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id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_thessalonians/4.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/1_thessalonians/4.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Therefore encourage one another with these words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_thessalonians/4.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />So encourage each other with these words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_thessalonians/4.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Therefore encourage one another with these words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_thessalonians/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Therefore encourage one another with these words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/1_thessalonians/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Therefore encourage one another with these words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_thessalonians/4.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Wherefore comfort one another with these words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_thessalonians/4.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Therefore comfort one another with these words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_thessalonians/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Therefore, comfort one another with these words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_thessalonians/4.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Therefore comfort one another with these words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_thessalonians/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Therefore comfort one another with these words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_thessalonians/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Therefore comfort one another with these words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_thessalonians/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Therefore comfort <i>and</i> encourage one another with these words [concerning our reunion with believers who have died].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_thessalonians/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Therefore encourage one another with these words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_thessalonians/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Therefore encourage one another with these words. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_thessalonians/4.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Wherefore comfort one another with these words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_thessalonians/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Encourage each other with these words. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_thessalonians/4.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Wherefore comfort one another with these words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_thessalonians/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />So then, comfort each other with these words!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_thessalonians/4.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />So then, encourage one another with these words. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_thessalonians/4.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />So then, encourage one another with these words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_thessalonians/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Therefore encourage one another with these words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_thessalonians/4.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Therefore encourage one another with these words. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_thessalonians/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Therefore comfort one another with these words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_thessalonians/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Wherefore, comfort one another with these words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/1_thessalonians/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />And so we shall be with the Lord for ever. Therefore encourage one another with these words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_thessalonians/4.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Therefore comfort one another with these words. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_thessalonians/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />so, then, comfort one another with these words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/1_thessalonians/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Therefore encourage one another with these words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_thessalonians/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> so, then, comfort ye one another in these words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_thessalonians/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Therefore comfort ye one another with these words.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_thessalonians/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Wherefore, comfort ye one another with these words. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_thessalonians/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Therefore, console one another with these words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_thessalonians/4.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Therefore, console one another with these words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_thessalonians/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Therefore encourage one another with these words.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_thessalonians/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Wherefore comfort one another with these words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_thessalonians/4.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />Therefore, comfort one another with these words. <div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/1_thessalonians/4.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />So, then, comfort one another with these words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/1_thessalonians/4.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />So comfort one another with these words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/1_thessalonians/4.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />Wherefore comfort one another with these words.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/1_thessalonians/4.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />therefore comfort one another with this information.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/1_thessalonians/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />And so we shall be with the Lord for ever. Therefore encourage one another with these words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/1_thessalonians/4.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />So then, comfort one another with these words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/1_thessalonians/4.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />Therefore comfort one another with these words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_thessalonians/4-18.