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1 Thessalonians 5 cross-references
1 Thessalonians 5 has 28 verses, which point to 528 other passages and are cited by 562. Below is the King James text of each verse with its strongest cross-references, ranked by OpenBible.info reader votes.
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But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you.
Points to (7)
- Acts 1:7 — And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his… 13 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 4:9 — But as touching brotherly love ye need not that I write unto you: for ye yourselves are taught of God to love… 9 votes
- Matthew 24:36 — But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only. 9 votes
- Matthew 24:3 — And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall… 4 votes
- Mark 13:30–32 — Verily I say unto you, that this generation shall not pass, till all these things be done. 3 votes
- 2 Corinthians 9:1 — For as touching the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you: 2 votes
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- Acts 1:7 — And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his… 36 votes
- Romans 13:11 — And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer… 29 votes
- Mark 13:32 — But of that day and that hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but… 15 votes
- Matthew 24:3 — And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall… 12 votes
1 Thessalonians 5:2
For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.
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- Revelation 16:15 — Behold, I come as a thief. Blessed is he that watcheth, and keepeth his garments, lest he walk naked, and… 26 votes
- 2 Peter 3:10 — But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a… 23 votes
- Revelation 3:3 — Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If therefore thou shalt not… 18 votes
- Matthew 24:42–44 — Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come. 18 votes
- Luke 12:39–40 — And this know, that if the goodman of the house had known what hour the thief would come, he would have… 16 votes
- Matthew 25:13 — Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh. 16 votes
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- Revelation 16:15 — Behold, I come as a thief. Blessed is he that watcheth, and keepeth his garments, lest he walk naked, and… 26 votes
- Matthew 24:36 — But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only. 26 votes
- Luke 21:34 — And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness,… 19 votes
- Revelation 3:3 — Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If therefore thou shalt not… 17 votes
1 Thessalonians 5:3
For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.
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- Luke 21:34–35 — And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness,… 31 votes
- Matthew 24:37–39 — But as the days of Noe were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. 24 votes
- Luke 17:26–30 — And as it was in the days of Noe, so shall it be also in the days of the Son of man. 17 votes
- Revelation 18:7–8 — How much she hath glorified herself, and lived deliciously, so much torment and sorrow give her: for she… 13 votes
- Hebrews 2:3 — How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and… 8 votes
- 2 Thessalonians 1:9 — Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his… 8 votes
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- Matthew 24:8 — All these are the beginning of sorrows. 14 votes
- Ecclesiastes 9:12 — For man also knoweth not his time: as the fishes that are taken in an evil net, and as the birds that are… 11 votes
- Proverbs 24:16 — For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief. 11 votes
- Psalms 69:22 — Let their table become a snare before them: and that which should have been for their welfare, let it become… 9 votes
1 Thessalonians 5:4
But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief.
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- 1 John 2:8 — Again, a new commandment I write unto you, which thing is true in him and in you: because the darkness is… 4 votes
- 2 Peter 3:10 — But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a… 3 votes
- 1 Peter 2:9–10 — But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew… 3 votes
- Colossians 1:13 — Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son: 3 votes
- Jeremiah 42:16 — Then it shall come to pass, that the sword, which ye feared, shall overtake you there in the land of Egypt,… 3 votes
- Deuteronomy 28:45 — Moreover all these curses shall come upon thee, and shall pursue thee, and overtake thee, till thou be… 3 votes
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- 2 Corinthians 6:14 — Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with… 33 votes
- John 1:9 — That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world. 17 votes
- 1 Peter 2:9 — But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew… 15 votes
- Acts 26:18 — To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they… 14 votes
1 Thessalonians 5:5
Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness.
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- Ephesians 5:8 — For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light: 20 votes
- Acts 26:18 — To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they… 13 votes
- John 12:36 — While ye have light, believe in the light, that ye may be the children of light. These things spake Jesus,… 11 votes
- Luke 16:8 — And the lord commended the unjust steward, because he had done wisely: for the children of this world are in… 6 votes
Pointed to from (16)
- Matthew 5:14 — Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. 87 votes
- Romans 13:11 — And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer… 47 votes
- Luke 4:18 — The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent… 26 votes
- Genesis 1:5 — And God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And the evening and the morning were the… 16 votes
1 Thessalonians 5:6
Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober.
