1Th 4:17 | TNotes | STEP | 4:17 to meet: This alludes to the custom of sending an official delegation to greet a visiting dignitary and accompany him as he enters the city (Matt 25:6 , 10 ; Acts 28:15-16 ).

bMatt 25:6►

dActs 28:15-16►

‏ 1 Thessalonians 4:17

4:17 ^a to meet: This alludes to the custom of sending an official delegation to greet a visiting dignitary and accompany him as he enters the city (Matt 25:6 ^b, 10 ^c; Acts 28:15-16 ^d).