1 Thessalonians 4:15 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not preventd them which are asleep. ”

1 Thessalonians 4:15 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord - By the command or inspired teaching of the Lord. Prof. Bush ( Anastasis , p. 265) supposes that the apostle here alludes to what the Saviour say...
1 Thessalonians 4:15 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

(13) For this we say unto you by the (f) word of the Lord, that (g) we which are alive [and] remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep. (13) The manner of the resurr...
1 Thessalonians 4:15 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

The Condition of the Dead. This paragraph is written to allay a misgiving which had arisen among the Thessalonian Christians that certain of their friends who had died would be deprived of their sh...
1 Thessalonians 4:15 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

the . Omit. word . App-121. remain . Greek. perileipomai. Only here and 1 Thessalonians 4:17 . Is this subsequent to Philippians 1:3 ; Philippians 1:11 ? coming . Compare 1 Thessalonian...
1 Thessalonians 4:15 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

15 For this we say unto you. He now briefly explains the manner in which believers will be raised up from death. Now, as he speaks of a thing that is very great, and is incredible to the huma...
1 Thessalonians 4:15 - Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

DISCOURSE: 2202 THE RESURRECTION 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 . I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope....
1 Thessalonians 4:15 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep. This we say unto you by the word of the Lor...
1 Thessalonians 4:15 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

That we which are alive, &c.— Because here and elsewhere St. Paul speaks in the first person plural, and thereby seems to join himself with those who should be alive at Christ's second coming...
1 Thessalonians 4:15 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep. By ('in') the word of the Lord - i:e....
1 Thessalonians 4:15 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Exhortation to Purity and Brotherly Love. The Second Advent 1. 'You are already walking in the right path. I want you to advance in it more and more.' 3, 4. Translate, 'For this is a thing will...
1 Thessalonians 4:15 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

By the word of the Lord. — Literally, in. A most direct claim to plenary inspiration (see references). It does not mean “According to certain words which Christ spoke,” nor yet “ By means of a r...
1 Thessalonians 4:15 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Chapter 11 THE DEAD IN CHRIST 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 (R.V.) THE restlessness of the Thessalonians, which caused some of them to neglect their daily work, was the result of strained expectatio...
1 Thessalonians 4:15 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

United Now and Hereafter in the Lord 1 Thessalonians 4:9-18 It is suggested that God Himself is the teacher of love. Others may teach the lower classes in the school of grace, but the highest i...
1 Thessalonians 4:15 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

At this point in his letter the apostle turned to exhortation. Timothy's report concerning the Thessalonians' condition had indicated that they needed some words of kindly warning. The first subject...
1 Thessalonians 4:15 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(13) В¶ But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. (14) For if we believe that Jesus died and rose aga...
1 Thessalonians 4:15 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord ,.... The apostle having something new and extraordinary to deliver, concerning the coming of Christ, the first resurrection, or the resurrection of...
1 Thessalonians 4:15 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep. Ver. 15. By the word of the Lord ] Or,...
1 Thessalonians 4:15 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord By a particular revelation from him. No words, as Dr. Doddridge observes, can more plainly assert that, in what follows, the apostle declares precis...
1 Thessalonians 4:15 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

The end of Chapter 3 has encouraged their abounding love. Here the apostle adds to this the entreaty that they abound in obedience. No amount of love can make up for a disobedient walk, for love and...
1 Thessalonians 4:15 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

State of Departed Saints. A. D. 51. 13 But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, co...
1 Thessalonians 4:15 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

The apostle here sets down particularly the manner of the Lord's coming, the method and order how all the saints shall then meet with him and with one another, which we find not so distinctly in any...
1 Thessalonians 4:15 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

The Coming of Christ for His Own ( 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 ). Paul assures the Thessalonians that those who have died in Christ will not be disadvantaged as against those who will be alive at His...
1 Thessalonians 4:15 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES 1 Thessalonians 4:15 . We which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord. —“We must recognise that Paul here includes himself, along with the Thessalonians...
1 Thessalonians 4:15 - Sermon Bible Commentary

1 Thessalonians 4:13-15 The Apostle now turns to speak of Christian hope. It is a transition to a new and all-important theme the hope of the Christian in regard to the saints at the second coming...
1 Thessalonians 4:15 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

1 Thessalonians 4:13 . But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. You cannot help sorrowing, for...
1 Thessalonians 4:15 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Thessalonians 4:1 . We beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us the moral maxims of life and conduct, not only in word but also in writing, how ye...
1 Thessalonians 4:15 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION CONTENTS .—With this chapter the second portion of the Epistle—its practical application-commences. The apostle exhorts and entreats the Thessalonians to make progress in the Christi...
1 Thessalonians 4:15 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Information about the Resurrection of the Dead.
1 Thessalonians 4:15 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Corinthians 15:51-53 ; 1 Kings 13:1 ; 1 Kings 13:17 ; 1 Kings 13:18 ; 1 Kings 13:22 ; 1 Kings 13:9 ; 1 Kings 20:35 ; 1 Kings 22:14 ; 1 Thessalonians 4:13 ; 2 Corinthians 4:14 ; Job 41:11...
1 Thessalonians 4:15 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

By the word of the Lord — By a particular revelation. We who are left — This intimates the fewness of those who will be then alive, compared to the multitude of the dead. Believers of all ages and...

1 Thessalonians 4:15 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

1 Thessalonians 4:15 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

1 Thessalonians 4:15 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

1 Thessalonians 4:15 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

1 Thessalonians 4:15 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

1 Thessalonians 4:15 - Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

1 Thessalonians 4:15 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

1 Thessalonians 4:15 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

1 Thessalonians 4:15 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

1 Thessalonians 4:15 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

1 Thessalonians 4:15 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

1 Thessalonians 4:15 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

1 Thessalonians 4:15 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

1 Thessalonians 4:15 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

1 Thessalonians 4:15 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

1 Thessalonians 4:15 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

1 Thessalonians 4:15 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

1 Thessalonians 4:15 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Thessalonians 4:15 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

1 Thessalonians 4:15 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

1 Thessalonians 4:15 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

1 Thessalonians 4:15 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

1 Thessalonians 4:15 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

1 Thessalonians 4:15 - Sermon Bible Commentary

1 Thessalonians 4:15 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

1 Thessalonians 4:15 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Thessalonians 4:15 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

1 Thessalonians 4:15 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

1 Thessalonians 4:15 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Thessalonians 4:15 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes