1Th 5:6 | RWP | e4.org | So then ( αρα ουν ). Two inferential particles, accordingly therefore, as in and only in Paul in N.T. Let us not sleep ( μη καθευδωμεν ). Present active subjunctive (volitive), let us not go on sleeping. Let us watch ( γρηγορωμεν ). Present active subj. (volitive) again, let us keep awake (late verb γρηγορεω from perfect εγρηγορα ). Be sober ( νηφωμεν ). Present active subjunctive (volitive). Old verb not to be drunk. In N.T. only in figurative sense, to be calm, sober-minded. Also in verse with the metaphor of drunkenness in contrast.

‏ 1 Thessalonians 5:6

So then ( αρα ουν ). Two inferential particles, accordingly therefore, as in 2Th 2:15 and only in Paul in N.T.

Let us not sleep ( μη καθευδωμεν ). Present active subjunctive (volitive), let us not go on sleeping.

Let us watch ( γρηγορωμεν ). Present active subj. (volitive) again, let us keep awake (late verb γρηγορεω from perfect εγρηγορα ).

Be sober ( νηφωμεν ). Present active subjunctive (volitive). Old verb not to be drunk. In N.T. only in figurative sense, to be calm, sober-minded. Also in verse 8 with the metaphor of drunkenness in contrast.