1 Thessalonians 4:12-14

Worldwide English (New Testament)

¹² Then people who do not belong to the church will respect you. And you will not need help from anyone. here is something I want you to know about those who have died. You should not cry for them like people cry who have no hope.

¹³ We believe that Jesus died and rose again. And because of what Jesus did, God will bring back with him those who have died.

¹⁴ We tell you what the Lord said. We who are still alive when the Lord comes, will not go ahead of those who have died.