as we gave you in charge, that ye may walk decently toward those that are without, and may have need of no one's assistance.

But I would not have you ignorant, my brethren, concerning those that are fallen asleep, that ye may not be grieved like others who have no hope:

for if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, so also those, that sleep in Jesus, will God bring with Him.

For this we tell you in the word of the Lord, that we who shall be living and remain to the coming of the Lord, shall not be before those that are asleep.

And we entreat you, brethren, to respect those that labour among you, and preside over you in the Lord, and instruct you;