We want you to know the truth. What the apostle has said about "a life that pleases God" in the first part of the chapter, likely has something to do with their misunderstanding of Christ's Coming. Some part of the preaching of the Good News had been twisted into a "reason" why they should not live a quiet active life; and why they were sad about those believers who had died. As are those who have no hope. That is, as the heathen and those of the Jews who do not believe in a "raising from death." This shows their sadness had its roots in their belief that the dead would not share in Christ's heavenly kingdom.

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