So encourage each other with these words.
Jeremiah said to Seraiah, “As soon as you come to Babylon, be sure to read this message so all the people can hear you.
When these things begin to happen, look up and hold your heads high, because the time when God will free you is near!”
After that, we who are still alive will be gathered up with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And we will be with the Lord forever.
Now, brothers and sisters, we do not need to write you about times and dates.
So encourage each other and give each other strength, just as you are doing now.
We ask you, brothers and sisters, to warn those who do not work. Encourage the people who are afraid. Help those who are weak. Be patient with everyone.
You have become weak, so make yourselves strong again.
