So encourage each other with these words.
Parallel translations
- WEB Therefore comfort one another with these words.
- KJV Wherefore comfort one another with these words.
- BSB Therefore encourage one another with these words.
- NKJV Therefore comfort one another with these words.
- NASB Therefore, comfort one another with these words.
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Quick answer
Therefore believers are to comfort one another with these truths. The doctrine of Christ's return is meant to console grieving hearts.
Overview
Paul ends the section by directing its purpose: "comfort one another with these words." The teaching about resurrection and reunion is not for speculation but for mutual encouragement. Sound doctrine about the future strengthens the church facing death and loss.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 6
- 1 Th 5:11Therefore exhort one another, and build each other up, even as you also do.
- Luke 21:28But when these things begin to happen, look up, and lift up your heads, because your redemption is near.”
- 1 Th 5:14We exhort you, brothers, admonish the disorderly, encourage the faint-hearted, support the weak, be patient toward all.
- Heb 10:24–25Let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good works,
- Isa 40:1–2“Comfort, comfort my people,” says your God.
- Heb 12:12Therefore lift up the hands that hang down and the feeble knees,
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