1 Thessalonians 4:17 cpdv — Next, we who are alive, who are remaining, shall be taken up quickly together with them into the clouds to meet Christ…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Next, we who are alive, who are remaining, shall be taken up quickly together with them into the clouds to meet Christ in the air. And in this way, we shall be with the Lord always. "

— 1 Thessalonians 4:17, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Thessalonians 4 — Context

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For if we believe that Jesus has died and risen again, so also will God bring back with Jesus those who sleep in him.

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For we say this to you, in the Word of the Lord: that we who are alive, who remain until the return of the Lord, will not precede those who have fallen asleep.

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For the Lord himself, with a command and with the voice of an Archangel and with a trumpet of God, shall descend from heaven. And the dead, who are in Christ, shall rise up first.

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Next, we who are alive, who are remaining, shall be taken up quickly together with them into the clouds to meet Christ in the air. And in this way, we shall be with the Lord always.

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Therefore, console one another with these words.

1 Thessalonians 4:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Thessalonians 4:17 say?
1 Thessalonians 4:17 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Next, we who are alive, who are remaining, shall be taken up quickly together with them into the clouds to meet Christ in the air. And in this way, we shall be with the Lord always. ”
Where is 1 Thessalonians 4:17 in the Bible?
1 Thessalonians 4:17 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Thessalonians, chapter 4, verse 17.
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.
What translation should I read 1 Thessalonians 4:17 in?
1 Thessalonians 4:17 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?
1 Thessalonians 4:17 reads (CPDV): “Next, we who are alive, who are remaining, shall be taken up quickly together with them into the clouds to meet Christ in the air. And in this way, we shall be with the Lord always. ” 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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