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2 Thessalonians 3 cross-references
2 Thessalonians 3 has 18 verses, which point to 274 other passages and are cited by 257. Below is the King James text of each verse with its strongest cross-references, ranked by OpenBible.info reader votes.
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Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you:
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- 1 Thessalonians 5:25 — Brethren, pray for us. 15 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,… 13 votes
- Ephesians 6:19–20 — And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery… 11 votes
- 1 Corinthians 16:9 — For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries. 11 votes
- Acts 19:20 — So mightily grew the word of God and prevailed. 10 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 1:8 — For from you sounded out the word of the Lord not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your… 9 votes
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- 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… 18 votes
- Matthew 9:38 — Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest. 17 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,… 13 votes
- Acts 19:20 — So mightily grew the word of God and prevailed. 12 votes
2 Thessalonians 3:2
And that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men: for all men have not faith.
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- 2 Corinthians 4:3–4 — But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: 8 votes
- Romans 15:31 — That I may be delivered from them that do not believe in Judaea; and that my service which I have for… 7 votes
- Deuteronomy 32:20 — And he said, I will hide my face from them, I will see what their end shall be: for they are a very froward… 6 votes
- 2 Corinthians 1:8–10 — For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed… 4 votes
- Romans 10:16 — But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Esaias saith, Lord, who hath believed our report? 4 votes
- Luke 18:8 — I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on… 4 votes
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- Psalms 97:10 — Ye that love the LORD, hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints; he delivereth them out of the hand… 13 votes
- Galatians 5:22 — But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 10 votes
- Romans 15:31 — That I may be delivered from them that do not believe in Judaea; and that my service which I have for… 10 votes
- 1 Samuel 26:24 — And, behold, as thy life was much set by this day in mine eyes, so let my life be much set by in the eyes of… 2 votes
2 Thessalonians 3:3
But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil.
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- 2 Timothy 4:18 — And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom… 68 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 5:24 — Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it. 59 votes
- 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… 48 votes
- Psalms 121:7 — The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul. 43 votes
- 1 Corinthians 1:9 — God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord. 42 votes
- John 17:15 — I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil. 37 votes
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- 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… 141 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… 99 votes
- Hebrews 10:23 — Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;) 59 votes
- 1 Corinthians 1:9 — God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord. 50 votes
2 Thessalonians 3:4
And we have confidence in the Lord touching you, that ye both do and will do the things which we command you.
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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… 7 votes
- Philemon 1:21 — Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote unto thee, knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say. 6 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 4:10 — And indeed ye do it toward all the brethren which are in all Macedonia: but we beseech you, brethren, that ye… 6 votes
- Philippians 2:12 — Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence,… 5 votes
- 2 Corinthians 2:3 — And I wrote this same unto you, lest, when I came, I should have sorrow from them of whom I ought to rejoice;… 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… 4 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… 27 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… 12 votes
- Philemon 1:21 — Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote unto thee, knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say. 5 votes
- 2 Corinthians 2:3 — And I wrote this same unto you, lest, when I came, I should have sorrow from them of whom I ought to rejoice;… 4 votes
2 Thessalonians 3:5
And the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God, and into the patient waiting for Christ.
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- Psalms 119:36 — Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, and not to covetousness. 19 votes
- 1 Chronicles 29:18 — O LORD God of Abraham, Isaac, and of Israel, our fathers, keep this for ever in the imagination of the… 14 votes
- Deuteronomy 30:6 — And the LORD thy God will circumcise thine heart, and the heart of thy seed, to love the LORD thy God with… 12 votes
- 1 John 4:19 — We love him, because he first loved us. 8 votes
- Revelation 3:10–11 — Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which… 7 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… 7 votes
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- Psalms 119:5 — O that my ways were directed to keep thy statutes! 54 votes
- Romans 12:12 — Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer; 22 votes
- James 1:3 — Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. 17 votes
- Jude 1:21 — Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. 14 votes
2 Thessalonians 3:6
Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which he received of us.
