1 Thessalonians 4:16 nasb — For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet of God…

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"For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first."

— 1 Thessalonians 4:16, NASB

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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:”
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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; ”
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WEB
“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,”
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“For the Lord himself will come down from heaven with a shout of command, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first.”
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“Then we who are alive, who are left, shall be taken up together with them in the clouds to meet Christ, into the air: and so shall we be always with the Lord.”
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“Because the Lord himself will come down from heaven with a word of authority, with the voice of the chief angel, with the sound of a horn: and the dead in Christ will come to life first;”
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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:”
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1 Thessalonians 4 — Context

But we do not want you to be uninformed, brethren, about those who are asleep, so that you will not grieve as do the rest who have no hope.

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

For this we say to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive and remain until the coming of the Lord, will not precede those who have fallen asleep.

For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first.

Then we who are alive and remain will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we shall always be with the Lord.

Therefore comfort one another with these words.

1 Thessalonians 4:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Thessalonians 4:16 say?

1 Thessalonians 4:16 in the NASB reads: “For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first.”

Where is 1 Thessalonians 4:16 in the Bible?

1 Thessalonians 4:16 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Thessalonians, chapter 4, verse 16.

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 4:16.

What translation should I read 1 Thessalonians 4:16 in?

1 Thessalonians 4:16 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 4:16?

1 Thessalonians 4:16 reads (NASB): “For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first.” 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.

1 Thessalonians 4:16 nasb — For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet of God…

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