By the word of the Lord (εν λογω Κυριου). We do not know to what word of the Lord Jesus Paul refers, probably Paul meaning only th…

For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord. By the command, or inspired teaching of the Lord. Professor Bush (Anastasis, p. 265) sup…

By the word of the Lord.—Literally, in. This is a most direct claim to plenary inspiration. It does not mean “According t…

We shall have no preference over the saints who are sleeping in Jesus, we shall not go before them, and we shall be on a blessed equality with them…

The authority that validates Paul’s affirmation in v.14 is nothing le than “the Lord’s own word” (cf. 1:8). Various attempts have been made to iden…

For this we say unto you. He now briefly explains how believers will be raised from death. Now, as he speaks of something very great, incr…

For this we say to you by the word of the Lord
The apostle, delivering something new and extraordinary concerning th…

Here is comfort for the relations and friends of those who die in the Lord. Grief for the death of friends is lawful; we may weep for our own lo , …

Previously, Paul aimed to bring the The alonians to the practice of self-control instead of sinful desire, and to curtail their idlene . Now he urg…