1 Thessalonians 4:14

For if we believe that Jesus died and arose, so also those who became asleep through Jesus, God will bring with him.

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In The King James Version

For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.

In Context

13But we do not want you to be ignorant, brothers, about those who are asleep, so that ye may not grieve, as also the others who have no hope.

15For this we say to you in the word of Lord, that we who are alive, who remain for the coming of the Lord, will no, not precede those who became asleep.

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Cross References

Genesis 49:19Gad, a troop shall press upon him, but he shall press upon their heel.

Zechariah 14:15And so shall be the plague of the horse, of the mule, of the camel, and of the donkey, and of all the beasts that shall be in those camps, as that plague.

Romans 8:11But if the Spirit of him who raised up Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised up the Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit that dwells in you.

2 Corinthians 4:13And having the same spirit of faith, according to that which is written, I believed, therefore I spoke, we also believe, and therefore we speak,

1 Thessalonians 3:13in order to establish your hearts unblameable in holiness before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his sanctified.

1 Thessalonians 4:17then we who are alive, who remain, will be caught up simultaneously with them in clouds to the Lord's gathering in the air. And so we will always be with Lord.

Matthew Henry on 1 Thessalonians 4:14-18

State of Departed Saints. ( a. d. 51.) 13 But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. 14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. 15 For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep. 16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout,… Read the whole commentary →

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