15 For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep.

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15 According to the Lord’s word, we tell you that we who are still alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord,(A) will certainly not precede those who have fallen asleep.(B)

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15 For this we say to you (A)by the word of the Lord, that (B)we who are alive and remain until the coming of the Lord will by no means precede those who are [a]asleep.

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  1. 1 Thessalonians 4:15 Dead

17 Then 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.

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17 After that, we who are still alive and are left(A) will be caught up together with them in the clouds(B) to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord(C) forever.

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17 (A)Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them (B)in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus (C)we shall always be with the Lord.

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But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief.

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But you, brothers and sisters, are not in darkness(A) so that this day should surprise you like a thief.(B)

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(A)But you, brethren, are not in darkness, so that this Day should overtake you as a thief.

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Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober.

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So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep,(A) but let us be awake(B) and sober.(C)

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(A)Therefore let us not sleep, as others do, but (B)let us watch and be [a]sober.

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  1. 1 Thessalonians 5:6 self-controlled