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1 Thessalonians 4:15

1 Thessalonians chapter 4 · verse 15 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we that are alive, that are left unto the coming of the Lord, shall in no wise precede them that are fallen asleep.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we that are alive, that are left unto the coming of the Lord, shall in no wise precede them that are fallen asleep.

Context

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.

v.15This passage

v.16For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven, with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first;

Cross references

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

  • 2 Corinthians 4:14

    knowing that he that raised up the Lord Jesus shall raise up us also with Jesus, and shall present us with you.

  • 1 Thessalonians 2:19

    For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of glorying? Are not even ye, before our Lord Jesus at his coming?

  • 1 Corinthians 15:51

    Behold, I tell you a mystery: We all shall not sleep, but we shall all be changed,