12 so that you may behave properly(A) in the presence of outsiders and not be dependent on anyone.[a](B)

The Comfort of Christ’s Coming

13 We do not want you to be uninformed, brothers and sisters, concerning those who are asleep, so that you will not grieve like the rest, who have no hope.(C) 14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose(D) again,(E) in the same way, through Jesus,(F) God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep.

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Footnotes

  1. 4:12 Or not need anything, or not be in need

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