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1 Thessalonians 4:14Hope of the Lord’s return
For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep in Jesus.
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Interpretation

Paul urges a jesus rose that is traced in daily practice. 1 Thessalonians 4:14: notice "jesus" and "believe". Work out jesus rose through how disagreements are handled—learn freedom in service.

Context

This passage belongs to 1 Thessalonians, a epistle/letter witness, naming jesus rose. Placed in ch. 4, the nearby lines set its tone. The nearby sentences supply the texture.

Authorship & Historical Background

Long‑standing tradition credits 1 Thessalonians to Paul. 1 Thessalonians is frequently described this way: widely regarded as Pauline.. Scholars commonly date 1 Thessalonians AD 50–51. The setting is the Hope of the Lord’s return (epistle/letter). Apostolic Community is especially relevant in this line.

More details
Traditional:Paul
Modern scholarship:Authentic Pauline.
Date:AD 50–51
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Greek text is preserved in thousands of manuscripts. Early papyri (P46, P66, P75) from the 2nd-3rd centuries, along with major uncials like Sinaiticus and Vaticanus (4th century), provide strong textual witness. Minor variants exist but do not affect the core meaning.
Sources & witness notes
SinaiticusVaticanusP46