Points to (37)
- 1 Peter 1:13 — Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought… 21 votes
- Matthew 24:42 — Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come. 18 votes
- Luke 22:46 — And said unto them, Why sleep ye? rise and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. 16 votes
- 1 Peter 5:8 — Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he… 12 votes
- Romans 13:11–14 — And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer… 11 votes
- Revelation 16:15 — Behold, I come as a thief. Blessed is he that watcheth, and keepeth his garments, lest he walk naked, and… 10 votes
Pointed to from (23)
- 1 Peter 5:8 — Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he… 70 votes
- Ephesians 5:14 — Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light. 69 votes
- 1 Corinthians 16:13 — Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. 38 votes
- Luke 12:40 — Be ye therefore ready also: for the Son of man cometh at an hour when ye think not. 25 votes
1 Thessalonians 5:7
For they that sleep sleep in the night; and they that be drunken are drunken in the night.
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- Romans 13:13 — Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in… 9 votes
- 2 Peter 2:13 — And shall receive the reward of unrighteousness, as they that count it pleasure to riot in the day time.… 8 votes
- 1 Corinthians 15:34 — Awake to righteousness, and sin not; for some have not the knowledge of God: I speak this to your shame. 8 votes
- Acts 2:15 — For these are not drunken, as ye suppose, seeing it is but the third hour of the day. 5 votes
- Daniel 5:4–5 — They drank wine, and praised the gods of gold, and of silver, of brass, of iron, of wood, and of stone. 4 votes
- Ephesians 5:14 — Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light. 3 votes
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- Ephesians 5:11 — And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them. 11 votes
- Galatians 5:21 — Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also… 9 votes
- Ephesians 5:18 — And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; 7 votes
- 1 Samuel 25:36 — And Abigail came to Nabal; and, behold, he held a feast in his house, like the feast of a king; and Nabal's… 4 votes
1 Thessalonians 5:8
But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation.
Points to (25)
- Romans 13:12–13 — The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put… 24 votes
- 1 Peter 1:13 — Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought… 16 votes
- Ephesians 6:11 — Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 15 votes
- Isaiah 59:17 — For he put on righteousness as a breastplate, and an helmet of salvation upon his head; and he put on the… 12 votes
- Hebrews 10:35–36 — Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward. 11 votes
- Hebrews 6:19 — Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the… 9 votes
Pointed to from (22)
- Ephesians 6:11 — Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 73 votes
- Ephesians 6:14 — Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; 58 votes
- Ephesians 6:17 — And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: 40 votes
- 1 Corinthians 13:13 — And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity. 36 votes
1 Thessalonians 5:9
For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ,
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- 1 Thessalonians 1:10 — And to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, even Jesus, which delivered us from the… 30 votes
- 1 Peter 2:10 — Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now… 17 votes
- 2 Timothy 2:10 — Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in… 12 votes
- Acts 13:48 — And when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were… 9 votes
- Proverbs 16:4 — The LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil. 7 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 3:3 — That no man should be moved by these afflictions: for yourselves know that we are appointed thereunto. 6 votes
Pointed to from (16)
- Romans 8:28 — And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called… 73 votes
- John 3:36 — He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but… 32 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 1:10 — And to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, even Jesus, which delivered us from the… 29 votes
- John 5:24 — Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting… 25 votes
1 Thessalonians 5:10
Who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him.
Points to (18)
- Romans 14:8–9 — For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; and whether we die, we die unto the Lord: whether we live… 12 votes
- 1 Peter 3:18 — For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being… 9 votes
- Ephesians 5:2 — And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to… 4 votes
- 2 Corinthians 5:15 — And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which… 4 votes
- Matthew 20:28 — Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for… 4 votes
- 1 Peter 2:24 — Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto… 3 votes
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- Galatians 2:20 — I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now… 55 votes
- Psalms 4:8 — I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety. 28 votes
- Galatians 5:22 — But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 21 votes
- Romans 14:8 — For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; and whether we die, we die unto the Lord: whether we live… 18 votes
1 Thessalonians 5:11
Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do.
Points to (18)
- Ephesians 4:29 — Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that… 69 votes
- Romans 15:2 — Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification. 49 votes
- Hebrews 10:25 — Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and… 48 votes
- Hebrews 3:13 — But exhort one another daily, while it is called To day; lest any of you be hardened through the… 38 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 4:18 — Wherefore comfort one another with these words. 32 votes
- Romans 14:19 — Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another. 28 votes
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- Ephesians 4:29 — Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that… 96 votes
- Hebrews 10:24 — And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: 89 votes
- Hebrews 10:25 — Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and… 82 votes
- 2 Corinthians 1:4 — Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by… 42 votes
1 Thessalonians 5:12
And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;
Points to (38)
- Hebrews 13:17 — Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that… 33 votes
- Hebrews 13:7 — Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow,… 28 votes
- 1 Timothy 5:17–18 — Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and… 23 votes
- 1 Corinthians 16:18 — For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge ye them that are such. 15 votes
- 1 Corinthians 16:16 — That ye submit yourselves unto such, and to every one that helpeth with us, and laboureth. 14 votes
- 1 Corinthians 15:10 — But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I… 9 votes
Pointed to from (16)
- Hebrews 13:17 — Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that… 66 votes
- Hebrews 13:7 — Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow,… 35 votes
- 1 Timothy 5:17 — Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and… 25 votes
- Romans 12:1 — I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice,… 18 votes
1 Thessalonians 5:13
And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace among yourselves.
Points to (20)
- Mark 9:50 — Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his saltness, wherewith will ye season it? Have salt in yourselves,… 9 votes
- Hebrews 12:14 — Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord: 8 votes
- James 3:18 — And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace. 6 votes
- Galatians 6:6 — Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things. 6 votes
- 1 Corinthians 9:7–11 — Who goeth a warfare any time at his own charges? who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not of the fruit… 6 votes
- John 13:34–35 — A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one… 6 votes
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- Romans 12:18 — If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. 15 votes
- Ephesians 4:3 — Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. 9 votes
- 1 Corinthians 1:10 — Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that… 9 votes
- Philippians 2:14 — Do all things without murmurings and disputings: 8 votes
1 Thessalonians 5:14
Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.
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- 2 Timothy 4:2 — Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and… 16 votes
- Romans 14:1 — Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations. 14 votes
- Acts 20:35 — I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words… 11 votes
- 2 Thessalonians 3:6–7 — Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every… 9 votes
- Isaiah 35:3–4 — Strengthen ye the weak hands, and confirm the feeble knees. 8 votes
- 2 Thessalonians 3:11–13 — For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies. 7 votes
Pointed to from (37)
- Galatians 6:2 — Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ. 68 votes
- Romans 15:1 — We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves. 52 votes
- Acts 20:35 — I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words… 30 votes
- 2 Timothy 4:2 — Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and… 25 votes
1 Thessalonians 5:15
See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.
Points to (37)
- 1 Peter 3:9 — Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto… 36 votes
- Galatians 6:10 — As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household… 23 votes
- Leviticus 19:18 — Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy… 18 votes
- 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… 16 votes
- Romans 12:17–21 — Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. 15 votes
- Hebrews 12:14 — Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord: 14 votes
Pointed to from (34)
- Proverbs 20:22 — Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee. 127 votes
- Galatians 6:10 — As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household… 40 votes
- 1 Peter 3:9 — Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto… 31 votes
- Romans 12:17 — Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. 31 votes
1 Thessalonians 5:16
Rejoice evermore.
Points to (5)
- Romans 12:12 — Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer; 79 votes
- Philippians 4:4 — Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice. 68 votes
- Matthew 5:12 — Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which… 47 votes
- 2 Corinthians 6:10 — As sorrowful, yet alway rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all… 36 votes
- Luke 10:20 — Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your… 25 votes
Pointed to from (12)
- Philippians 4:4 — Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice. 108 votes
- Acts 16:25 — And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them. 42 votes
- Romans 12:12 — Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer; 36 votes
- John 15:11 — These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full. 10 votes
1 Thessalonians 5:17
Pray without ceasing.
