1 Thessalonians 4:13 web — But we don't want you to be ignorant, brothers, concerning those who have fallen asleep, so that you don't grieve like…

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"But we don't want you to be ignorant, brothers, concerning those who have fallen asleep, so that you don't grieve like the rest, who have no hope."

— 1 Thessalonians 4:13, World English Bible

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1 Thessalonians 4 — Context

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

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and that you make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, even as we instructed you;

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that you may walk properly toward those who are outside, and may have need of nothing.

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But we don't want you to be ignorant, brothers, concerning those who have fallen asleep, so that you don't grieve like the rest, who have no hope.

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For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep in Jesus.

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For this we tell you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive, who are left to the coming of the Lord, will in no way precede those who have fallen asleep.

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For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with God's trumpet. The dead in Christ will 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 World English Bible reads: “But we don't want you to be ignorant, brothers, concerning those who have fallen asleep, so that you don't grieve like 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 (WEB): “But we don't want you to be ignorant, brothers, concerning those who have fallen asleep, so that you don't grieve like 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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