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- 2 Thessalonians 3:10–11 — For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat. 26 votes
- 2 Thessalonians 3:7 — For yourselves know how ye ought to follow us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you; 25 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… 15 votes
- Romans 16:17 — Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye… 14 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 5:14 — Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be… 12 votes
- 2 Timothy 3:5 — Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away. 9 votes
Pointed to from (32)
- 2 Thessalonians 3:7 — For yourselves know how ye ought to follow us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you; 38 votes
- Ephesians 5:11 — And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them. 27 votes
- Romans 16:17 — Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye… 24 votes
- 1 Corinthians 5:11 — But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or… 22 votes
2 Thessalonians 3:7
For yourselves know how ye ought to follow us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you;
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- 2 Thessalonians 3:6 — Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every… 38 votes
- 2 Thessalonians 3:9 — Not because we have not power, but to make ourselves an ensample unto you to follow us. 29 votes
- 1 Corinthians 4:16 — Wherefore I beseech you, be ye followers of me. 8 votes
- 1 Corinthians 11:1 — Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ. 7 votes
- Titus 2:7 — In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity, 6 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 1:6–7 — And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the… 6 votes
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- 2 Thessalonians 3:9 — Not because we have not power, but to make ourselves an ensample unto you to follow us. 35 votes
- 2 Thessalonians 3:6 — Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every… 25 votes
- 1 Timothy 4:12 — Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity,… 23 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 2:9 — For ye remember, brethren, our labour and travail: for labouring night and day, because we would not be… 14 votes
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 might not be chargeable to any of you:
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- Matthew 6:11 — Give us this day our daily bread. 20 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 2:9 — For ye remember, brethren, our labour and travail: for labouring night and day, because we would not be… 11 votes
- Ephesians 4:28 — Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good,… 6 votes
- Acts 18:3 — And because he was of the same craft, he abode with them, and wrought: for by their occupation they were… 6 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 4:11 — And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded… 5 votes
- 1 Corinthians 4:12 — And labour, working with our own hands: being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it: 5 votes
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- 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:… 7 votes
- Proverbs 12:11 — He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of… 7 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… 6 votes
- 2 Corinthians 11:27 — In weariness and painfulness, in watchings often, in hunger and thirst, in fastings often, in cold and… 6 votes
2 Thessalonians 3:9
Not because we have not power, but to make ourselves an ensample unto you to follow us.
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- 2 Thessalonians 3:7 — For yourselves know how ye ought to follow us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you; 35 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… 5 votes
- 1 Corinthians 9:4–14 — Have we not power to eat and to drink? 5 votes
- Galatians 6:6 — Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things. 4 votes
- John 13:15 — For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you. 3 votes
- Matthew 10:10 — Nor scrip for your journey, neither two coats, neither shoes, nor yet staves: for the workman is worthy of… 3 votes
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- 2 Thessalonians 3:7 — For yourselves know how ye ought to follow us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you; 29 votes
- 1 Corinthians 11:1 — Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ. 17 votes
- 1 Corinthians 4:16 — Wherefore I beseech you, be ye followers of me. 13 votes
- 1 Peter 5:3 — Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock. 11 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.
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- Genesis 3:19 — In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou… 32 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 4:11 — And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded… 27 votes
- Proverbs 13:4 — The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat. 27 votes
- Proverbs 20:4 — The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing. 26 votes
- Proverbs 21:25 — The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour. 21 votes
- Proverbs 24:30–34 — I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding; 19 votes
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- 2 Thessalonians 3:6 — Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every… 26 votes
- Proverbs 14:23 — In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury. 17 votes
- Proverbs 20:13 — Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; open thine eyes, and thou shalt be satisfied with bread. 8 votes
- Proverbs 19:15 — Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger. 7 votes
2 Thessalonians 3:11
For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies.
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- 1 Timothy 5:13 — And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also… 11 votes
- 2 Thessalonians 3:6 — Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every… 10 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 4:11 — And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded… 10 votes
- 1 Peter 4:15 — But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men's… 7 votes
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- 1 Peter 4:15 — But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men's… 10 votes
- Ephesians 4:28 — Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good,… 9 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 5:14 — Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be… 7 votes
- Mark 8:34 — For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the… 3 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 their own bread.
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- Ephesians 4:28 — Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good,… 9 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 4:11 — And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded… 8 votes
- 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… 6 votes
- Luke 11:3 — Give us day by day our daily bread. 4 votes
- Ecclesiastes 4:6 — Better is an handful with quietness, than both the hands full with travail and vexation of spirit. 4 votes
- Proverbs 17:1 — Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife. 4 votes
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- Matthew 6:11 — Give us this day our daily bread. 14 votes
- 1 Peter 3:4 — But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and… 11 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, 5 votes
- Isaiah 4:1 — And in that day seven women shall take hold of one man, saying, We will eat our own bread, and wear our own… 5 votes
2 Thessalonians 3:13
But ye, brethren, be not weary in well doing.