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sgDUoqNjFio?start=601" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_thessalonians/4.htm">The Return of the Lord</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">17</span>After that, 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 will always be with the Lord. <span class="reftext">18</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/5620.htm" title="5620: Hōste (Conj) -- So that, therefore, so then, so as to. From hos and te; so too, i.e. Thus therefore.">Therefore</a> <a href="/greek/3870.htm" title="3870: parakaleite (V-PMA-2P) -- From para and kaleo; to call near, i.e. Invite, invoke.">encourage</a> <a href="/greek/240.htm" title="240: allēlous (RecPro-AMP) -- One another, each other. Genitive plural from allos reduplicated; one another.">one another</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">with</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: toutois (DPro-DMP) -- This; he, she, it. ">these</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tois (Art-DMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3056.htm" title="3056: logois (N-DMP) -- From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression.">words.</a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/15-51.htm">1 Corinthians 15:51-58</a></span><br />Listen, I tell you a mystery: We will not all sleep, but we will all be changed— / in an instant, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed. / For the perishable must be clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/14-1.htm">John 14:1-3</a></span><br />“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe in Me as well. / In My Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? / And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and welcome you into My presence, so that you also may be where I am.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/21-4.htm">Revelation 21:4</a></span><br />‘He will wipe away every tear from their eyes,’ and there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the former things have passed away.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-3.htm">2 Corinthians 1:3-4</a></span><br />Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, / who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-4.htm">Romans 15:4</a></span><br />For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-7.htm">Philippians 4:7</a></span><br />And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/40-1.htm">Isaiah 40:1-2</a></span><br />“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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/24-30.htm">Matthew 24:30-31</a></span><br />At that time the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and all the tribes of the earth will mourn. They will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. / And He will send out His angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather His elect from the four winds, from one end of the heavens to the other.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_thessalonians/2-16.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:16-17</a></span><br />Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who by grace has loved us and given us eternal comfort and good hope, / encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good word and deed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/10-24.htm">Hebrews 10:24-25</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/5-7.htm">1 Peter 5:7</a></span><br />Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/23-4.htm">Psalm 23:4</a></span><br />Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/25-8.htm">Isaiah 25:8</a></span><br />He will swallow up death forever. The Lord GOD will wipe away the tears from every face and remove the disgrace of His people from the whole earth. For the LORD has spoken.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/22-20.htm">Revelation 22:20</a></span><br />He who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-18.htm">Romans 8:18</a></span><br />I consider that our present sufferings are not comparable to the glory that will be revealed in us.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Why comfort one another with these words.</p><p class="hdg">Wherefore.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-11.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:11,14</a></b></br> Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/40-1.htm">Isaiah 40:1,2</a></b></br> Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/21-28.htm">Luke 21:28</a></b></br> And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.</p><p class="hdg">comfort.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/hebrews/10-24.htm">Hebrews 10:24,25</a></b></br> And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_thessalonians/3-2.htm">Comfort</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-2.htm">Encourage</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-1.htm">Wherefore</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-5.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-11.htm">Comfort</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-11.htm">Encourage</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-11.htm">Wherefore</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-20.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">1 Thessalonians 4</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_thessalonians/4-1.htm">He exhorts them to go forward in all manner of godliness;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_thessalonians/4-6.htm">to live holily and justly;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_thessalonians/4-9.htm">to love one another;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_thessalonians/4-11.htm">and quietly to follow their own business;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_thessalonians/4-13.htm">and last of all, to sorrow moderately for the dead.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_thessalonians/4-17.htm">followed by a brief description of the resurrection, and second coming of Christ to judgment.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_thessalonians/4.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_thessalonians/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_thessalonians/4.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Therefore</b><br>The word "therefore" serves as a conclusion to the preceding verses, where Paul discusses the return of Christ and the resurrection of believers. It indicates that what follows is a direct application of the truths previously stated. In biblical literature, "therefore" often signals a transition from doctrine to practical application, urging believers to live in light of the truths they have learned.<p><b>Encourage</b><br>The term "encourage" is translated from the Greek word "parakaleo," which means to call to one's side, to comfort, or to exhort. This reflects the communal aspect of the early Christian church, where believers were urged to support and uplift one another. Encouragement is a recurring theme in Paul's letters, emphasizing the importance of mutual edification within the body of Christ (see also <a href="/hebrews/10-24.htm">Hebrews 10:24-25</a>).<p><b>One another</b><br>This phrase underscores the reciprocal nature of Christian fellowship. The early church was characterized by a strong sense of community, where believers shared their lives and supported each other. This mutual encouragement is vital for spiritual growth and perseverance, as seen in <a href="/acts/2-42.htm">Acts 2:42-47</a>, where the early Christians devoted themselves to fellowship and the apostles' teaching.<p><b>With these words</b><br>The "words" refer to the teachings about the second coming of Christ and the resurrection of the dead, as outlined in the preceding verses (<a href="/1_thessalonians/4-13.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:13-17</a>). These doctrines were meant to provide hope and assurance to the Thessalonian believers, who were concerned about the fate of those who had died before Christ's return. The promise of resurrection and eternal life is a central tenet of Christian eschatology, offering comfort in the face of death and uncertainty. This hope is echoed in other scriptures, such as <a href="/1_corinthians/15-51.htm">1 Corinthians 15:51-58</a> and <a href="/john/14.htm">John 14:1-3</a>, which also speak of Christ's return and the believer's future glory.