1 Thessalonians 2 cross-references
1 Thessalonians 2 has 20 verses, which point to 472 other passages and are cited by 491. Below is the King James text of each verse with its strongest cross-references, ranked by OpenBible.info reader votes.
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For yourselves, brethren, know our entrance in unto you, that it was not in vain:
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- 2 Thessalonians 3:1 — Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it… 6 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 2:13 — For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of… 4 votes
- Philippians 2:16 — Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither… 4 votes
- 1 Corinthians 15:58 — Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord,… 4 votes
- 1 Corinthians 15:2 — By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 4 votes
- Habakkuk 2:13 — Behold, is it not of the LORD of hosts that the people shall labour in the very fire, and the people shall… 4 votes
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- 2 Thessalonians 3:1 — Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it… 5 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 1:9 — For they themselves shew of us what manner of entering in we had unto you, and how ye turned to God from… 3 votes
- Acts 20:18 — And when they were come to him, he said unto them, Ye know, from the first day that I came into Asia, after… 3 votes
- 2 Thessalonians 1:10 — When he shall come to be glorified in his saints, and to be admired in all them that believe (because our… 2 votes
1 Thessalonians 2:2
But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God with much contention.
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- Acts 16:22–24 — And the multitude rose up together against them: and the magistrates rent off their clothes, and commanded to… 8 votes
- Acts 4:13 — Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men,… 8 votes
- 2 Timothy 1:12 — For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have… 4 votes
- Acts 17:2–9 — And Paul, as his manner was, went in unto them, and three sabbath days reasoned with them out of the… 4 votes
- 1 Peter 2:14–16 — Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of… 3 votes
- Hebrews 12:2–3 — Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the… 3 votes
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- Proverbs 28:1 — The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion. 44 votes
- Philippians 1:30 — Having the same conflict which ye saw in me, and now hear to be in me. 12 votes
- Ephesians 6:19 — And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery… 9 votes
- Acts 16:22 — And the multitude rose up together against them: and the magistrates rent off their clothes, and commanded to… 9 votes
1 Thessalonians 2:3
For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile:
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- 2 Corinthians 4:2 — But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God… 9 votes
- 2 Corinthians 2:17 — For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of… 9 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 4:7 — For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness. 6 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 2:5–6 — For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness: 5 votes
- 2 Corinthians 12:16–18 — But be it so, I did not burden you: nevertheless, being crafty, I caught you with guile. 4 votes
- 2 Corinthians 7:2 — Receive us; we have wronged no man, we have corrupted no man, we have defrauded no man. 4 votes
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- 2 Corinthians 4:2 — But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God… 16 votes
- 2 Thessalonians 2:11 — And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie: 10 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 4:7 — For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness. 7 votes
- Acts 20:2 — And when he had gone over those parts, and had given them much exhortation, he came into Greece, 6 votes
1 Thessalonians 2:4
But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts.
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- Galatians 1:10 — For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the… 23 votes
- Romans 8:27 — And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for… 14 votes
- Galatians 2:7 — But contrariwise, when they saw that the gospel of the uncircumcision was committed unto me, as the gospel of… 12 votes
- 2 Timothy 1:14 — That good thing which was committed unto thee keep by the Holy Ghost which dwelleth in us. 8 votes
- Psalms 17:3 — Thou hast proved mine heart; thou hast visited me in the night; thou hast tried me, and shalt find nothing; I… 8 votes
- Ephesians 6:6 — Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart; 6 votes
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- 2 Timothy 2:15 — Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word… 137 votes
- Galatians 1:10 — For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the… 137 votes
- 2 Timothy 2:4 — No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen… 35 votes
- Ephesians 6:6 — Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart; 16 votes
1 Thessalonians 2:5
For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness:
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- Romans 1:9 — For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I make… 9 votes
- 2 Corinthians 12:17 — Did I make a gain of you by any of them whom I sent unto you? 8 votes
- Acts 20:33 — I have coveted no man's silver, or gold, or apparel. 7 votes
- Galatians 1:20 — Now the things which I write unto you, behold, before God, I lie not. 5 votes
- 2 Peter 2:3 — And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long… 4 votes
- Revelation 18:12–13 — The merchandise of gold, and silver, and precious stones, and of pearls, and fine linen, and purple, and… 3 votes
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- 2 Corinthians 4:5 — For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus' sake. 9 votes
- 2 Peter 2:3 — And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long… 7 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 2:3 — For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile: 5 votes
- Philippians 4:17 — Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account. 4 votes
1 Thessalonians 2:6
Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ.
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- Galatians 1:10 — For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the… 9 votes
- John 5:44 — How can ye believe, which receive honour one of another, and seek not the honour that cometh from God only? 8 votes
- John 5:41 — I receive not honour from men. 7 votes
- Philemon 1:8–9 — Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient, 6 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 2:9 — For ye remember, brethren, our labour and travail: for labouring night and day, because we would not be… 6 votes
- Galatians 5:26 — Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another. 4 votes
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- John 12:43 — For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God. 12 votes
- Philemon 1:8 — Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient, 8 votes
- Psalms 131:1 — [A Song of degrees of David.] LORD, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty: neither do I exercise… 8 votes
- John 7:18 — He that speaketh of himself seeketh his own glory: but he that seeketh his glory that sent him, the same is… 7 votes
1 Thessalonians 2:7
But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children:
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- Isaiah 66:13 — As one whom his mother comforteth, so will I comfort you; and ye shall be comforted in Jerusalem. 12 votes
- 2 Timothy 2:24–25 — And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, 10 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 2:11 — As ye know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you, as a father doth his children, 9 votes
- Isaiah 49:23 — And kings shall be thy nursing fathers, and their queens thy nursing mothers: they shall bow down to thee… 6 votes
- James 3:17 — But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of… 5 votes
- Galatians 5:22–23 — But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 5 votes
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- 2 Timothy 2:24 — And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, 14 votes
- Isaiah 66:13 — As one whom his mother comforteth, so will I comfort you; and ye shall be comforted in Jerusalem. 13 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 5:14 — Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be… 6 votes
- 1 Corinthians 4:21 — What will ye? shall I come unto you with a rod, or in love, and in the spirit of meekness? 5 votes
1 Thessalonians 2:8
So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were dear unto us.
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- 1 John 3:16 — Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives… 11 votes
- 2 Corinthians 12:15 — And I will very gladly spend and be spent for you; though the more abundantly I love you, the less I be loved. 9 votes
- Philippians 2:17 — Yea, and if I be offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all. 7 votes
- Romans 1:11–12 — For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established; 6 votes
- Hebrews 13:17 — Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that… 3 votes
- Philippians 4:1 — Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly… 3 votes
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- 2 Corinthians 12:15 — And I will very gladly spend and be spent for you; though the more abundantly I love you, the less I be loved. 10 votes
- Philippians 1:8 — For God is my record, how greatly I long after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ. 5 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 3:12 — And the Lord make you to increase and abound in love one toward another, and toward all men, even as we do… 3 votes
- 2 Corinthians 7:3 — I speak not this to condemn you: for I have said before, that ye are in our hearts to die and live with you. 3 votes
1 Thessalonians 2:9
For ye remember, brethren, our labour and travail: for labouring night and day, because we would not be chargeable unto any of you, we preached unto you the gospel of God.
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- 2 Thessalonians 3:7–9 — For yourselves know how ye ought to follow us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you; 14 votes
- 2 Corinthians 11:9 — And when I was present with you, and wanted, I was chargeable to no man: for that which was lacking to me the… 12 votes
- Acts 18:3 — And because he was of the same craft, he abode with them, and wrought: for by their occupation they were… 7 votes
- 2 Corinthians 12:13–14 — For what is it wherein ye were inferior to other churches, except it be that I myself was not burdensome to… 5 votes
- 2 Timothy 1:3 — I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with pure conscience, that without ceasing I have remembrance… 4 votes
- 1 Timothy 5:5 — Now she that is a widow indeed, and desolate, trusteth in God, and continueth in supplications and prayers… 4 votes
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- 2 Thessalonians 3:8 — Neither did we eat any man's bread for nought; but wrought with labour and travail night and day, that we… 11 votes
- Acts 18:3 — And because he was of the same craft, he abode with them, and wrought: for by their occupation they were… 9 votes
- Psalms 1:2 — But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. 9 votes
- 1 Corinthians 9:15 — But I have used none of these things: neither have I written these things, that it should be so done unto me:… 8 votes
1 Thessalonians 2:10
Ye are witnesses, and God also, how holily and justly and unblameably we behaved ourselves among you that believe:
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- 1 Peter 5:3 — Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock. 6 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 1:5 — For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much… 6 votes
- 2 Corinthians 1:12 — For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with… 6 votes
- Titus 2:7–8 — In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity, 5 votes
- 2 Timothy 3:10 — But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience, 3 votes
- Acts 20:18 — And when they were come to him, he said unto them, Ye know, from the first day that I came into Asia, after… 3 votes
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- 1 Timothy 4:12 — Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity,… 25 votes
- Matthew 10:16 — Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as… 6 votes
- 2 Corinthians 1:12 — For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with… 5 votes
- Luke 6:42 — Either how canst thou say to thy brother, Brother, let me pull out the mote that is in thine eye, when thou… 5 votes
1 Thessalonians 2:11
As ye know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you, as a father doth his children,
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- 1 Corinthians 4:14–15 — I write not these things to shame you, but as my beloved sons I warn you. 9 votes
- Hebrews 13:22 — And I beseech you, brethren, suffer the word of exhortation: for I have written a letter unto you in few… 6 votes
- 2 Timothy 4:1–2 — I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his… 5 votes
- 1 Timothy 5:21 — I charge thee before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the elect angels, that thou observe these things… 5 votes
- 2 Thessalonians 3:12 — Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat… 5 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 5:11 — Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do. 4 votes
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- 1 Thessalonians 2:7 — But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children: 9 votes
- 1 Corinthians 4:14 — I write not these things to shame you, but as my beloved sons I warn you. 6 votes
- Proverbs 4:1 — Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding. 6 votes
- Hebrews 3:13 — But exhort one another daily, while it is called To day; lest any of you be hardened through the… 5 votes
1 Thessalonians 2:12
That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.
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- 1 John 2:6 — He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked. 12 votes
- Ephesians 4:1 — I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are… 12 votes
- 1 John 1:6–7 — If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth: 10 votes
- 2 Thessalonians 2:13–14 — But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the… 9 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 4:12 — That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lack of nothing. 8 votes
- 1 Peter 5:10 — But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have… 6 votes
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- Colossians 1:13 — Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son: 44 votes
- Ephesians 4:1 — I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are… 44 votes
- Philippians 3:14 — I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. 42 votes
- 1 Peter 5:10 — But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have… 33 votes
1 Thessalonians 2:13
For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe.
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- Hebrews 4:12 — For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the… 41 votes
- Romans 10:17 — So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. 28 votes
- 1 Peter 1:23 — Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth… 25 votes
- 1 Peter 1:25 — But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you. 22 votes
- 1 Peter 2:2 — As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby: 16 votes
- Luke 11:28 — But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it. 15 votes
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- Hebrews 4:12 — For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the… 72 votes
- Romans 10:17 — So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. 51 votes
- Isaiah 55:11 — So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall… 41 votes
- 3 John 1:2 — Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. 22 votes
1 Thessalonians 2:14
For ye, brethren, became followers of the churches of God which in Judaea are in Christ Jesus: for ye also have suffered like things of your own countrymen, even as they have of the Jews:
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- 1 Thessalonians 3:4 — For verily, when we were with you, we told you before that we should suffer tribulation; even as it came to… 9 votes
- Hebrews 10:33–34 — Partly, whilst ye were made a gazingstock both by reproaches and afflictions; and partly, whilst ye became… 8 votes
- Hebrews 5:7–8 — Who in the days of his flesh, when he had offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears… 7 votes
- 2 Thessalonians 1:4 — So that we ourselves glory in you in the churches of God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions… 6 votes
- Galatians 1:22 — And was unknown by face unto the churches of Judaea which were in Christ: 5 votes
- 2 Corinthians 8:1–2 — Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia; 5 votes
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- 3 John 1:11 — Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that… 11 votes
- Matthew 24:9 — Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for… 11 votes
- Luke 6:22 — Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall… 10 votes
- Philippians 4:9 — Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace… 8 votes
1 Thessalonians 2:15
Who both killed the Lord Jesus, and their own prophets, and have persecuted us; and they please not God, and are contrary to all men:
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- Matthew 5:12 — Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which… 12 votes
- Acts 7:52 — Which of the prophets have not your fathers persecuted? and they have slain them which shewed before of the… 8 votes
- Luke 11:48–53 — Truly ye bear witness that ye allow the deeds of your fathers: for they indeed killed them, and ye build… 8 votes
- Acts 2:23 — Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked hands… 7 votes
- Luke 13:33–34 — Nevertheless I must walk to day, and to morrow, and the day following: for it cannot be that a prophet perish… 6 votes
- Acts 3:15 — And killed the Prince of life, whom God hath raised from the dead; whereof we are witnesses. 5 votes
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- Isaiah 66:24 — And they shall go forth, and look upon the carcases of the men that have transgressed against me: for their… 10 votes
- Matthew 5:12 — Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which… 9 votes
- Hebrews 10:38 — Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him. 7 votes
- Acts 7:52 — Which of the prophets have not your fathers persecuted? and they have slain them which shewed before of the… 7 votes
1 Thessalonians 2:16
Forbidding us to speak to the Gentiles that they might be saved, to fill up their sins alway: for the wrath is come upon them to the uttermost.
