1 Thessalonians 4:13

1 Thessalonians chapter 4 · verse 13 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

But we would not have you ignorant, brethren, concerning them that fall asleep; that ye sorrow not, even as the rest, who have no hope.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

But we would not have you ignorant, brethren, concerning them that fall asleep; that ye sorrow not, even as the rest, who have no hope.

Context

v.12that ye may walk becomingly toward them that are without, and may have need of nothing.

v.13This passage

v.14For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also that are fallen asleep in Jesus will God bring with him.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 2 Samuel 12:19

    But when David saw that his servants were whispering together, David perceived that the child was dead; and David said unto his servants, Is the child dead? And they said, He is dead.

  • Matthew 27:52

    and the tombs were opened; and many bodies of the saints that had fallen asleep were raised;

  • Acts 7:60

    And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. And when he had said this, he fell asleep.

  • Job 19:25

    But as for me I know that my Redeemer liveth, And at last he will stand up upon the earth:

  • 1 Kings 2:10

    And David slept with his fathers, and was buried in the city of David.

  • Ezekiel 37:11

    Then he said unto me, Son of man, these bones are the whole house of Israel: behold, they say, Our bones are dried up, and our hope is lost; we are clean cut off.