1 Thessalonians 4:13
King James Version
6 Jun 2026
“But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.”
περί
properly, through (all over), i.e. around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive case denoting the subject or occasion or superlative point; with the accusative case the locality, circuit, matter, circumstance or general period)
ἵνα
so that
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ἵνα
That, in order that, so that. Hina. For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son in order that whoever believes in Him should not perish. The purpose of the cross is clear.
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ἐλπίς
hope.
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ἐλπίς
Hope, expectation, confidence. Elpis. Hope does not disappoint. Biblical hope is not wishful thinking. It is confident expectation based on the character of God.
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κοιμάω
themselves falling asleep,
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κοιμάω
themselves falling asleep,
To put to sleep, to fall asleep, to die. We do not grieve like those who have no hope for God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in Him.
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θέλω
we do want
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θέλω
To will, to wish, to desire. Thelo. I am willing be made clean. Jesus was always willing to heal, forgive and restore. His willingness has not changed.
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ἔχω
having
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ἔχω
To have, to hold, to possess. I have learned in whatever state I am to be content. Contentment is not about having more but appreciating what you have.
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λυπέω
you may be grieved
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λυπέω
to distress; reflexively or passively, to be sad
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καθώς
even as
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καθώς
just (or inasmuch) as, that
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λοιποί
rest
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λοιποί
remaining ones
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