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A New Identity in Christ
Commentators explain that being "sons of light" is more than a metaphor; it's a statement of a believer's new identity. This Hebrew expression signifies a deep, vital connection to God's truth and holiness. Scholars note this means being spiritually enlightened to understand the gospel and having a nature that has a natural "kinship" with light, making darkness feel alien.
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1 Thessalonians
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Thessalonians 5:5
18th Century
Theologian
You are all the children of light. This refers to all who are Christians. The phrase "children of light" is a Hebraism, meaning t…
AT Robertson
On 1 Thessalonians 5:5
Sons of light (υιο φωτος),
sons of day (υιο ημερας). Chiefly a translation Hebraism (Deissmann, Bible S…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Thessalonians 5:5
19th Century
Bishop
You are all.—St. Paul recognizes no exceptions, no inner distinctions, among the members of the Church: all stand alike so far as …
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Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Thessalonians 5:5–6
19th Century
Preacher
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 oth…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Thessalonians 5:5
Paul’s assertion that they are “all sons of the light and sons of the day” rules out living in darkness. “A ll” brings reassurance that none is exc…
John Gill
On 1 Thessalonians 5:5
17th Century
Pastor
You are all children of light
Or enlightened persons, whose understandings were enlightened by the spirit of God, to…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Thessalonians 5:1–5
17th Century
Minister
It is needless or useless to ask about the particular time of Christ's coming. Christ did not reveal this to the apostles. There are times and seas…