1 Thessalonians 5

“But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you.” The line’s distinctive content terms include brethren, need, seasons. Its relationship to verses 2 shows what work it does in this passage.

“For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.” This line supplies a reason, result, or conclusion. It should stay attached to the claim or action that gives it meaning.

“For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with…” This line supplies a reason, result, or conclusion. It should stay attached to the claim or action that gives it meaning.

“But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief.” The line’s distinctive content terms include brethren, darkness, overtake. Its relationship to verses 3 and 5 shows what work it does in this passage.

“Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness.” The line’s distinctive content terms include children, darkness, light. Its relationship to verses 4 and 6 shows what work it does in this passage.

“Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober.” This line supplies a reason, result, or conclusion. It should stay attached to the claim or action that gives it meaning.

“For they that sleep sleep in the night; and they that be drunken are drunken in the night.” This line supplies a reason, result, or conclusion. It should stay attached to the claim or action that gives it meaning.

“But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of…” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ,” This line supplies a reason, result, or conclusion. It should stay attached to the claim or action that gives it meaning.

“Who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him.” The line’s distinctive content terms include died, live, sleep. Its relationship to verses 9 and 11 shows what work it does in this passage.

“Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do.” This line supplies a reason, result, or conclusion. It should stay attached to the claim or action that gives it meaning.

“And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;” The verse names Lord rather than leaving the action without a source. Watch whether the next line continues, answers, or contrasts that action.

“And to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. And be at peace among yourselves.” The line’s distinctive content terms include esteem, highly, love. Its relationship to verses 12 and 14 shows what work it does in this passage.

“Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward…” The line’s distinctive content terms include brethren, comfort, exhort. Its relationship to verses 13 shows what work it does in this passage.

“See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all…” Naming See keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“Rejoice evermore.” Naming Rejoice keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“Pray without ceasing.” Naming Pray keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” Naming Christ keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“Quench not the Spirit.” Naming Quench keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“Despise not prophesyings.” Naming Despise keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.” Naming Prove keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“Abstain from all appearance of evil.” Naming Abstain keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved…” Naming Christ keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it.” Naming Faithful keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“Brethren, pray for us.” Naming Brethren keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“Greet all the brethren with an holy kiss.” Naming Greet keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“I charge you by the Lord that this epistle be read unto all the holy brethren.” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.” Naming Amen and Christ keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.