1Th 5:1 | JFB | STEP | . The Suddenness of Christ's Coming a Motive for Watchfulness; Various Precepts: Prayer for Their Being Found Blameless, Body, Soul, and Spirit, at Christ's Coming: Conclusion. 1. times-- the general and indefinite term for chronological periods. seasons-- the opportune times ( ; ). Time denotes quantity; season, quality. Seasons are parts of times. ye have no need-- those who watch do not need to be told when the hour will come, for they are always ready [Bengel]. cometh-- present: expressing its speedy and awful certainty.

‏ 1 Thessalonians 5:1

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1Th 5:1-28. The Suddenness of Christ's Coming a Motive for Watchfulness; Various Precepts: Prayer for Their Being Found Blameless, Body, Soul, and Spirit, at Christ's Coming: Conclusion.

1. times--the general and indefinite term for chronological periods.

seasons--the opportune times (Da 7:12; Ac 1:7). Time denotes quantity; season, quality. Seasons are parts of times.

ye have no need--those who watch do not need to be told when the hour will come, for they are always ready [Bengel].

cometh--present: expressing its speedy and awful certainty.