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a></b><br>- The apostle who authored the letter to the Thessalonians, providing guidance and encouragement to the early Christian community.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/thessalonica.htm">Thessalonica</a></b><br>- A city in Macedonia where the early church was established. It was a significant location for early Christian evangelism.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/thessalonian_believers.htm">Thessalonian Believers</a></b><br>- The recipients of Paul's letter, who were facing persecution and needed reassurance about the return of Christ.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_return_of_christ.htm">The Return of Christ</a></b><br>- The event that Paul describes in the preceding verses, offering hope and comfort to believers.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/e/encouragement.htm">Encouragement</a></b><br>- A key theme in this verse, emphasizing the importance of building up one another in the faith.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_encouragement.htm">The Power of Encouragement</a></b><br>Encouragement is a vital part of Christian community life. It strengthens faith and fosters unity among believers.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_in_christ's_return.htm">Hope in Christ's Return</a></b><br>The promise of Christ's return is a source of hope and comfort. Believers are called to remind each other of this truth, especially in times of trial.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_in_light_of_eternity.htm">Living in Light of Eternity</a></b><br>Understanding the eternal perspective helps believers prioritize their lives according to God's will, focusing on what truly matters.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_support.htm">Community Support</a></b><br>The Christian journey is not meant to be solitary. Encouraging one another builds a supportive community that reflects Christ's love.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/practical_encouragement.htm">Practical Encouragement</a></b><br>Encouragement can be expressed through words, actions, and prayers. Believers should seek practical ways to uplift one another daily.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_thessalonians_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Thessalonians 4</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_bachelor_parties.htm">What does the Bible say about Christian bachelor parties?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_did_jesus_mean_by_'raise_him_up'.htm">How can I engage in a guided Christian prayer?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_rapture_of_the_church.htm">What is the Rapture of the Church?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_is_the_author_of_1_thessalonians.htm">Who is the author of 1 Thessalonians?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_thessalonians/4.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(18) <span class= "bld">Comfort one another.</span>--Here is a balm for the "sorrow" of <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-13.htm" title="But I would not have you to be ignorant, brothers, concerning them which are asleep, that you sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.">1Thessalonians 4:13</a>. Bather, "<span class= "ital">in</span> these words" than "<span class= "ital">with</span>;" "Repeat these very words to one another, and you will find the comfort." What bereaved Christian has not found this true?<p><span class= "bld"><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_thessalonians/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 18.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Wherefore comfort one another with these words</span>; on the ground of that Divine revelation which I have made unto you. <p> <p> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_thessalonians/4-18.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">Therefore</span><br /><span class="grk">Ὥστε</span> <span class="translit">(Hōste)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5620.htm">Strong's 5620: </a> </span><span class="str2">So that, therefore, so then, so as to. From hos and te; so too, i.e. Thus therefore.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">encourage</span><br /><span class="grk">παρακαλεῖτε</span> <span class="translit">(parakaleite)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3870.htm">Strong's 3870: </a> </span><span class="str2">From para and kaleo; to call near, i.e. Invite, invoke.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">one another</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀλλήλους</span> <span class="translit">(allēlous)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Reciprocal Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_240.htm">Strong's 240: </a> </span><span class="str2">One another, each other. Genitive plural from allos reduplicated; one another.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐν</span> <span class="translit">(en)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> </span><span class="str2">In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">these</span><br /><span class="grk">τούτοις</span> <span class="translit">(toutois)</span><br /><span class="parse">Demonstrative Pronoun - Dative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> </span><span class="str2">This; he, she, it. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">words.</span><br /><span class="grk">λόγοις</span> <span class="translit">(logois)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3056.htm">Strong's 3056: </a> </span><span class="str2">From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_thessalonians/4-18.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:18 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_thessalonians/4-18.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:18 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_thessalonians/4-18.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:18 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_thessalonians/4-18.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:18 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_thessalonians/4-18.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:18 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_thessalonians/4-18.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:18 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_thessalonians/4-18.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:18 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_thessalonians/4-18.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:18 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_thessalonians/4-18.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:18 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_thessalonians/4-18.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:18 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_thessalonians/4-18.htm">NT Letters: 1 Thessalonians 4:18 Therefore comfort one another with these words (1 Thess. 1 Thes. 1Th iTh i Th)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_thessalonians/4-17.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Thessalonians 4:17"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Thessalonians 4:17" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-1.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Thessalonians 5:1"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Thessalonians 5:1" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>