1 Thessalonians 5:4
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But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief.But you, brothers, are not in the darkness so that this day should overtake you like a thief.
In other translations
But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief.But you, brothers, are not in the darkness so that this day should overtake you like a thief.
Greek words
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