1 Thessalonians 4:13
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Thessalonians 4:13 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Thessalonians 4:13 is a verse from the book of 1 Thessalonians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Thessalonians 4:13 — KJV
“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.”
— 1 Thessalonians 4:13 (KJV)
1 Thessalonians 4:13 in Context — About the Book of 1 Thessalonians
1 Thessalonians is among Paul's earliest letters, written to brand-new believers facing persecution — full of encouragement, hope in Christ's return, and comfort for those grieving the dead in Christ. Its closing commands form the shortest discipleship plan ever: rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in everything.
Cross-References for 1 Thessalonians 4:13
“Now I would not have you ignorant, brethren, that oftentimes I purposed to come unto you, (but was let hitherto,) that I might have some fruit among you also, even as among other Gentiles. among: or, in”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 4:13: would, ignorant, brethren
“Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 4:13: would, ignorant, brethren
“For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we despaired even of life:”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 4:13: would, ignorant, brethren
“And he said, They were my brethren, even the sons of my mother: as the LORD liveth, if ye had saved them alive, I would not slay you.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 4:13: would, brethren, even
“They have seen vanity and lying divination, saying, The LORD saith: and the LORD hath not sent them: and they have made others to hope that they would confirm the word.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 4:13: would, others, hope
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