1 Thessalonians 4:18

Arabic Bible ERV 2009

فَشَجِّعُوا بَعضَكُمْ بَعضاً بِهَذا الكَلامِ.

What Does This Mean?

This verse tells us to comfort each other using the words of God's promise. Paul is speaking here, encouraging the Thessalonian believers not to grieve over those who have died but to find hope and strength in the promises found in scripture.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're playing with your friends and one of them gets sad because their pet fish died. This verse tells us that we can use the nice words from God's storybook to help make our friend feel better, just like a hug or a kind word.

Historical Background

Paul wrote this letter around AD 51 to the church in Thessalonica. He was reminding them of his previous teachings on Christ’s return and urging them to continue supporting one another with hope and encouragement from God's promises.

Living It Out Today

When a close friend loses someone they love, you can comfort them by sharing what Jesus taught about eternal life and the promise of being together again in heaven. This verse encourages us to use specific Bible verses as our words of comfort.

Topics

• hope
• comfort
• faith
• salvation
• loss
• promises of God

Related Verses

• 1 Corinthians 15:58
• John 14:27
• Romans 8:38-39
• Psalm 34:18
• Matthew 5:4

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is speaking in this verse?

Paul, the apostle, is speaking to the church in Thessalonica encouraging them with God's promise of eternal life.

Why is comfort important in times of loss according to this verse?

Comfort helps us remember God’s promises and find hope during difficult times like losing a loved one, offering strength and peace from those promises.

Can you give an example of using this verse in a practical situation?

If your friend is grieving after losing someone close, you could share 1 Thessalonians 4:18 and remind them that God will bring comfort through His promises and presence.

What kind of words does the verse suggest we use to comfort others?

We should use the specific words from scripture that promise hope, eternal life, and God's love for us, as a way to uplift and support those who are struggling.