1 Thessalonians 2:8
1 Thessalonians · New Testament · Chapter 2
“So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were dear unto us.”1 Thessalonians 2:8
What Does 1 Thessalonians 2:8 Mean?
1 Thessalonians 2:8 is found in the book of 1 Thessalonians, chapter 2, verse 8 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 2:8 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
1 John 3:16“Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.”2 Corinthians 12:15“And I will very gladly spend and be spent for you; though the more abundantly I love you, the less I be loved.”Philippians 2:17“Yea, and if I be offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all.”Romans 1:11“For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established;”Philippians 1:8“For God is my record, how greatly I long after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ.”Lamentations 3:41“Let us lift up our heart with our hands unto God in the heavens.”Acts 16:32“And they spake unto him the word of the Lord, and to all that were in his house.”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 6:1“We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain.”2 Corinthians 7:3“I speak not this to condemn you: for I have said before, that ye are in our hearts to die and live with you.”Galatians 4:19“My little children, of whom I travail in birth again until Christ be formed in you,”Philippians 4:1“Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved.”1 Thessalonians 3:12“And the Lord make you to increase and abound in love one toward another, and toward all men, even as we do toward you:”Hebrews 13:17“Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.”Exodus 18:18“Thou wilt surely wear away, both thou, and this people that is with thee: for this thing is too heavy for thee; thou art not able to perform it thyself alone.”Jeremiah 13:15“Hear ye, and give ear; be not proud: for the LORD hath spoken.”Romans 9:1“I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Ghost,”Romans 10:1“Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved.”Romans 15:29“And I am sure that, when I come unto you, I shall come in the fulness of the blessing of the gospel of Christ.”2 Corinthians 6:11“O ye Corinthians, our mouth is open unto you, our heart is enlarged.”
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