1 Thessalonians 5:2 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

You already know this perfectly well — the day when Jesus returns will come completely out of nowhere, like a thief breaking in while you're fast asleep.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Jesus is coming back, but nobody knows when — it'll catch everyone totally off guard.

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