Parallel Verses King James Version 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. Darby Bible Translation (For this we say to you in the word of the Lord, that we, the living, who remain to the coming of the Lord, are in no way to anticipate those who have fallen asleep; World English Bible For this we tell you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive, who are left to the coming of the Lord, will in no way precede those who have fallen asleep. Young's Literal Translation for this to you we say in the word of the Lord, that we who are living -- who do remain over to the presence of the Lord -- may not precede those asleep, 1 Thessalonians 4:15 Parallel Commentary King James Translators' Notesprevent: or, come before, or, anticipate, or, precede {13} For this we say unto you by the {f} word of the Lord, that {g} we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep. (13) The manner of the resurrection will be in this way: the bodies of the dead will be as it were raised out of sleep at the sound of the trumpet of God. Christ himself will descend from heaven. The saints (for he is referring to them) who will then be found alive, together with the dead who will rise, will be taken up into the clouds to meet the Lord, and will be in perpetual glory with him. (f) In the name of the Lord, as though he himself spoke to you. (g) He speaks of these things, as though he should be one of those whom the Lord will find alive at his coming, because the time of his coming is uncertain: and therefore every one of us ought to be in such a readiness, as if the Lord were coming at any moment. 1 Thessalonians 4:15 Parallel Commentaries Library April the Tenth Resurrection-Light"If we believe that Jesus died and rose again...." --1 THESSALONIANS iv. 13-18. That is the eastern light which fills the valley of time with wonderful beams of glory. It is the great dawn in which we find the promise of our own day. Everything wears a new face in the light of our Lord's resurrection. I once watched the dawn on the East Coast of England. Before there was a grey streak in the sky everything was held in grimmest gloom. The toil of the two fishing-boats seemed very sombre. The sleeping … John Henry Jowett—My Daily Meditation for the Circling Year Chrysostom -- Excessive Grief at the Death of Friends The Relation of the Will of God to Sanctification The Bible The Education of the World. Transformed by Grace Letter cxix. To Minervius and Alexander. Sanctification The Beginning of the New Testament A Prophet of Peace Cross References 1 Kings 13:17 For it was said to me by the word of the LORD, Thou shalt eat no bread nor drink water there, nor turn again to go by the way that thou camest. 1 Kings 20:35 And a certain man of the sons of the prophets said unto his neighbour in the word of the LORD, Smite me, I pray thee. And the man refused to smite him. 1 Corinthians 15:18 Then they also which are fallen asleep in Christ are perished. 1 Corinthians 15:52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. 2 Corinthians 12:1 It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord. Galatians 1:12 For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ. 1 Thessalonians 2:19 For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming? Jump to Previous Alive Anticipate Asleep Authority Continue Declare Earth Fallen Lord's Passed Prevent Previously Sleeping Way Wise WordJump to Next Alive Anticipate Asleep Authority Continue Declare Earth Fallen Lord's Passed Prevent Previously Sleeping Way Wise WordLinks 1 Thessalonians 4:15 NIV1 Thessalonians 4:15 NLT 1 Thessalonians 4:15 ESV 1 Thessalonians 4:15 NASB 1 Thessalonians 4:15 KJV 1 Thessalonians 4:15 Bible Apps 1 Thessalonians 4:15 Biblia Paralela 1 Thessalonians 4:15 Chinese Bible 1 Thessalonians 4:15 French Bible 1 Thessalonians 4:15 German Bible 1 Thessalonians 4:15 Commentaries Bible Hub |