Charles Spurgeon Commentary 1 Thessalonians 5:5-6

"for ye are all sons of light, and sons of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness; so then let us not sleep, as do the rest, but let us watch and be sober." — 1 Thessalonians 5:5-6 (ASV)

You are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness. Therefore let us not sleep, as do others;

If we were children of the night, sleep is a proper occupation for the night; but as we are the children of the day, let us not sleep as others.

You are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness. Therefore let us not sleep, as do others;

Night is the time for sleep, and we sleep best in the darkness; but if we have come into the daylight, if the Sun of Righteousness has risen upon us, let us be wakeful, let us be watchful. When the sun is shining, it is not right that men should sleep: Therefore let us not sleep, as do others;

You are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness. Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober.

It is the proper and fitting season for it. That the children of darkness should slumber is no wonder. They are the children of a sleepy time. You are the children of the day; if you sleep, you will be acting contrary to your nature.