1Th 4:15 | TNotes | STEP | 4:15 directly from the Lord: Jesus’ own teaching provided the source of Paul’s assurance for the Thessalonians (see Matt 24:29-31 , 40-41 ) • not ... ahead: Paul wants the Thessalonians to know that, when the Lord returns, the dead will not be at a disadvantage but will participate equally in the resurrection. • In referring to Jesus’ coming, Paul uses a Greek term ( parousia ) commonly used to describe the coming of the emperor to a city with great pomp and celebration (see 1 Thes 4:17 ).

bMatt 24:29-31►

d1 Thes 4:17►

‏ 1 Thessalonians 4:15

4:15 ^a directly from the Lord: Jesus’ own teaching provided the source of Paul’s assurance for the Thessalonians (see Matt 24:29-31 ^b, 40-41 ^c)

• not ... ahead: Paul wants the Thessalonians to know that, when the Lord returns, the dead will not be at a disadvantage but will participate equally in the resurrection.

• In referring to Jesus’ coming, Paul uses a Greek term (parousia) commonly used to describe the coming of the emperor to a city with great pomp and celebration (see 1 Thes 4:17 ^d).