1 Thessalonians 2:5
1 Thessalonians · New Testament · Chapter 2
“For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness:”1 Thessalonians 2:5
What Does 1 Thessalonians 2:5 Mean?
1 Thessalonians 2:5 is found in the book of 1 Thessalonians, chapter 2, 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 Truth.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 1 Thessalonians 2:5 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
2 Corinthians 4:5“For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus’ sake.”Romans 1:9“For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers;”2 Corinthians 12:17“Did I make a gain of you by any of them whom I sent unto you?”2 Peter 2:3“And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth not.”Acts 20:33“I have coveted no man’s silver, or gold, or apparel.”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.”Galatians 1:20“Now the things which I write unto you, behold, before God, I lie not.”1 Thessalonians 2:3“For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile:”Psalms 12:2“They speak vanity every one with his neighbour: with flattering lips and with a double heart do they speak.”Proverbs 29:5“A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.”Romans 9:1“I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Ghost,”2 Corinthians 12:14“Behold, the third time I am ready to come to you; and I will not be burdensome to you: for I seek not yours, but you: for the children ought not to lay up for the parents, but the parents for the children.”Philippians 4:17“Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account.”1 Peter 2:16“As free, and not using your liberty for a cloke of maliciousness, but as the servants of God.”Genesis 31:50“If thou shalt afflict my daughters, or if thou shalt take other wives beside my daughters, no man is with us; see, God is witness betwixt me and thee.”Nehemiah 5:16“Yea, also I continued in the work of this wall, neither bought we any land: and all my servants were gathered thither unto the work.”Job 32:22“For I know not to give flattering titles; in so doing my maker would soon take me away.”Proverbs 21:26“He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.”2 Corinthians 7:2“Receive us; we have wronged no man, we have corrupted no man, we have defrauded no man.”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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