1 Thessalonians 4:13 asv — But we would not have you ignorant, brethren, concerning them that fall asleep; that ye sorrow not, even as the rest, w…

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"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. "

— 1 Thessalonians 4:13, American Standard Version

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1 Thessalonians 4 — Context

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for indeed ye do it toward all the brethren that are in all Macedonia. But we exhort you, brethren, that ye abound more and more;

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and that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your hands, even as we charged you;

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

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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.

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

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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.

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For 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;

1 Thessalonians 4:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Thessalonians 4:13 say?
1 Thessalonians 4:13 in the American Standard Version reads: “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. ”
Where is 1 Thessalonians 4:13 in the Bible?
1 Thessalonians 4:13 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Thessalonians, chapter 4, verse 13.
Who wrote 1 Thessalonians?
1 Thessalonians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 50–51.
What is the book of 1 Thessalonians about?
One of Paul's earliest letters — encouragement to a baby church doing well under persecution. He commends their faith, instructs them on sexual purity and brotherly love, and answers their questions about believers who have died before Christ's return.
What are the major themes of 1 Thessalonians?
1 Thessalonians explores themes including Hope of Christ's Return, Sanctification, Brotherly Love, Encouragement. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Thessalonians 4:13.
What translation should I read 1 Thessalonians 4:13 in?
1 Thessalonians 4:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Thessalonians 4:13?
1 Thessalonians 4:13 reads (ASV): “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. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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