in order for you to become examples to all those who believe, in Macedonia and in Achaia.

so that ye may walk properly toward those outside, and may have nothing lacking.

But we do not want you to be ignorant, brothers, about those who are asleep, so that ye may not grieve, as also the others who have no hope.

For if we believe that Jesus died and arose, so also those who became asleep through Jesus, God will bring with him.

For this we say to you in the word of Lord, that we who are alive, who remain for the coming of the Lord, will no, not precede those who became asleep.

For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who are intoxicated get drunk at night.

And we ask you, brothers, to acknowledge those who labor among you, and who lead you in Lord, and who admonish you,