Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober.
Therefore let vs not ſleepe, as doe others: but let vs watch and be ſober.
ἄρα οὖν μὴ καθεύδωμεν ὡς καὶ οἱ λοιποί, ἀλλὰ γρηγορῶμεν καὶ νήφωμεν.
Ἄρα οὖν μὴ καθεύδωμεν ὡς καὶ οἱ λοιποὶ, ἀλλὰ γρηγορῶμεν καὶ νήφωμεν·
ἀλλά , conjunction, alla — otherwise, on the other hand, but (value 62)
G235,
ἀλλά allá, al-lah'; neuter plural of G243; properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations):—and, but (even), howbeit, indeed, nay, nevertheless, no, notwithstanding, save, therefore, yea, yet.but
nevertheless, notwithstanding
an objection
an exception
a restriction
nay, rather, yea, moreover
forms a transition to the cardinal matter
Used in 601 Verses, 27 Books 635 Occurrence Count
ἄρα , particle, ara — therefore (an illative particle) (value 102)
G686,
ἄρα ára, ar'-ah; probably from G142 (through the idea of drawing a conclusion); a particle denoting an inference more or less decisive (as follows):—haply, (what) manner (of man), no doubt, perhaps, so be, then, therefore, truly, wherefore. Often used in connection with other particles, especially G1065 or G3767 (after) or G1487 (before). Compare also G687.therefore, so then, wherefore
Used in 51 Verses, 12 Books 51 Occurrence Count
γρηγορεύω , verb, grēgoreō — to be awake, to watch (value 1489)
G1127,
γρηγορεύω grēgoreúō, gray-gor-yoo'-o; from G1453; to keep awake, i.e. watch (literally or figuratively):—be vigilant, wake, (be) watch(-ful).to watch
metaph. give strict attention to, be cautious, active
to take heed lest through remission and indolence some destructive calamity suddenly overtake one
Used in 23 Verses, 9 Books 23 Occurrence Count
καθεύδω , verb, katheudō — to sleep (value 1239)
G2518,
καθεύδω katheúdō, kath-yoo'-do; from G2596 and εὕδω heúdō (to sleep); to lie down to rest, i.e. (by implication) to fall asleep (literally or figuratively):—(be a-)sleep.to fall asleep, drop off to sleep
to sleep
to sleep normally
euphemistically, to be dead
metaph.
to yield to sloth and sin
to be indifferent to one's salvation
Used in 20 Verses, 5 Books 22 Occurrence Count
καί , conjunction, kai — and, even, also (value 31)
G2532,
καί kaí, kahee; apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:—and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.and, also, even, indeed, but
Used in 5227 Verses, 27 Books 9277 Occurrence Count
λοιποί , adjective, loipos — the rest, the remaining (value 270)
G3062,
†λοιποί loipoí, loy-poy'; masculine plural of a derivative of G3007; remaining ones:—other, which remain, remnant, residue, rest.remaining, the rest
the rest of any number or class under consideration
with a certain distinction and contrast, the rest, who are not of a specific class or number
the rest of the things that remain
Used in 41 Verses, 14 Books 41 Occurrence Count
μή , particle, mē — not, that...not, lest (used for qualified negation) (value 48)
G3361,
μή mḗ, may; a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas G3756 expresses an absolute denial); (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas G3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether:—any but (that), × forbear, + God forbid, + lack, lest, neither, never, no (X wise in), none, nor, (can-)not, nothing, that not, un(-taken), without. Often used in compounds in substantially the same relations. See also G3362, G3363, G3364, G3372, G3373, G3375, G3378.Used in 927 Verses, 27 Books 1053 Occurrence Count
νήφω , verb, nēphō — to be sober, to abstain from wine (value 1358)
G3525,
νήφω nḗphō, nay'-fo; of uncertain affinity; to abstain from wine (keep sober), i.e. (figuratively) be discreet:—be sober, watch.to be sober, to be calm and collected in spirit
to be temperate, dispassionate, circumspect
Used in 6 Verses, 3 Books 6 Occurrence Count
ὁ , article, ho — the (value 70)
G3588,
ὁ ho, ho; the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom):—the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than "the" counted
Used in 7051 Verses, 27 Books 20257 Occurrence Count
οὖν , particle, oun — therefore, then, (and) so (value 520)
G3767,
οὖν oûn, oon; apparently a primary word; (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly:—and (so, truly), but, now (then), so (likewise then), then, therefore, verily, wherefore.then, therefore, accordingly, consequently, these things being so
Used in 521 Verses, 24 Books 528 Occurrence Count
ὡς , adverb, hōs — as, like as, even as, when, since, as long as (value 1000)
G5613,
ὡς hōs, hoce; probably adverb of comparative from G3739; which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows):—about, after (that), (according) as (it had been, it were), as soon (as), even as (like), for, how (greatly), like (as, unto), since, so (that), that, to wit, unto, when(-soever), while, × with all speed.Used in 435 Verses, 26 Books 494 Occurrence Count
| 1 Thessalonians 5:6Modern KJV—Authorized Version |
| Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober. |
| Original Text (TR 1894)Stephanus 1550 (Total 6110) |
| ἄρα οὖν μὴ καθεύδωμεν ὡς καὶ οἱ λοιποί, ἀλλὰ γρηγορῶμεν καὶ νήφωμεν. |
| Verse #29628 (Ch. #1116) — 12 words, 55 lettersText Copied! |
| Data from Strong's Concordance |
| KJV |
Strong's # |
Greek |
Value |
| Therefore |
G3767oun |
οὖν |
520 |
| let us |
G2518katheudō |
καθεύδω |
1239 |
| not |
G3361mē |
μή |
48 |
| sleep, |
G2518katheudō |
καθεύδω |
1239 |
| as |
G5613hōs |
ὡς |
1000 |
| do others; |
G3062loipos |
λοιποί |
270 |
| but |
G235alla |
ἀλλά |
62 |
| let us watch |
G1127grēgoreō |
γρηγορεύω |
1489 |
| and |
G2532kai |
καί |
31 |
| be sober. |
G3525nēphō |
νήφω |
1358 |
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