New: Plus articles on faith, family and the Bible. Read them →

Berean Standard Bible

“For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, we also believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in Him.”

1 Thessalonians 4:14

Save as image

Study note

Paul had spent only a short time in Thessalonica before being forced out, and the young church was now burying its own members. They were anxious about believers who had died before Christ's return.

Open Study notes above for the full note.

Compare translations

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, we also believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in Him.

World English Bible (WEB)

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

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For if we have faith that Jesus underwent death and came back again, even so those who are sleeping will come again with him by God's power.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Porque si creemos que Jesús murió y resucitó, así también traerá Dios con él á los que durmieron en Jesús.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

—

Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Si creemos que Jesús murió y después resucitó, entonces también debemos creer que Dios resucitará con Jesús a los que murieron creyendo en él.

This verse appears in

Be the first to discuss this verse in Yeshva.

Share your thoughts on this verse with the Yeshva community.

Discuss in Yeshva