## We do not ##

The pronoun "We" refers to Paul, Silvanus and Timothy but not the Thessalonians. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive]])

## We do not want you to misunderstand ##

"We want you to understand". (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-litotes]])

## you do not grieve ##

"you do not mourn"

## like the rest who do not have no certainty of the future ##

"like the people who do not believe"

## if we believe ##

The pronoun "we" refers Paul and his audience. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-inclusive]])

## rose again ##

"rose to live again"

## will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him ##

"will raise up the believers who have died with Jesus when he returns"

## For this we say ##

The pronoun "we" refers to Paul, Silvanus and Timothy but not the Thessalonians. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive]])

## at the coming of the Lord ##

"at the day of Christ's return"

## will surely not precede ##

"will surely not go before"