1 Thessalonians 4:18 Meaning
Wherefore comfort one another with these words.
Context Explained
16For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:
17Then 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.
18Wherefore comfort one another with these words.
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Related Cross References
John 14:1
Jesus encourages His disciples not to let their hearts be troubled, similar to the call for comfort.
Romans 15:4
This verse speaks of finding comfort in the Scriptures, akin to the encouragement in 1 Thessalonians.
2 Corinthians 1:4
Both verses emphasize the importance of comforting others with the comfort received from God.
Source: 1 Thessalonians 4:18