KJV:
For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep.
NASB:
For this we say to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive and remain until the coming of the Lord, will not precede those who have fallen asleep.
KJV:
For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:
NASB:
For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first.
KJV:
Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
NASB:
Then we who are alive and remain will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we shall always be with the Lord.
KJV:
For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.
NASB:
For you yourselves know full well that the day of the Lord will come just like a thief in the night.
KJV:
For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ,
NASB:
For God has not destined us for wrath, but for obtaining salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ,
KJV:
And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;
NASB:
But we request of you, brethren, that you appreciate those who diligently labor among you, and have charge over you in the Lord and give you instruction,
KJV:
And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
NASB:
Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you entirely; and may your spirit and soul and body be preserved complete, without blame at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.