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1 Thessalonians 4

1 Thessalonians 4:18

The Return of the Lord · 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18
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Translations

Modern
Therefore encourage one another with these words.
Traditional
Wherefore comfort one another with these words.
Literal
Therefore encourage one another in these words.
Latin
Itaque consolamini invicem in verbis istis.

Original

Greek
English
Therefore encourage one another with these words.

Notes

1 Thessalonians 4:18

Paul teaches about the end of history to help Christians support each other when encountering death. He does not encourage guessing about the end of time.

1 Thessalonians 4:9–5:11

Paul answers questions from the Thessalonians (see 1 Corinthians 7:1), questions about:

1 Thessalonians 4:1–5:22

The second part of the letter discusses Timothy's news about the church and the questions the Christians had for Paul.

Paul addresses:

  • the problem of sexual immorality (4:3–8) before responding to the Thessalonians’ questions about love for other Christians (4:9–12),

  • the fate of Christians who have died (4:13–18), and

  • the timing of "the Day of the Lord" (5:1–11).

Paul offers advice on topics such as leadership and community relations, the relationship with the Lord, and prophecy (5:12–22).

Glossary

Exhortation First Letter to the Thessalonians Parousia Paul the Apostle Resurrection

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Consolation In Being Sick Bereavement: Resignation In Communion of Saints Communion of Saints in Mutual Comfort and Edification Consolation Under Affliction: Saints should Administer to Each Other Duty Toward The Afflicted: To Comfort Them Encouraging Others Fellowship of the Righteous Immortality: General Scriptures Concerning Marking your Body The Death of Saints: Survivors Consoled For