1 Thessalonians 2:3
1 Thessalonians · New Testament · Chapter 2
“For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile:”1 Thessalonians 2:3
What Does 1 Thessalonians 2:3 Mean?
1 Thessalonians 2:3 is found in the book of 1 Thessalonians, chapter 2, verse 3 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 2:3 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
2 Corinthians 4:2“But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.”2 Thessalonians 2:11“And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie:”2 Corinthians 2:17“For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ.”1 Thessalonians 4:7“For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness.”Acts 20:2“And when he had gone over those parts, and had given them much exhortation, he came into Greece,”1 Thessalonians 2:5“For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness:”Romans 12:9“Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.”1 Corinthians 14:3“But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.”2 Corinthians 5:11“Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made manifest unto God; and I trust also are made manifest in your consciences.”2 Corinthians 7:2“Receive us; we have wronged no man, we have corrupted no man, we have defrauded no man.”2 Corinthians 12:16“But be it so, I did not burden you: nevertheless, being crafty, I caught you with guile.”1 Peter 2:1“Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings,”Numbers 16:15“And Moses was very wroth, and said unto the LORD, Respect not thou their offering: I have not taken one ass from them, neither have I hurt one of them.”1 Samuel 12:3“Behold, here I am: witness against me before the LORD, and before his anointed: whose ox have I taken? or whose ass have I taken? or whom have I defrauded? whom have I oppressed? or of whose hand have I received any bribe to blind mine eyes therewith? and I will restore it you.”Job 33:3“My words shall be of the uprightness of my heart: and my lips shall utter knowledge clearly.”Romans 12:8“Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.”2 Corinthians 4:5“For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus’ sake.”2 Peter 1:16“For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty.”2 Kings 10:19“Now therefore call unto me all the prophets of Baal, all his servants, and all his priests; let none be wanting: for I have a great sacrifice to do to Baal; whosoever shall be wanting, he shall not live. But Jehu did it in subtilty, to the intent that he might destroy the worshippers of Baal.”Acts 20:33“I have coveted no man’s silver, or gold, or apparel.”
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