For this we tell you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive, who are left to the coming of the Lord, will in no way precede those who have fallen asleep.
Word of the Lord -- Paul had this from the Lord (by revelation. cf. 1 Corinthians 15:51-54, Galatians 1:12; Jesus taught on this subject, John 5:28-29. Not all of Jesus’ words had been recorded. 