1 Thessalonians 4:15
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Thessalonians 4:15 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Thessalonians 4:15 is a verse from the book of 1 Thessalonians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "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 n..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Thessalonians 4:15 — KJV
“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. prevent: or, come before, or, anticipate, or, precede”
— 1 Thessalonians 4:15 (KJV)
1 Thessalonians 4:15 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 4:15
“And, behold, the word of the LORD came unto him, saying, This shall not be thine heir; but he that shall come forth out of thine own bowels shall be thine heir.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 4:15: say, word, lord
“And the LORD said unto Moses, Rise up early in the morning, and stand before Pharaoh; lo, he cometh forth to the water; and say unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Let my people go, that they may serve me.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 4:15: say, lord, come
“And Moses spake unto Aaron, Say unto all the congregation of the children of Israel, Come near before the LORD: for he hath heard your murmurings.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 4:15: say, lord, come
“Then Moses said unto Aaron, This is it that the LORD spake, saying, I will be sanctified in them that come nigh me, and before all the people I will be glorified. And Aaron held his peace.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 4:15: say, lord, come
“But even a whole month, until it come out at your nostrils, and it be loathsome unto you: because that ye have despised the LORD which is among you, and have wept before him, saying, Why came we forth out of Egypt? whole...: Heb. month of days”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 4:15: say, lord, come
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