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)

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.

⁴ But you, brothers and sisters, are not in darkness^(A) so that this day should surprise you like a thief.^(B)

⁶ So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep,^(A) but let us be awake^(B) and sober.^(C)