1 Thessalonians 4:12-14

Revised Standard Version

¹² so that you may command the respect of outsiders, and be dependent on nobody.

The Coming of the Lord

¹³ But we would not have you ignorant, brethren, concerning those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope. ¹⁴ For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep.