1 Thessalonians 4:17

Together with them [α μ α σ υ ν α υ τ ο ι ς]. %Ama, at the same time, referring to the living. We that are alive shall simultaneously or one and all (comp. Romans 3:12) be caught up. Sun aujtoiv along with them, i e., the dead. Thus ama is to be const. with shall be caught up. The A. V. and Rev. are inaccurate. 29 These are the important words as related to the disquietude of the Thessalonians.

Shall be caught up [α ρ π α γ η σ ο μ ε θ α]. By a swift, resistless, divine energy. Comp. 2 Corinthians 12:2; 2 Corinthians 12:4; Acts 8:39.

In the air [ε ι ς α ε ρ α]. Rend. into the air, and const. with shall be caught up. Ahr the atmosphere with the clouds, as distinguished from aijqhr the pure ether, which does not occur in N. T.

And so. After having met the Lord