1 Thessalonians 4:18 kjva — Wherefore comfort one another with these words.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Wherefore comfort one another with these words. "

— 1 Thessalonians 4:18, King James Version with Apocrypha

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1 Thessalonians 4 — Context

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For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are 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:

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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.

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Wherefore comfort one another with these words.

1 Thessalonians 4:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Thessalonians 4:18 say?
1 Thessalonians 4:18 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Wherefore comfort one another with these words. ”
Where is 1 Thessalonians 4:18 in the Bible?
1 Thessalonians 4:18 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Thessalonians, chapter 4, verse 18.
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 4:18.
What translation should I read 1 Thessalonians 4:18 in?
1 Thessalonians 4:18 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 4:18?
1 Thessalonians 4:18 reads (KJVA): “Wherefore comfort 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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