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1 Thessalonians · Chapter 5 · Faith

1 Thessalonians 5:24 — Bible Verse Meaning & Context

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Both translations, side by side

WEB · World English Bible

"He who calls you is faithful, who will also do it."

KJV · King James Version

"Faithful4103 is he that calleth2564 you5209, who3739 also2532 will do4160 it."

How the translations differ: The WEB is a modern public-domain revision of the 1901 ASV; the KJV dates to 1611. The KJV uses that, calleth, while the WEB renders these as calls. Both translate the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text — the differences are stylistic, not theological.

In context

1 Thessalonians 5:24 in 1 Thessalonians 5

A Bible verse rarely stands alone. Here is 1 Thessalonians 5:24 read with the verses immediately before and after — the surrounding flow of 1 Thessalonians 5. Read the full chapter →

  1. v.22 Abstain from every form of evil.
  2. v.23 May the God of peace himself sanctify you completely. May your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
  3. v.24 He who calls you is faithful, who will also do it.
  4. v.25 Brothers, pray for us.
  5. v.26 Greet all the brothers with a holy kiss.

Book background

About the Book of 1 Thessalonians

Testament
New Testament
Genre
Pauline epistle
Author
Paul
Date written
c. 51 AD
Audience
The young church at Thessalonica
Chapters
5

1 Thessalonians comforts a young persecuted church with the certainty of Christ's return — that the Lord will descend with a shout, the dead in Christ will rise first, and believers will be caught up "to meet the Lord in the air" (4:16-17). It also urges practical holiness and quiet, hardworking lives.

Setting: One of Paul's earliest letters — within months of planting the church.

Key themes: hope · second coming · sanctification · love · work

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Memorisation aid

How to memorise 1 Thessalonians 5:24

1 Thessalonians 5:24 contains 11 words in 2 clauses. Learn one clause at a time, then chain them. The first-letter mnemonic (FLM) under each clause is a memory hook — once you can speak the FLM from memory, the full clause follows.

  1. 1

    He who calls you is faithful

    HWCYIF

  2. 2

    who will also do it.

    WWADI

Frequently asked

FAQ about 1 Thessalonians 5:24

What does 1 Thessalonians 5:24 say?

1 Thessalonians 5:24 reads: "He who calls you is faithful, who will also do it." — from the New Testament, 1 Thessalonians (Pauline epistle). The full verse is shown above with both the World English Bible (WEB) and King James Version (KJV) translations side by side.

What book of the Bible is 1 Thessalonians 5:24 in?

1 Thessalonians 5:24 is in the book of 1 Thessalonians, traditionally attributed to Paul and written around c. 51 AD. 1 Thessalonians is pauline epistle in the New Testament, originally addressed to The young church at Thessalonica. Best known for the rapture passage (4:16-17) and the second coming.

What is 1 Thessalonians 5:24 about?

1 Thessalonians 5:24 is primarily a Bible verse about Faith. Within 1 Thessalonians, 1 Thessalonians comforts a young persecuted church with the certainty of Christ's return — that the Lord will descend with a shout, the dead in Christ will rise first, and believers will be caught up "to meet the Lord in the air" (4:16-17). Read the full passage above with surrounding context.

What is the difference between 1 Thessalonians 5:24 in WEB and KJV?

1 Thessalonians 5:24 in the World English Bible (WEB) reads: "He who calls you is faithful, who will also do it.". The King James Version (KJV) reads: "Faithful4103 is he that calleth2564 you5209, who3739 also2532 will do4160 it.". The WEB is a modern public-domain translation that updates the KJV's 1611 English while keeping a similar formal-equivalence style. Both render the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text.

How long is 1 Thessalonians 5:24?

1 Thessalonians 5:24 is 11 words in the WEB translation (50 characters), broken into 2 clauses. It is short and well-suited to memorisation. Estimated reading time is about 3 seconds.

How can I memorise 1 Thessalonians 5:24?

To memorise 1 Thessalonians 5:24, split it into its 2 natural clauses and learn one at a time. Repeat the full verse out loud five times, then write it from memory. Saving the verse as a photo wallpaper using our verse image studio helps daily review — the visual association with a memorable background dramatically improves recall.

Why does 1 Thessalonians 5:24 matter in 1 Thessalonians?

1 Thessalonians comforts a young persecuted church with the certainty of Christ's return — that the Lord will descend with a shout, the dead in Christ will rise first, and believers will be caught up "to meet the Lord in the air" (4:16-17). It also urges practical holiness and quiet, hardworking lives. 1 Thessalonians 5:24 sits within this larger story — 1 Thessalonians as a whole emphasises hope, second coming, sanctification.

How can I apply 1 Thessalonians 5:24 today?

Many readers use 1 Thessalonians 5:24 as a daily reminder verse — saving it as a phone wallpaper, sharing it on Pinterest, or memorising it for prayer. The verse studio on this page lets you download 1 Thessalonians 5:24 on 52 different backgrounds for free. Pair the verse with the surrounding chapter context shown above to understand its full meaning before applying it.

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