John Calvin Commentary 1 Thessalonians 4:18

"Wherefore comfort one another with these words." — 1 Thessalonians 4:18 (ASV)

Comfort. He now shows more openly what I have previously stated — that in the faith of the resurrection we have good ground for consolation, provided we are members of Christ and are truly united to him as our Head. At the same time, the Apostle would not have each one seek for himself relief from grief, but also administer it to others.