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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: Is the rapture biblically supported? |
Bible Note: Hi Tim, My notes on this are all at home, along with my tools, so I am working off of memory here. If I recollect correctly, apostasy is from apo (from) and histemi (stand), and as a noun is used one other place in the NT, (Acts, where Paul is accused of leading others to 'forsake' the teachings of Moses - clearly a spiritual departure). As a verb it is used several places, 10 times being translated depart, once fall away, and twice withdrew/drew away. The most literal meaning would be "stand from". The context of those places that it is translated "depart" would seem to me to require that translation. I think this verse in II Thess. could be translated either way, forsaking or departure. It seems to me to be in greater harmony with the rest of scripture if it refers to the rapture, although I know the literal translation of the verse does not require it. Paul is reminding the Thess. church of things he taught them which we are not privy to! I do not base my beliefs regarding the rapture on this particular verse. I think there are a great many other scriptures that show fact of the rapture, and when it will come in relation to other events (not that we will know the day or the hour!). I am purely a novice with Greek, and rely on reference books and teachers. For this information I used Strongs, and looked at each occurance. I look forward to hearing your take on this. Love in Christ, Mark |