1 Thessalonians 4

American Standard-ASV1901 (ASV)

13 Ref But we would not have you ignorant, brethren, concerning them that fall asleep; that ye sorrow not, even as the rest, who have no hope.

14 Ref For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also that are fallen asleep in Jesus will God bring with him.

15 Ref For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we that are alive, that are left unto the coming of the Lord, shall in no wise precede them that are fallen asleep.

King James Version (KJV)

13 Ref But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.

14 Ref For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.

15 Ref 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.

World English Bible (WEB)

13 Ref 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.

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

15 Ref 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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