1 Thessalonians 5

Which worship songs are based on 1 Thessalonians 5?

Hear That Knock — John Pape (2023) 1 Thessalonians 5:1-2
The description of the Lord’s return as unexpectedly arriving during the night directly uses Paul’s language about the Day of the Lord.
SO BE IT (feat. Tiffany Hudson & Chris Brown) - Live — Elevation Worship (2026) 1 Thessalonians 5:2
The closing expectation joins the sudden nighttime return of Christ with Revelation's bridal imagery and its concluding appeal for Jesus to come.
All the Way — Bryson Gray (2023) 1 Thessalonians 5:2
Christ’s impending return is described through Paul’s image of the day of the Lord arriving unexpectedly like a nighttime thief.
White Knuckled — Cory Asbury (2023) 1 Thessalonians 5:2
The song adapts Paul's image of the Day of the Lord arriving unexpectedly like a nighttime thief, applying it instead to time slipping away unnoticed. The surrounding emphasis on urgency and limited time reinforces the allusion.
Ready — Ernie Haase & Signature Sound (2021) 1 Thessalonians 5:2
The song uses Paul's distinctive image of the Lord's day arriving unexpectedly as a nighttime thief, applying it directly to readiness for Christ's return.
Así Será (Si Él Lo Dijo) — Elevation Español (2026) 1 Thessalonians 5:2
The outro uses Paul’s distinctive image of the Lord’s day arriving with the unexpectedness of a nighttime thief and applies it to Jesus’ return.
War of Change - Reignited — Thousand Foot Krutch & Adelitas Way (2024) 1 Thessalonians 5:2-6
The image of an event arriving like a nighttime thief without warning, followed by an emphasis on readiness, closely follows Paul’s description of the day of the Lord and his call to remain alert.
I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day — Chris Renzema (2025) 1 Thessalonians 5:9-10
The lyrics include the assertion that 'God is not dead, nor doth He sleep,' which echoes the sentiment found in 1 Thessalonians about God's active presence and the assurance of His care.
New Gen — AWAKE84 (2024) 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
The second verse reproduces Paul’s consecutive instructions to maintain joy, continual prayer, and thanksgiving.
AMEN — Forrest Frank (2025) 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
The song's repeated affirmation of God's goodness and the call to respond with 'Amen' aligns closely with the exhortation in 1 Thessalonians to rejoice always, pray continually, and give thanks in all circumstances.
Woman Of Me — Kyndal (2026) 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
The song expresses themes of gratitude and prayer, resonating with the exhortation to give thanks in all circumstances as mentioned in 1 Thessalonians.
MEMORIES — Aaron Cole & Zacardi Cortez (2025) 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
The song emphasizes a spirit of thankfulness and counting blessings, resonating with the call in 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 to give thanks in all circumstances.
You Can't Tell Me That Ain't God — 11th Hour (2024) 1 Thessalonians 5:17
The description of continual prayer closely reproduces Paul’s concise instruction to maintain an unceasing life of prayer.
Eu Vou Orar - Ao Vivo — Nair Nany (2025) 1 Thessalonians 5:17
The repeated command to continue praying without stopping closely paraphrases Paul’s concise instruction to maintain unceasing prayer.
Thankful — Forrest Frank (2025) 1 Thessalonians 5:18
The song's repeated expression of gratitude aligns closely with the biblical instruction to give thanks in all circumstances, as found in 1 Thessalonians 5:18.
Play Me When You're In Love — Hollyn & Weathrman (2026) 1 Thessalonians 5:18
The song expresses gratitude for a partner, reflecting the sentiment of giving thanks in all circumstances, as encouraged in 1 Thessalonians 5:18.

1 Thessalonians 5 (King James Version)

¹ But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you.

² For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.

³ For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.

⁴ But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief.

⁵ Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness.

⁶ Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober.

⁷ For they that sleep sleep in the night; and they that be drunken are drunken in the night.

⁸ 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 salvation.

⁹ For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ,

¹⁰ Who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him.

¹¹ Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do.

¹² And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;

¹³ And to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. And be at peace among yourselves.

¹⁴ Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.

¹⁵ See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.

¹⁶ Rejoice evermore.

¹⁷ Pray without ceasing.

¹⁸ In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

¹⁹ Quench not the Spirit.

²⁰ Despise not prophesyings.

²¹ Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.

²² Abstain from all appearance of evil.

²³ And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

²⁴ Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it.

²⁵ Brethren, pray for us.

²⁶ Greet all the brethren with an holy kiss.

²⁷ I charge you by the Lord that this epistle be read unto all the holy brethren.

²⁸ The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.