1 Thessalonians 4:18

Wherefore comfort one another with these words Lit., in these words, in the revelation just communicated the readers are to find comfort for each other under their recent bereavement, and in all such seasons. Observe how wishful the Apostle is that his flock should minister to each other. Comp. ch. 1 Thessalonians 5:12; 1 Thessalonians 5:14, and notes.

Comfortor encourage: same as the "exhort" of 1 Thessalonians 4:1; 1 Thessalonians 4:10; it denotes any kind of animating and cheering address. See notes on "exhortation," ch. 1 Thessalonians 2:3; 1 Thessalonians 3:2.

"Listen! it is no dream: the Apostles" trump

Gives earnest of the Archangel's; calmly now,

Our hearts yet beating high

To that victorious lay,

(Most like a warrior's, to the martial dirge

Of a true comrade,) in the grave we trust

Our treasure for a while."