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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] |
Bible Question:
Why does it say, "Then we, the living ones who remain [on the earth]" (AMP version) ???? I've looked through various translations and they all say it this way. Where else would people who are alive be? I think every thing in the bible is for a reason, what is the reason to say "remain"?? What does "remain" mean in this verse since we believers are either alive and on earth (no options there) or not alive and with Christ?? Perhaps it is for emphasis, but then what is being emphasized? That we are alive when many have already been killed/martyred?? Sorry if this sounds trivial, but I really want to grasp the fullest possible meaning. Thanks , |
Bible Answer: Greetings Starfire! The reason the 'and' is italicized is because it is NOT in the orginal, not because it is being emphasized. The text literally reads: "Thereafter we those who are alive those who are left behind at once with them will be caught up into clouds for a meeting in air with the Lord: and thus all times with Lord we shall be." 'Those who are alive' and 'those who are left behind' are both participles. The first is active in voice, while the second is passive in voice. The distinction being made is between living Christians and dead Christians. The dead Christians are raised from the grave in v. 16, while the living Christians are caught up to the Lord in v. 17. I hope this helps! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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