1 Thessalonians 2:7
1 Thessalonians · New Testament · Chapter 2
“But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children:”1 Thessalonians 2:7
What Does 1 Thessalonians 2:7 Mean?
1 Thessalonians 2:7 is found in the book of 1 Thessalonians, chapter 2, verse 7 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 Family, and Compassion.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 1 Thessalonians 2:7 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
2 Timothy 2:24“And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,”Isaiah 66:13“As one whom his mother comforteth, so will I comfort you; and ye shall be comforted in Jerusalem.”1 Thessalonians 2:11“As ye know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you, as a father doth his children,”Isaiah 49:23“And kings shall be thy nursing fathers, and their queens thy nursing mothers: they shall bow down to thee with their face toward the earth, and lick up the dust of thy feet; and thou shalt know that I am the LORD: for they shall not be ashamed that wait for me.”1 Thessalonians 5:14“Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.”Numbers 11:12“Have I conceived all this people? have I begotten them, that thou shouldest say unto me, Carry them in thy bosom, as a nursing father beareth the sucking child, unto the land which thou swarest unto their fathers?”1 Corinthians 4:21“What will ye? shall I come unto you with a rod, or in love, and in the spirit of meekness?”2 Corinthians 10:1“Now I Paul myself beseech you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, who in presence am base among you, but being absent am bold toward you:”Galatians 5:22“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,”James 3:17“But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.”1 Corinthians 9:22“To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some.”Numbers 12:3“(Now the man Moses was very meek, above all the men which were upon the face of the earth.)”Ezekiel 34:14“I will feed them in a good pasture, and upon the high mountains of Israel shall their fold be: there shall they lie in a good fold, and in a fat pasture shall they feed upon the mountains of Israel.”Genesis 47:12“And Joseph nourished his father, and his brethren, and all his father’s household, with bread, according to their families.”Matthew 11:29“Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.”1 Corinthians 2:3“And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling.”Titus 3:2“To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.”Genesis 33:13“And he said unto him, My lord knoweth that the children are tender, and the flocks and herds with young are with me: and if men should overdrive them one day, all the flock will die.”Isaiah 40:11“He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young.”John 21:15“So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs.”
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