1 Thessalonians 5:8-9

The Day of the Lord

⁸ But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, _h having put on the breastplate of _i faith and love, and for a helmet the hope of salvation. ⁹ For God has not destined us for _j wrath, but _k to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ,

1. Cross References
   Isaiah 59:17
   He put on righteousness as a breastplate, and a helmet of salvation on his head; he put on garments of vengeance for clothing, and wrapped himself in zeal as a cloak.
   Ephesians 6:14
   Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness.
   Ephesians 6:17
   And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
   
2. Cross References
   Ephesians 6:23
   Peace be to the brothers, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
   
3. Cross References
   1 Thessalonians 1:10
   And to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, Jesus who delivers us from the wrath to come.
   
4. Cross References
   2 Thessalonians 2:13 - 14
   But we ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers beloved by the Lord, because God chose you as the firstfruits to be saved, through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth.
   Hebrews 10:39
   But we are not of those who shrink back and are destroyed, but of those who have faith and preserve their souls.