Book of 1 Thessalonians - Chapter 4 - Verse 17

This verse from 1 Thessalonians 4:17 speaks about the future event known as the Rapture, where believers in Jesus Christ will be taken up to meet Him in the air. The phrase "caught up together" comes from the Latin word "rapturo," from which the term "Rapture" is derived. This event is believed by many Christians to be the moment when Jesus returns in the clouds to gather His faithful followers before the great tribulation. When this happens, those who are alive and remain on earth will be transformed and taken up to be with the Lord forever. This verse gives hope to believers that they will be reunited with loved ones who have passed away and will spend eternity in the presence of God. It serves as a reminder of the promise of an eternal and perfect future for those who have put their faith in Jesus.