1 Thessalonians 5:8

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and the helmet of our hope of salvation.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
But let us, since we belong to the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and, for a helmet, the hope of salvation.
World English Bible (WEB)
But{G1161} let{G3525} us{G2249}, who are{G5607}{(G5752)} of the day{G2250}, be sober{G3525}{(G5725)}, putting on{G1746}{(G5671)} the breastplate{G2382} of faith{G4102} and{G2532} love{G26}; and{G2532} for an helmet{G4030}, the hope{G1680} of salvation{G4991}.
Strong's King James
(8) Now we are of day, so be self-controlled by putting on the breastplate of believing faith and true love and the helmet which is the hope of salvation.
The F.O.G*
[8] But since we belong to the day, let's stay clear-headed, wearing faith and love like a bulletproof vest protecting our hearts, and the hope of salvation like a helmet guarding our minds against despair.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
and we, being of the day—let us be sober, putting on a breastplate of faith and love, and an helmet—a hope of salvation,
Young's Literal Translation

Commentary: What is the Meaning of this Verse?

sendagiftfinal

This website has over 35,000 Biblical resources and is made possible through the generosity of supporters like you. If you’ve been blessed by these resources, please consider sending a gift today.

Bible Themes
Share your love
Jean Paul Joseph
Jean Paul Joseph

After a dramatic early morning encounter with King Jesus, I just couldn’t put my Bible down. The F.O.G took a hold of me and this website was born. Learn more about the F.O.G.

Related Posts

Add your first comment to this post

Could The Words in Your Bible be Hiding a Beautiful Mystery?

Discover 7 ancient words that still pulse with life-changing power. Take your first steps into the F.O.G, where heavenly mysteries intertwine with divine love.

What is the F.O.G?

יהוה (Yahweh's) words are pure words,
As silver smelted in a crucible on the land, Refined seven times.

Psalm 12:6 F.O.G
Encounter Him Send a Gift Scroll Top