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1 Thessalonians 4:18
Therefore encourage one another with these words.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul addresses the Thessalonian church immediately after describing the gathering of believers to meet the Lord in the air. He speaks to the community as a direct response to the eschatological events outlined in the preceding verse.
The words — παρακαλεῖτε (parakaleite) = do encourage; λόγοις (logois) = words. The Greek imperative commands mutual exhortation explicitly tied to the preceding revelation.
The thread — The command to encourage appears in 1 Thessalonians 5:11 and 1 Thessalonians 5:14, while Luke 21:28 connects hope in redemption to a posture of readiness. These passages collectively link future expectation with present communal instruction.
Why it lands — The text requires believers to actively use the preceding revelation to strengthen one another rather than isolate in personal expectation. It demands practical application of doctrinal truth for communal stability.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Wherefore comfort one another with these words.
Cross-references
- 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing.
- Luke 21:28 When these things begin to happen, stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.”
- 1 Thessalonians 5:14 And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone.
- Hebrews 10:24 And let us consider how to spur one another on to love and good deeds.
- Isaiah 40:1 “Comfort, comfort My people,” says your God.
- Hebrews 12:12 Therefore strengthen your limp hands and weak knees.