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NASB | 1 Thessalonians 4:17 Then 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 shall always be with the Lord. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Thessalonians 4:17 Then we who are alive and remain [on the earth] will simultaneously be caught up (raptured) together with them [the resurrected ones] in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we will always be with the Lord! [John 14:3; 1 Cor 15:52; 2 Cor 5:8; Phil 1:23; Col 3:4] |
Subject: Order of events at the 2nd Coming? |
Bible Note: Dear EdB and Tim, Is it possible that not all people will take part in the Battle of Armageddon? If only Israel's enemies or only the "kings of the whole world" (Rev. 16:14) fight, then this would explain the presence of other people on the earth whom Christ and the redeemed will rule over. Any thoughts? Blessings, Nolan |