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2 Thessalonians 2 cross-references
2 Thessalonians 2 has 17 verses, which point to 324 other passages and are cited by 498. Below is the King James text of each verse with its strongest cross-references, ranked by OpenBible.info reader votes.
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Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him,
Points to (10)
- 1 Thessalonians 4:14–17 — For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with… 10 votes
- Mark 13:27 — And then shall he send his angels, and shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from the… 7 votes
- Matthew 24:31 — And he shall send his angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they shall gather together his elect from… 6 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 Thessalonians 3:13 — To the end he may stablish your hearts unblameable in holiness before God, even our Father, at the coming of… 4 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… 4 votes
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- 1 Thessalonians 4:16 — For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the… 12 votes
- Matthew 24:31 — And he shall send his angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they shall gather together his elect from… 9 votes
- Hebrews 9:28 — So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the… 7 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 4:14 — For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with… 5 votes
2 Thessalonians 2:2
That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that the day of Christ is at hand.
Points to (25)
- 1 John 4:1–2 — Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets… 16 votes
- Mark 13:7 — And when ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars, be ye not troubled: for such things must needs be; but… 13 votes
- Matthew 24:4–6 — And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you. 11 votes
- 2 Peter 3:4–8 — And saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as… 8 votes
- 2 Thessalonians 3:17 — The salutation of Paul with mine own hand, which is the token in every epistle: so I write. 8 votes
- Luke 21:9 — But when ye shall hear of wars and commotions, be not terrified: for these things must first come to pass;… 7 votes
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- 2 Thessalonians 2:15 — Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our… 12 votes
- John 14:1 — Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. 12 votes
- Matthew 24:6 — And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to… 9 votes
- Hebrews 13:9 — Be not carried about with divers and strange doctrines. For it is a good thing that the heart be established… 6 votes
2 Thessalonians 2:3
Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition;
Points to (16)
- Matthew 24:4–6 — And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you. 32 votes
- 1 John 2:18 — Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there… 28 votes
- Ephesians 5:6 — Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children… 27 votes
- 1 Timothy 4:1–3 — Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to… 25 votes
- 2 Thessalonians 2:8–10 — And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall… 24 votes
- Daniel 7:25 — And he shall speak great words against the most High, and shall wear out the saints of the most High, and… 23 votes
Pointed to from (35)
- 1 Timothy 4:1 — Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to… 25 votes
- Matthew 24:4 — And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you. 21 votes
- 2 Timothy 3:1 — This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. 19 votes
- 2 Thessalonians 2:8 — And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall… 14 votes
2 Thessalonians 2:4
Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God.
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- Daniel 7:25 — And he shall speak great words against the most High, and shall wear out the saints of the most High, and… 13 votes
- Ezekiel 28:2 — Son of man, say unto the prince of Tyrus, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Because thine heart is lifted up, and thou… 13 votes
- Revelation 13:6–7 — And he opened his mouth in blasphemy against God, to blaspheme his name, and his tabernacle, and them that… 10 votes
- Isaiah 14:13–14 — For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God:… 10 votes
- Ezekiel 28:6 — Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Because thou hast set thine heart as the heart of God; 9 votes
- Daniel 11:45 — And he shall plant the tabernacles of his palace between the seas in the glorious holy mountain; yet he shall… 8 votes
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- Daniel 7:25 — And he shall speak great words against the most High, and shall wear out the saints of the most High, and… 22 votes
- 2 Corinthians 10:5 — Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and… 18 votes
- Genesis 3:5 — For God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods,… 11 votes
- Acts 12:23 — And immediately the angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not God the glory: and he was eaten of… 9 votes
2 Thessalonians 2:5
Remember ye not, that, when I was yet with you, I told you these things?
Points to (9)
- 2 Peter 1:15 — Moreover I will endeavour that ye may be able after my decease to have these things always in remembrance. 3 votes
- Galatians 5:21 — Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also… 3 votes
- John 16:4 — But these things have I told you, that when the time shall come, ye may remember that I told you of them. And… 3 votes
- Matthew 16:9 — Do ye not yet understand, neither remember the five loaves of the five thousand, and how many baskets ye took… 3 votes
- 2 Thessalonians 3:10 — For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat. 2 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, 2 votes
2 Thessalonians 2:6
And now ye know what withholdeth that he might be revealed in his time.
