1 Thessalonians 2:16
1 Thessalonians · New Testament · Chapter 2
“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.”1 Thessalonians 2:16
What Does 1 Thessalonians 2:16 Mean?
1 Thessalonians 2:16 is found in the book of 1 Thessalonians, chapter 2, verse 16 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 1 Thessalonians 2:16 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Acts 17:13“But when the Jews of Thessalonica had knowledge that the word of God was preached of Paul at Berea, they came thither also, and stirred up the people.”Romans 9:22“What if God, willing to shew his wrath, and to make his power known, endured with much longsuffering the vessels of wrath fitted to destruction:”Genesis 15:16“But in the fourth generation they shall come hither again: for the iniquity of the Amorites is not yet full.”Isaiah 61:2“To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn;”Acts 14:19“And there came thither certain Jews from Antioch and Iconium, who persuaded the people, and, having stoned Paul, drew him out of the city, supposing he had been dead.”1 Timothy 4:16“Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.”Malachi 4:1“For, behold, the day cometh, that shall burn as an oven; and all the proud, yea, and all that do wickedly, shall be stubble: and the day that cometh shall burn them up, saith the LORD of hosts, that it shall leave them neither root nor branch.”Matthew 23:32“Fill ye up then the measure of your fathers.”Mark 16:16“He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.”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 despitefully, and to stone them,”2 Timothy 1:12“For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.”Isaiah 5:25“Therefore is the anger of the LORD kindled against his people, and he hath stretched forth his hand against them, and hath smitten them: and the hills did tremble, and their carcases were torn in the midst of the streets. For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still.”Matthew 10:5“These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into any city of the Samaritans enter ye not:”Matthew 20:11“And when they had received it, they murmured against the goodman of the house,”Matthew 21:41“They say unto him, He will miserably destroy those wicked men, and will let out his vineyard unto other husbandmen, which shall render him the fruits in their seasons.”Acts 13:45“But when the Jews saw the multitudes, they were filled with envy, and spake against those things which were spoken by Paul, contradicting and blaspheming.”Acts 13:50“But the Jews stirred up the devout and honourable women, and the chief men of the city, and raised persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and expelled them out of their coasts.”Acts 22:21“And he said unto me, Depart: for I will send thee far hence unto the Gentiles.”Acts 24:9“And the Jews also assented, saying that these things were so.”Galatians 5:11“And I, brethren, if I yet preach circumcision, why do I yet suffer persecution? then is the offence of the cross ceased.”
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