Verse 18

Then they also who are fallen asleep in Christ have perished.

Referenced Verses

• Rev 14:13 : 13 I heard the voice from heaven saying, "Write, 'Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.'" "Yes," says the Spirit, "that they may rest from their labors; for their works follow with them."
• 1 Cor 15:6 : 6 Then he appeared to over five hundred brothers at once, most of whom remain until now, but some have also fallen asleep.
• 1 Thess 4:13-14 : 13 But we don't want you to be ignorant, brothers, concerning those who have fallen asleep, so that you don't grieve like the rest, who have no hope. 14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep in Jesus.
• 1 Thess 4:16 : 16 For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with God's trumpet. The dead in Christ will rise first,