1 Thessalonians 4:17

Translations

Modern

After that, we who are alive and remain will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will always be with the Lord.

Traditional

Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.

Literal

Then we, the living remaining, will be caught up together with them in the clouds for the meeting of the Lord in the air; and so we will be always with the Lord.

Latin

Deinde nos, qui vivimus, qui relinquimur, simul rapiemur cum illis in nubibus obviam Christo in aëra, et sic semper cum Domino erimus.

Original

Greek

English

After that, we who are alive and remain will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will always be with the Lord.

Notes

1 Thessalonians 4:17

to meet: This implies the custom of sending an official delegation to welcome a visiting leader and accompany him into the city (Matthew 25:6, 10; Acts 28:15–16).

1 Thessalonians 4:9–5:11

Paul answers questions from the Thessalonians (see 1 Corinthians 7:1), questions about:

loving each other (1 Thessalonians 4:9–12)
the destiny of Christians who have died (4:13–18), and
the timing of the day the Lord will return (5:1–11).

1 Thessalonians 4:1–5:22

The second part of the letter discusses Timothy's news about the church and the questions the Christians had for Paul.

Paul addresses:

the problem of sexual immorality (4:3–8) before responding to the Thessalonians’ questions about love for other Christians (4:9–12),
the fate of Christians who have died (4:13–18), and
the timing of "the Day of the Lord" (5:1–11).

Paul offers advice on topics such as leadership and community relations, the relationship with the Lord, and prophecy (5:12–22).

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) The Son of Man “He Will Come” The Cloud and Fire The Coming of God’s Kingdom The Day Is Coming The Gift of Prophecy The Last Things and the Thessalonians The Resurrection of the Dead

Related verses

1 Corinthians 15:52
…in an instant, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed.
Revelation 11:12
And the witnesses heard a loud voice from heaven saying, “Come up here.” And they went up to heaven in a cloud as their enemies watched them.
John 14:3
And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and welcome you into My presence, so that you also may be where I am.
1 Thessalonians 4:15
By the word of the Lord, we declare to you that we who are alive and remain until the coming of the Lord will by no means precede those who have fallen asleep.
Revelation 1:7
Behold, He is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see Him—even those who pierced Him. And all the tribes of the earth will mourn because of Him. So shall it be! Amen.
Revelation 7:14–17
“Sir,” I answered, “you know.” So he replied, “These are the ones who have come out of the great tribulation; they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.
Daniel 7:13
In my vision in the night I continued to watch, and I saw One like the Son of Man coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into His presence.
John 17:24
Father, I want those You have given Me to be with Me where I am, that they may see the glory You gave Me because You loved Me before the foundation of the world.
John 12:26
If anyone serves Me, he must follow Me; and where I am, My servant will be as well. If anyone serves Me, the Father will honor him.
Acts 1:9
After He had said this, they watched as He was taken up, and a cloud hid Him from their sight.
Matthew 26:64
“You have said it yourself,” Jesus answered. “But I say to all of you, from now on you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of Power and coming on the clouds of heaven.”
Revelation 12:5
And she gave birth to a son, a male child, who will rule all the nations with an iron scepter. And her child was caught up to God and to His throne.

Glossary

Eschatology First Letter to the Thessalonians Heaven Lord Parousia Paul the Apostle Place of the Dead Rapture Resurrection Second Coming of Christ

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Consolation In Being Sick Being with Jesus Bereavement: Resignation In Christ’s Return Death: Exemption From: Promised to Saints at the Second Coming of Christ Doctrine of Heaven Eschatology Festival of Trumpets Heaven: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Immortality: General Scriptures Concerning Jesus, the Christ: Second Coming of Jesus' Second Coming Loved Ones in Heaven Marking your Body Rapture Return of Christ Second Coming The Death of Saints: Survivors Consoled For The Rapture The Resurrection of Saints Shall be Followed by the Change of Those Then Alive The Reward of Saints: Being with Christ The Second Coming of Christ: The Saints Alive At, Shall be Caught up to Meet Him The Second Coming of Jesus The Tribulation

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