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- 2 Thessalonians 2:3 — Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and… 2 votes
- 2 Thessalonians 2:8 — And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall… 1 votes
Pointed to from (2)
- Habakkuk 2:3 — For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry,… 24 votes
- 2 Timothy 3:13 — But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived. 5 votes
2 Thessalonians 2:7
For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way.
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- 1 John 4:3 — And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that… 5 votes
- Revelation 17:7 — And the angel said unto me, Wherefore didst thou marvel? I will tell thee the mystery of the woman, and of… 3 votes
- 2 Timothy 2:17–18 — And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus; 3 votes
- Revelation 17:5 — And upon her forehead was a name written, MYSTERY, BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND ABOMINATIONS… 2 votes
- 1 John 2:18 — Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there… 2 votes
- Acts 20:29 — For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock. 2 votes
Pointed to from (6)
- Revelation 17:5 — And upon her forehead was a name written, MYSTERY, BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND ABOMINATIONS… 7 votes
- 2 Timothy 2:16 — But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness. 6 votes
- Colossians 2:14 — Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of… 6 votes
- 1 Timothy 3:16 — And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the… 5 votes
2 Thessalonians 2:8
And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming:
Points to (25)
- Revelation 19:20–21 — And the beast was taken, and with him the false prophet that wrought miracles before him, with which he… 14 votes
- 2 Thessalonians 2:3 — Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and… 14 votes
- Isaiah 11:4 — But with righteousness shall he judge the poor, and reprove with equity for the meek of the earth: and he… 13 votes
- Revelation 20:10 — And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false… 10 votes
- Revelation 19:15 — And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them… 9 votes
- Revelation 2:16 — Repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth. 8 votes
Pointed to from (44)
- 2 Thessalonians 2:3 — Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and… 24 votes
- 2 Corinthians 10:5 — Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and… 21 votes
- Revelation 2:16 — Repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth. 13 votes
- Isaiah 11:4 — But with righteousness shall he judge the poor, and reprove with equity for the meek of the earth: and he… 13 votes
2 Thessalonians 2:9
Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders,
Points to (23)
- Matthew 24:24 — For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch… 25 votes
- Revelation 19:20 — And the beast was taken, and with him the false prophet that wrought miracles before him, with which he… 19 votes
- Ephesians 2:2 — Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of… 14 votes
- 2 Corinthians 11:3 — But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be… 12 votes
- John 4:48 — Then said Jesus unto him, Except ye see signs and wonders, ye will not believe. 11 votes
- Mark 13:22 — For false Christs and false prophets shall rise, and shall shew signs and wonders, to seduce, if it were… 10 votes
Pointed to from (77)
- Isaiah 44:18 — They have not known nor understood: for he hath shut their eyes, that they cannot see; and their hearts, that… 137 votes
- Matthew 24:24 — For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch… 46 votes
- Ephesians 6:11 — Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 30 votes
- 2 Corinthians 4:3 — But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: 17 votes
2 Thessalonians 2:10
And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved.
Points to (27)
- 1 Corinthians 1:18 — For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the… 16 votes
- Proverbs 1:7 — The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction. 11 votes
- 2 Corinthians 4:2–3 — But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God… 8 votes
- 2 Peter 2:12 — But these, as natural brute beasts, made to be taken and destroyed, speak evil of the things that they… 7 votes
- Romans 16:18 — For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair… 7 votes
- John 8:45–47 — And because I tell you the truth, ye believe me not. 7 votes
Pointed to from (51)
- 1 Corinthians 1:18 — For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the… 44 votes
- Romans 1:28 — And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do… 35 votes
- Romans 1:24 — Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own… 19 votes
- Romans 1:18 — For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the… 17 votes
2 Thessalonians 2:11
And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie:
Points to (18)
- Romans 1:28 — And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do… 25 votes
- John 12:39–43 — Therefore they could not believe, because that Esaias said again, 21 votes
- 1 Timothy 4:1 — Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to… 16 votes
- Matthew 24:11 — And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many. 15 votes
- Psalms 81:11–12 — But my people would not hearken to my voice; and Israel would none of me. 13 votes
- Ezekiel 21:29 — Whiles they see vanity unto thee, whiles they divine a lie unto thee, to bring thee upon the necks of them… 12 votes
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- 1 Samuel 18:10 — And it came to pass on the morrow, that the evil spirit from God came upon Saul, and he prophesied in the… 6 votes
- Isaiah 19:14 — The LORD hath mingled a perverse spirit in the midst thereof: and they have caused Egypt to err in every work… 4 votes
- Psalms 69:27 — Add iniquity unto their iniquity: and let them not come into thy righteousness. 4 votes
- Hosea 5:4 — They will not frame their doings to turn unto their God: for the spirit of whoredoms is in the midst of them,… 3 votes
2 Thessalonians 2:12
That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.