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- Acts 17:13 — But when the Jews of Thessalonica had knowledge that the word of God was preached of Paul at Berea, they came… 8 votes
- Acts 14:19 — And there came thither certain Jews from Antioch and Iconium, who persuaded the people, and, having stoned… 7 votes
- Acts 14:5 — And when there was an assault made both of the Gentiles, and also of the Jews with their rulers, to use them… 5 votes
- Mark 16:16 — He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. 5 votes
- Matthew 23:32 — Fill ye up then the measure of your fathers. 5 votes
- Malachi 4:1 — For, behold, the day cometh, that shall burn as an oven; and all the proud, yea, and all that do wickedly,… 5 votes
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- Romans 9:22 — What if God, willing to shew his wrath, and to make his power known, endured with much longsuffering the… 8 votes
- Isaiah 61:2 — To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn; 7 votes
- Genesis 15:16 — But in the fourth generation they shall come hither again: for the iniquity of the Amorites is not yet full. 7 votes
- 1 Timothy 4:16 — Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save… 6 votes
1 Thessalonians 2:17
But we, brethren, being taken from you for a short time in presence, not in heart, endeavoured the more abundantly to see your face with great desire.
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- Colossians 2:5 — For though I be absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, joying and beholding your order, and… 12 votes
- 1 Corinthians 5:3 — For I verily, as absent in body, but present in spirit, have judged already, as though I were present,… 9 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 3:6 — But now when Timotheus came from you unto us, and brought us good tidings of your faith and charity, and that… 6 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 3:10–11 — Night and day praying exceedingly that we might see your face, and might perfect that which is lacking in… 5 votes
- Romans 1:13 — Now I would not have you ignorant, brethren, that oftentimes I purposed to come unto you, (but was let… 5 votes
- Romans 15:23 — But now having no more place in these parts, and having a great desire these many years to come unto you; 4 votes
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- Colossians 2:5 — For though I be absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, joying and beholding your order, and… 9 votes
- 1 Corinthians 5:3 — For I verily, as absent in body, but present in spirit, have judged already, as though I were present,… 7 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 3:10 — Night and day praying exceedingly that we might see your face, and might perfect that which is lacking in… 6 votes
- Romans 15:22 — For which cause also I have been much hindered from coming to you. 6 votes
1 Thessalonians 2:18
Wherefore we would have come unto you, even I Paul, once and again; but Satan hindered us.
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- Romans 15:22 — For which cause also I have been much hindered from coming to you. 17 votes
- Romans 1:13 — Now I would not have you ignorant, brethren, that oftentimes I purposed to come unto you, (but was let… 12 votes
- Revelation 2:10 — Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that… 9 votes
- Zechariah 3:1–2 — And he shewed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the LORD, and Satan standing at his… 6 votes
- 2 Corinthians 11:12–14 — But what I do, that I will do, that I may cut off occasion from them which desire occasion; that wherein they… 5 votes
- Matthew 4:10 — Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and… 3 votes
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- Romans 1:13 — Now I would not have you ignorant, brethren, that oftentimes I purposed to come unto you, (but was let… 7 votes
- Daniel 10:13 — But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me one and twenty days: but, lo, Michael, one of the chief… 6 votes
- Romans 1:10 — Making request, if by any means now at length I might have a prosperous journey by the will of God to come… 4 votes
- 1 Timothy 3:14 — These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly: 2 votes
1 Thessalonians 2:19
For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming?
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- Philippians 4:1 — Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly… 15 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 3:13 — To the end he may stablish your hearts unblameable in holiness before God, even our Father, at the coming of… 12 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 5:23 — And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be… 10 votes
- Philippians 2:16 — Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither… 10 votes
- 2 Corinthians 1:14 — As also ye have acknowledged us in part, that we are your rejoicing, even as ye also are ours in the day of… 9 votes
- 1 Corinthians 15:23 — But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ's at his coming. 8 votes
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- Isaiah 62:3 — Thou shalt also be a crown of glory in the hand of the LORD, and a royal diadem in the hand of thy God. 15 votes
- Hebrews 13:17 — Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that… 11 votes
- Proverbs 11:30 — The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise. 11 votes
- James 5:7 — Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious… 9 votes
1 Thessalonians 2:20
For ye are our glory and joy.
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- 2 Corinthians 1:14 — As also ye have acknowledged us in part, that we are your rejoicing, even as ye also are ours in the day of… 10 votes
- 1 Corinthians 11:7 — For a man indeed ought not to cover his head, forasmuch as he is the image and glory of God: but the woman is… 2 votes
- Proverbs 17:6 — Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers. 0 votes
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- 1 Thessalonians 2:19 — For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ… 2 votes