Bible Verses About "What Does the Bible Say About the Rapture"
Paul describes believers being 'caught up' to meet the Lord in the air at His return. Christians disagree on the timing — before, during, or after the tribulation — but all agree Christ will return.
Paul describes believers being 'caught up' to meet the Lord in the air at His return. Christians disagree on the timing — before, during, or after the tribulation — but all agree Christ will return.
"The dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds." — 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Does the Bible Say About the Rapture?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"The dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds."
"We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye."
"Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh."
Related Questions & Their Verses
What Does the Bible Say About the Second Coming of Christ?
Revelation 1:7 · Acts 1:11 · Matthew 24:36
What Does the Bible Say About the Antichrist?
2 Thessalonians 2:3-4 · Revelation 13:7-8 · 1 John 2:18
What Is the Rapture?
1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 · 1 Corinthians 15:51-52 · John 14:3
What Is the Second Coming of Christ?
Revelation 1:7 · Matthew 24:30 · Acts 1:11
What Is the Tribulation?
Matthew 24:21 · Revelation 7:14 · Daniel 9:27
Who Is the Antichrist?
1 John 2:18 · 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4 · Revelation 13:7-8
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