1 Thessalonians 4:18
1 Thessalonians 4:18 in Multiple Translations
Therefore encourage one another with these words.
Wherefore comfort one another with these words.
Wherefore comfort one another with these words.
So then, give comfort to one another with these words.
So encourage one another with these words.
Wherefore, comfort your selues one another with these wordes.
so, then, comfort ye one another in these words.
Therefore comfort one another with these words.
Wherefore, comfort one another with these words.
Because all this is true, encourage/comfort each other by reminding each other of this teaching.
So think about this message, and talk to each other about it, and help each other to stay strong, so that you are not sad when your Christian friends die.
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Study Notes — 1 Thessalonians 4:18
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Context — The Return of the Lord
18Therefore encourage one another with these words.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 1 Thessalonians 5:11 | Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing. |
| 2 | Luke 21:28 | When these things begin to happen, stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.” |
| 3 | 1 Thessalonians 5:14 | And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone. |
| 4 | Hebrews 10:24–25 | And let us consider how to spur one another on to love and good deeds. Let us not neglect meeting together, as some have made a habit, but let us encourage one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching. |
| 5 | Isaiah 40:1–2 | “Comfort, comfort My people,” says your God. “Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and proclaim to her that her forced labor has been completed; her iniquity has been pardoned. For she has received from the hand of the LORD double for all her sins.” |
| 6 | Hebrews 12:12 | Therefore strengthen your limp hands and weak knees. |
1 Thessalonians 4:18 Summary
[This verse is telling us to encourage and comfort each other with the hope of Christ's return, as described in the preceding verses, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17. We can do this by reminding each other of God's love and faithfulness, and by sharing the promise of eternal life with Christ, as seen in John 3:16 and 1 Thessalonians 4:17. By encouraging one another, we can build each other up in faith and strengthen one another in the face of challenges, as expressed in Ephesians 4:29 and 1 Thessalonians 5:11. This encouragement can help us to live out our hope in Christ and to trust in His goodness and love, as seen in Romans 8:28.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of encouraging one another with these words?
The purpose is to comfort and reassure believers of their future hope in Christ, as seen in 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, where it describes the Lord's return and the resurrection of the dead in Christ, and as encouraged in Hebrews 3:13 to encourage one another daily.
How can we encourage one another with these words?
We can encourage one another by sharing the hope of Christ's return and the promise of eternal life, as seen in 1 Thessalonians 4:17, and by reminding each other of God's love and faithfulness, as expressed in Romans 8:38-39.
Why is it important to encourage one another?
It is important to encourage one another because it helps to build each other up in faith and to strengthen one another in the face of challenges and hardships, as seen in Ephesians 4:29 and 1 Thessalonians 5:11.
What is the significance of 'these words' in 1 Thessalonians 4:18?
The phrase 'these words' refers to the preceding verses, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, which describe the Lord's return and the resurrection of the dead in Christ, and serves as a reminder of the hope and comfort that believers have in Christ, as also seen in 1 Corinthians 15:50-57.
Reflection Questions
- How can I apply the encouragement of 1 Thessalonians 4:18 to my own life and relationships?
- What are some ways that I can share the hope of Christ's return with others, and how can I be more intentional about encouraging fellow believers?
- How does the promise of eternal life with Christ impact my daily life and decisions, and what are some ways that I can live out this hope in practical ways?
- What are some challenges or hardships that I am facing, and how can I use the encouragement of 1 Thessalonians 4:18 to find comfort and strength in Christ?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Thessalonians 4:18
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Thessalonians 4:18
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Thessalonians 4:18
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Thessalonians 4:18
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Thessalonians 4:18
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Thessalonians 4:18
Cambridge Bible on 1 Thessalonians 4:18
Barnes' Notes on 1 Thessalonians 4:18
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Thessalonians 4:18
Sermons on 1 Thessalonians 4:18
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Genesis #14 Ch. 16-18 Test of Abraham by Chuck Missler | In this sermon, Chuck Misler focuses on Genesis chapters sixteen and seventeen. He begins with a prayer, asking for understanding and guidance from the Holy Spirit. Misler emphasiz |
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The Importance of Friendship by David Hocking | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal story about his son getting stuck in an irrigation ditch and needing help to get out. From this experience, he emphasizes the importan |
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Christ All in All by Thomas Watson | Thomas Watson preaches about the incomparable greatness and sufficiency of Christ, emphasizing that Jesus Christ is all in all. He highlights the futility of relying on external re |
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God the Son: His Coming for His Saints by Lewis Sperry Chafer | Lewis Sperry Chafer preaches on the importance of understanding unfulfilled prophecy in the Bible, emphasizing that prophecy is God's pre-written history and has been fulfilled in |
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Sin Is Shut Out—and They Are Shut In! by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the eternal joy and peace found in heaven, where all causes of grief are eliminated, and the glorified no longer weep. In this perfect state, believers are |
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A Man on the Go by Warren Wiersbe | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the criticisms that the Apostle Paul faced in his ministry. Paul was criticized for constantly moving around, changing his plans, and preachin |
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(Israel) the Ministry of Refreshing Others by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the pastor shares about the burdens and challenges faced by individuals and families. He mentions a man who lost his wife in a car accident and had sons who ended u |







