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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: Rapture |
Bible Note: Dear CDBJ, Can you show scripturally that 1 Thes. 5:2 is in reference to those outside of Christ? I was under the impression that Thessalonians was written to believers. I was also taught that it is in reference to the fact that we should be ready at all times as though He could come at any time. So we are to prepare and be ready always, so when He does come, we will be looking for Him, and not be surprised as though He came as a thief in the night, and not be looking for something else like so many who are more interested in looking for the antichrist and not Christ. John |