Points to (6)
- Romans 12:12 — Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer; 162 votes
- Colossians 4:2 — Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving; 140 votes
- Ephesians 6:18 — Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance… 109 votes
- Luke 18:1 — And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; 103 votes
- Luke 21:36 — Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall… 78 votes
- 1 Peter 4:7 — But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer. 65 votes
Pointed to from (23)
- Philippians 4:6 — Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be… 240 votes
- Ephesians 6:18 — Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance… 91 votes
- Colossians 4:2 — Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving; 85 votes
- Luke 18:1 — And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; 80 votes
1 Thessalonians 5:18
In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
Points to (10)
- Ephesians 5:20 — Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ; 164 votes
- Philippians 4:6 — Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be… 123 votes
- Colossians 3:17 — And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the… 110 votes
- Hebrews 13:15 — By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips… 83 votes
- Job 1:21 — And said, Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thither: the LORD gave, and the LORD… 51 votes
- 1 Peter 4:2 — That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God. 48 votes
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- Psalms 34:1 — [A Psalm of David, when he changed his behaviour before Abimelech; who drove him away, and he departed.] I… 70 votes
- Colossians 3:17 — And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the… 46 votes
- Matthew 6:10 — Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. 46 votes
- Ephesians 5:20 — Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ; 36 votes
1 Thessalonians 5:19
Quench not the Spirit.
Points to (12)
- Ephesians 4:30 — And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption. 50 votes
- Acts 7:51 — Ye stiffnecked and uncircumcised in heart and ears, ye do always resist the Holy Ghost: as your fathers did,… 36 votes
- 2 Timothy 1:6 — Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of… 30 votes
- 1 Timothy 4:14 — Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of… 27 votes
- Isaiah 63:10 — But they rebelled, and vexed his holy Spirit: therefore he was turned to be their enemy, and he fought… 25 votes
- Psalms 51:11 — Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me. 16 votes
Pointed to from (8)
- Ephesians 4:30 — And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption. 57 votes
- 2 Timothy 1:6 — Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of… 31 votes
- 2 Timothy 1:14 — That good thing which was committed unto thee keep by the Holy Ghost which dwelleth in us. 7 votes
- 1 Corinthians 14:29 — Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the other judge. 6 votes
1 Thessalonians 5:20
Despise not prophesyings.
Points to (18)
- 1 Corinthians 14:3–6 — But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort. 11 votes
- 1 Corinthians 14:1 — Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy. 10 votes
- 1 Corinthians 14:37–39 — If any man think himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things that I write unto… 8 votes
- 1 Corinthians 11:4 — Every man praying or prophesying, having his head covered, dishonoureth his head. 8 votes
- Numbers 11:25–29 — And the LORD came down in a cloud, and spake unto him, and took of the spirit that was upon him, and gave it… 8 votes
- 1 Corinthians 14:22–25 — Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to them that believe not: but prophesying… 7 votes
Pointed to from (7)
- 1 Corinthians 14:1 — Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy. 10 votes
- 2 Timothy 4:2 — Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and… 5 votes
- 1 Corinthians 14:39 — Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues. 5 votes
- Romans 12:6 — Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy… 5 votes
1 Thessalonians 5:21
Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
Points to (37)
- 1 John 4:1 — Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets… 41 votes
- Romans 12:2 — And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove… 34 votes
- Ephesians 5:10 — Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord. 26 votes
- Luke 12:57 — Yea, and why even of yourselves judge ye not what is right? 21 votes
- Acts 17:11 — These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind,… 20 votes
- Philippians 4:8 — Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just,… 18 votes
Pointed to from (23)
- Philippians 4:8 — Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just,… 91 votes
- 1 John 4:1 — Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets… 65 votes
- Revelation 2:2 — I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil: and thou… 20 votes
- Romans 12:9 — Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. 18 votes
1 Thessalonians 5:22
Abstain from all appearance of evil.
Points to (11)
- 2 Corinthians 6:3 — Giving no offence in any thing, that the ministry be not blamed: 19 votes
- Philippians 4:8 — Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just,… 17 votes
- 2 Corinthians 8:20–21 — Avoiding this, that no man should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us: 14 votes
- 1 Corinthians 10:31–33 — Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. 13 votes
- Romans 12:17 — Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. 10 votes
- Exodus 23:7 — Keep thee far from a false matter; and the innocent and righteous slay thou not: for I will not justify the… 9 votes
Pointed to from (27)
- Proverbs 8:13 — The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I… 14 votes
- Romans 12:17 — Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. 13 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… 12 votes
- Proverbs 14:16 — A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident. 11 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 preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Points to (33)
- Jude 1:24 — Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his… 51 votes
- 1 Corinthians 1:8–9 — Who shall also confirm you unto the end, that ye may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. 41 votes
- Hebrews 4:12 — For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the… 40 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… 30 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… 27 votes
- Ephesians 5:26–27 — That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, 24 votes
Pointed to from (42)
- Philippians 1:6 — Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day… 424 votes
- Numbers 6:24 — The LORD bless thee, and keep thee: 60 votes
- 1 Corinthians 1:8 — Who shall also confirm you unto the end, that ye may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. 50 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 4:3 — For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication: 30 votes
1 Thessalonians 5:24
Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it.
