1 Thessalonians 4:16

1 Thessalonians 4:17-1964 bbe — Then we who are still living will be taken up together with them into the clouds to see the Lord in the air: and so wil…

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Then we who are still living will be taken up together with them into the clouds to see the Lord in the air: and so will we be for ever with the Lord.

So then, give comfort to one another with these words.

— 1 Thessalonians 4:17-1964, Bible in Basic English

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KJV
“Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. Wherefore comfort one another with these words. ”
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ASV
“then we that are alive, that are left, shall together with them be caught up in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. Wherefore comfort one another with these words. ”
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WEB
“then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air. So we will be with the Lord forever. Therefore comfort one another with these words.”
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NET
“Then we who are alive, who are left, will be suddenly caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will always be with the Lord. Therefore encourage one another with these words.”
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DRB
“Wherefore, comfort ye one another with these words. ”
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KJVA
“Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. Wherefore comfort one another with these words. ”
King James Version with Apocrypha · Read this chapter in KJVA

1 Thessalonians 4 — Context

For if we have faith that Jesus underwent death and came back again, even so those who are sleeping will come again with him by God's power.

For this we say to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are still living at the coming of the Lord, will not go before those who are sleeping.

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;

Then we who are still living will be taken up together with them into the clouds to see the Lord in the air: and so will we be for ever with the Lord.

So then, give comfort to one another with these words.

1 Thessalonians 4:17-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Thessalonians 4:17-1964 say?

1 Thessalonians 4:17-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Then we who are still living will be taken up together with them into the clouds to see the Lord in the air: and so will we be for ever with the Lord. So then, give comfort to one another with these words.”

Where is 1 Thessalonians 4:17-1964 in the Bible?

1 Thessalonians 4:17-1964 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Thessalonians, chapter 4, verses 17–1964.

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 4:17-1964.

What translation should I read 1 Thessalonians 4:17-1964 in?

1 Thessalonians 4:17-1964 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 4:17-1964?

1 Thessalonians 4:17-1964 reads (BBE): “Then we who are still living will be taken up together with them into the clouds to see the Lord in the air: and so will we be for ever with the Lord. So then, give comfort to one another with these words.” 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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