1 Thessalonians 4:13-15

Haweis(i) 13 Now I would not have you ignorant, brethren, concerning those who are fallen asleep, that ye be not afflicted, as the rest [of mankind] who have no hope. 14 For if we believe that Jesus died, and rose again, so also those that have fallen asleep for Jesus shall God bring with him. 15 For this I say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive, who are left unto the coming of the Lord, shall not prevent those who are fallen asleep.