Points to (16)
- Galatians 6:9–10 — And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. 32 votes
- Hebrews 12:3 — For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in… 19 votes
- 2 Corinthians 4:1 — Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not; 13 votes
- 2 Corinthians 4:16 — For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. 10 votes
- Isaiah 40:29–31 — He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength. 10 votes
- Luke 18:1 — And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; 7 votes
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- Galatians 6:9 — And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. 294 votes
- Hebrews 13:16 — But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased. 49 votes
- 2 Corinthians 4:1 — Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not; 16 votes
- Ephesians 3:13 — Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for you, which is your glory. 10 votes
2 Thessalonians 3:14
And if any man obey not our word by this epistle, note that man, and have no company with him, that he may be ashamed.
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- Titus 3:10 — A man that is an heretick after the first and second admonition reject; 10 votes
- 2 Thessalonians 3:6 — Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every… 8 votes
- 1 Corinthians 5:11 — But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or… 8 votes
- Psalms 83:16 — Fill their faces with shame; that they may seek thy name, O LORD. 7 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 4:8 — He therefore that despiseth, despiseth not man, but God, who hath also given unto us his holy Spirit. 5 votes
- Jeremiah 6:15 — Were they ashamed when they had committed abomination? nay, they were not at all ashamed, neither could they… 4 votes
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- 1 Corinthians 5:11 — But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or… 22 votes
- Ephesians 5:11 — And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them. 19 votes
- 1 Corinthians 5:5 — To deliver such an one unto Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that the spirit may be saved in the day… 19 votes
- Romans 16:17 — Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye… 15 votes
2 Thessalonians 3:15
Yet count him not as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.
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- Titus 3:10 — A man that is an heretick after the first and second admonition reject; 8 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 5:5 — To deliver such an one unto Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that the spirit may be saved in the day… 6 votes
- Galatians 6:1 — Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of… 5 votes
- 1 Corinthians 4:14 — I write not these things to shame you, but as my beloved sons I warn you. 5 votes
- Proverbs 25:12 — As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear. 4 votes
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- Galatians 6:1 — Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of… 54 votes
- Matthew 18:15 — Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if… 30 votes
- 1 Timothy 1:20 — Of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I have delivered unto Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme. 8 votes
- Colossians 3:16 — Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and… 7 votes
2 Thessalonians 3:16
Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all.
Points to (38)
- Psalms 29:11 — The LORD will give strength unto his people; the LORD will bless his people with peace. 47 votes
- John 16:33 — These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation:… 35 votes
- Matthew 1:23 — Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel,… 26 votes
- John 14:27 — Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your… 20 votes
- Romans 15:33 — Now the God of peace be with you all. Amen. 15 votes
- Judges 6:24 — Then Gideon built an altar there unto the LORD, and called it Jehovahshalom: unto this day it is yet in… 15 votes
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- John 16:33 — These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation:… 140 votes
- John 14:27 — Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your… 113 votes
- Philippians 4:7 — And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. 112 votes
- Psalms 29:11 — The LORD will give strength unto his people; the LORD will bless his people with peace. 55 votes
2 Thessalonians 3:17
The salutation of Paul with mine own hand, which is the token in every epistle: so I write.
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- 1 Corinthians 16:21 — The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand. 7 votes
- Colossians 4:18 — The salutation by the hand of me Paul. Remember my bonds. Grace be with you. Amen. «Written from Rome to… 4 votes
- 2 Thessalonians 1:5 — Which is a manifest token of the righteous judgment of God, that ye may be counted worthy of the kingdom of… 3 votes
- 1 Samuel 17:18 — And carry these ten cheeses unto the captain of their thousand, and look how thy brethren fare, and take… 2 votes
- Joshua 2:12 — Now therefore, I pray you, swear unto me by the LORD, since I have shewed you kindness, that ye will also… 2 votes
Pointed to from (5)
- 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,… 8 votes
- 1 Corinthians 16:21 — The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand. 5 votes
- Colossians 4:18 — The salutation by the hand of me Paul. Remember my bonds. Grace be with you. Amen. «Written from Rome to… 2 votes
- 2 Corinthians 10:1 — Now I Paul myself beseech you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, who in presence am base among you,… 2 votes
2 Thessalonians 3:18
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. «The second epistle to the Thessalonians was written from Athens.»
Points to (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… 6 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
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- Revelation 22:21 — The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. 10 votes
- Romans 16:20 — And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with… 5 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… 5 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 5:28 — The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen. «The first epistle to the Thessalonians was written… 4 votes