Points to (35)
- 2 Thessalonians 3:3 — But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil. 46 votes
- Numbers 23:19 — God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall… 37 votes
- Deuteronomy 7:9 — Know therefore that the LORD thy God, he is God, the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them… 31 votes
- 1 Corinthians 1:9 — God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord. 30 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… 27 votes
- 2 Timothy 2:13 — If we believe not, yet he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself. 27 votes
Pointed to from (9)
- 1 Corinthians 10:13 — There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you… 82 votes
- Hebrews 10:23 — Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;) 73 votes
- Psalms 138:8 — The LORD will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O LORD, endureth for ever: forsake not the works… 61 votes
- 2 Thessalonians 3:3 — But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil. 59 votes
1 Thessalonians 5:25
Brethren, pray for us.
Points to (8)
- Hebrews 13:18–19 — Pray for us: for we trust we have a good conscience, in all things willing to live honestly. 9 votes
- Philippians 1:19 — For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus… 9 votes
- Philemon 1:22 — But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I trust that through your prayers I shall be given unto you. 7 votes
- 2 Corinthians 1:11 — Ye also helping together by prayer for us, that for the gift bestowed upon us by the means of many persons… 7 votes
- Colossians 4:3 — Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ,… 5 votes
- Ephesians 6:18–20 — Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance… 5 votes
Pointed to from (9)
- James 5:16 — Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent… 24 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… 16 votes
- 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… 15 votes
- Hebrews 13:18 — Pray for us: for we trust we have a good conscience, in all things willing to live honestly. 10 votes
1 Thessalonians 5:26
Greet all the brethren with an holy kiss.
Points to (2)
- Romans 16:16 — Salute one another with an holy kiss. The churches of Christ salute you. 12 votes
- 1 Corinthians 16:20 — All the brethren greet you. Greet ye one another with an holy kiss. 7 votes
Pointed to from (10)
- Romans 16:16 — Salute one another with an holy kiss. The churches of Christ salute you. 9 votes
- 2 Corinthians 13:12 — Greet one another with an holy kiss. 4 votes
- 1 Corinthians 16:20 — All the brethren greet you. Greet ye one another with an holy kiss. 4 votes
- 1 Peter 5:14 — Greet ye one another with a kiss of charity. Peace be with you all that are in Christ Jesus. Amen. 3 votes
1 Thessalonians 5:27
I charge you by the Lord that this epistle be read unto all the holy brethren.
Points to (17)
- Colossians 4:16 — And when this epistle is read among you, cause that it be read also in the church of the Laodiceans; and that… 7 votes
- 2 Timothy 4:1 — I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his… 4 votes
- 1 Timothy 5:21 — I charge thee before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the elect angels, that thou observe these things… 3 votes
- 1 Timothy 5:7 — And these things give in charge, that they may be blameless. 3 votes
- 1 Timothy 1:3 — As I besought thee to abide still at Ephesus, when I went into Macedonia, that thou mightest charge some that… 3 votes
- Acts 19:13 — Then certain of the vagabond Jews, exorcists, took upon them to call over them which had evil spirits the… 3 votes
Pointed to from (5)
- Colossians 4:16 — And when this epistle is read among you, cause that it be read also in the church of the Laodiceans; and that… 10 votes
- Exodus 24:7 — And he took the book of the covenant, and read in the audience of the people: and they said, All that the… 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… 4 votes
- Hebrews 3:1 — Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our… 3 votes
1 Thessalonians 5:28
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen. «The first epistle to the Thessalonians was written from Athens.»
Points to (4)
- Romans 16:20 — And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with… 7 votes
- 2 Thessalonians 3:18 — The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. «The second epistle to the Thessalonians was… 4 votes
- Romans 16:23 — Gaius mine host, and of the whole church, saluteth you. Erastus the chamberlain of the city saluteth you, and… 2 votes
- Romans 1:7 — To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and… 2 votes
Pointed to from (2)
- Romans 16:20 — And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with… 7 votes
- Romans 1:7 — To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and… 3 votes