Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 1 Thessalonians 4:13
But we would not have you ignorant, brethren, concerning them that fall asleep; that ye sorrow not as the rest, who have no hope.SECOND ADVENT OF CHRISTWe would not have you ignorant ... This was one of Paul's favorite ways of introducing a new and important subject. It is also found in Romans 1:13; Romans 11:25; 1 Corinthians 10:1; 1 Corinthians 12:1, and 2 Corinthians 1:8, in all of which, as here, the term "brethren" is used with it for the sake of conveying the idea of tenderness and... read more
E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Thessalonians 4:13
I . Texts read "we". would . App-102 . have you, &c . See Romans 1:13 . concerning . App-104 . asleep = falling asleep. App-171 . others = the rest. App-124 . Add "also". no = not, as 1 Thessalonians 4:5 . read more