1 Thessalonians 4:15
For this we say unto you by the word (o. logos) of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep.
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1 Kings 13:9For so was it charged me by the word of the LORD, saying, Eat no bread, nor drink water, nor return by the same way that you came.
1 Kings 13:22But came back, and have eaten bread and drunk water in the place, of the which the Lord did say to you, Eat no bread, and drink no water; your carcass shall not come unto the tomb of your fathers.
1 Kings 22:14And Micaiah said, As the LORD lives, what the LORD says unto me, that will I speak.
Psalms 88:13But unto you have I cried, O LORD; and in the morning shall my prayer prevent you.
Matthew 17:25He says, Yes. And when he was come into the house, Jesus prevented him, saying, What think you, Simon? of whom do the kings of the earth take custom or tribute? of their own children, or of strangers?
2 Corinthians 4:14Knowing that he which raised up the Lord Jesus shall raise up us also by Jesus, and shall present us with you.
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 →