I Thessalonians 4:18
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Therefore encourage one another with these words.
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comfort one another--in your mourning for the dead (Th1 4:13). Next: 1 Thessalonians Chapter 5
Open source ↗In this chapter the apostle gives earnest exhortations to abound in holiness, with a caution against uncleanness, enforced with several arguments (Th1 4:1-8). He then mentions the great duties of brotherly love, and quietness with industry in our callings (Th1 4:9-12). And concludes with comforting those who mourned for their relations and friends that died in the Lord (Th1 4:13-18).
Open source ↗4:18 The purpose of Paul’s teaching about the end is so believers will encourage each other in the face of death. He is not promoting speculation about the end times.
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Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing.
When these things begin to happen, stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.”
And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone.
Therefore strengthen your limp hands and weak knees.