12 so that you may walk properly[a](A) in the presence of outsiders[b] and not be dependent on anyone.[c](B)

The Comfort of Christ’s Coming

13 We do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, concerning those who are asleep, so that you will not grieve like the rest, who have no hope.(C) 14 Since we believe that Jesus died and rose(D) again,(E) in the same way God will bring with Him those who have fallen asleep through[d] Jesus.(F)

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Thessalonians 4:12 Or may live respectably
  2. 1 Thessalonians 4:12 Non-Christians
  3. 1 Thessalonians 4:12 Or not need anything, or not be in need
  4. 1 Thessalonians 4:14 Or in

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