1 Thessalonians 1:5

1 Thessalonians · New Testament · Chapter 1

“For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake.”1 Thessalonians 1:5

What Does 1 Thessalonians 1:5 Mean?

1 Thessalonians 1:5 is found in the book of 1 Thessalonians, chapter 1, verse 5 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Key themes in this passage include Holy Spirit, and Spiritual Gifts.

Cross-References (20)

These passages are connected to 1 Thessalonians 1:5 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

1 Corinthians 4:20“For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.”Romans 1:16“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.”1 Corinthians 2:4“And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power:”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 power of the Holy Ghost.”John 14:26“But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.”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 power of God.”2 Timothy 3:14“But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them;”2 Thessalonians 3:7“For yourselves know how ye ought to follow us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you;”Mark 16:20“And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.”1 Corinthians 2:2“For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified.”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 what manner I have been with you at all seasons,”Ephesians 1:19“And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power,”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.”Acts 4:33“And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all.”2 Corinthians 4:3“But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost:”2 Corinthians 4:7“But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.”2 Thessalonians 2:14“Whereunto he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.”Galatians 3:2“This only would I learn of you, Received ye the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?”Colossians 2:2“That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ;”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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