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- Romans 1:32 — Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the… 7 votes
- Romans 8:7–8 — Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. 6 votes
- Mark 16:16 — He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. 5 votes
- Romans 2:8 — But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and… 4 votes
- 2 Peter 2:13–15 — And shall receive the reward of unrighteousness, as they that count it pleasure to riot in the day time.… 3 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 5:9 — For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ, 3 votes
Pointed to from (12)
- Mark 16:16 — He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. 34 votes
- 1 Corinthians 13:6 — Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; 17 votes
- John 3:19 — And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light,… 16 votes
- John 16:13 — Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of… 10 votes
2 Thessalonians 2:13
But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:
Points to (38)
- 2 Timothy 1:9 — Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own… 18 votes
- Ephesians 1:4–5 — According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without… 17 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 1:4 — Knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God. 16 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 5:9 — For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ, 15 votes
- Romans 9:11 — (For the children being not yet born, neither having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according… 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… 11 votes
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- 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… 58 votes
- Romans 8:28 — And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called… 46 votes
- Isaiah 45:17 — But Israel shall be saved in the LORD with an everlasting salvation: ye shall not be ashamed nor confounded… 40 votes
- 1 Peter 1:2 — Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience… 25 votes
2 Thessalonians 2:14
Whereunto he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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- 1 Thessalonians 2:12 — That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory. 11 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… 8 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… 5 votes
- Romans 8:17 — And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him,… 5 votes
- 1 Peter 1:4–5 — To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you, 4 votes
- Romans 8:28–30 — And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called… 4 votes
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- Romans 8:18 — For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which… 31 votes
- 2 Peter 1:3 — According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the… 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… 26 votes
- Romans 3:23 — For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; 22 votes
2 Thessalonians 2:15
Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle.
Points to (9)
- 1 Corinthians 11:2 — Now I praise you, brethren, that ye remember me in all things, and keep the ordinances, as I delivered them… 19 votes
- 2 Thessalonians 3:6 — Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every… 16 votes
- 2 Thessalonians 2:2 — That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us,… 12 votes
- 1 Corinthians 16:13 — Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. 12 votes
- Philippians 4:1 — Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly… 8 votes
- Romans 16:17 — Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye… 7 votes
Pointed to from (10)
- 1 Corinthians 16:13 — Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. 99 votes
- Titus 1:9 — Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort… 20 votes
- Galatians 5:1 — Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the… 10 votes
- 1 Corinthians 11:2 — Now I praise you, brethren, that ye remember me in all things, and keep the ordinances, as I delivered them… 10 votes
2 Thessalonians 2:16
Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace,
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- Romans 5:2–5 — By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of… 7 votes
- John 3:16 — For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not… 7 votes
- 1 Peter 1:3–8 — Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten… 6 votes
- Titus 3:4–7 — But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, 5 votes
- Titus 1:2 — In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began; 4 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 3:11 — Now God himself and our Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ, direct our way unto you. 4 votes
Pointed to from (67)
- John 3:16 — For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not… 225 votes
- Romans 15:13 — Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the… 155 votes
- Isaiah 45:17 — But Israel shall be saved in the LORD with an everlasting salvation: ye shall not be ashamed nor confounded… 61 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… 39 votes
2 Thessalonians 2:17
Comfort your hearts, and stablish you in every good word and work.
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- 2 Thessalonians 3:3 — But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil. 10 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… 8 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 3:2 — And sent Timotheus, our brother, and minister of God, and our fellowlabourer in the gospel of Christ, to… 7 votes
- Jude 1:24 — Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his… 5 votes
- Hebrews 13:9 — Be not carried about with divers and strange doctrines. For it is a good thing that the heart be established… 5 votes
- Colossians 2:7 — Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with… 5 votes
Pointed to from (16)
- 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… 52 votes
- Ephesians 2:10 — For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we… 30 votes
- Hebrews 13:21 — Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight,… 23 votes
- 2 Thessalonians 3:3 — But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil. 20 votes