^{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.

^{13 Ref} And I do not wish you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, that ye may not sorrow, as also the rest who have not hope,

^{14 Ref} for if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, so also God those asleep through Jesus he will bring with him,

^{15 Ref} for this to you we say in the word of the Lord, that we who are living -- who do remain over to the presence of the Lord -- may not precede those asleep,