1 Thessalonians 2:2
1 Thessalonians · New Testament · Chapter 2
“But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God with much contention.”1 Thessalonians 2:2
What Does 1 Thessalonians 2:2 Mean?
1 Thessalonians 2:2 is found in the book of 1 Thessalonians, chapter 2, verse 2 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 Courage.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 1 Thessalonians 2:2 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Proverbs 28:1“The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.”Philippians 1:30“Having the same conflict which ye saw in me, and now hear to be in me.”Acts 16:12“And from thence to Philippi, which is the chief city of that part of Macedonia, and a colony: and we were in that city abiding certain days.”Acts 16:22“And the multitude rose up together against them: and the magistrates rent off their clothes, and commanded to beat them.”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 of the gospel,”Acts 4:13“Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.”Philippians 4:9“Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.”Ephesians 6:20“For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.”Philippians 1:14“And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear.”Romans 1:1“Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God,”Jude 1:3“Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.”Acts 8:4“Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the word.”Acts 20:24“But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.”Philippians 1:28“And in nothing terrified by your adversaries: which is to them an evident token of perdition, but to you of salvation, and that of God.”Acts 4:29“And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word,”Acts 14:3“Long time therefore abode they speaking boldly in the Lord, which gave testimony unto the word of his grace, and granted signs and wonders to be done by their hands.”Acts 17:2“And Paul, as his manner was, went in unto them, and three sabbath days reasoned with them out of the scriptures,”Acts 17:10“And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea: who coming thither went into the synagogue of the Jews.”1 Thessalonians 3:4“For verily, when we were with you, we told you before that we should suffer tribulation; even as it came to pass, and ye know.”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.”
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