1 Thessalonians 3:2
1 Thessalonians · New Testament · Chapter 3
“And sent Timotheus, our brother, and minister of God, and our fellowlabourer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you, and to comfort you concerning your faith:”1 Thessalonians 3:2
What Does 1 Thessalonians 3:2 Mean?
1 Thessalonians 3:2 is found in the book of 1 Thessalonians, chapter 3, 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 Mission, Community, Holy Spirit, and Reconciliation.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 1 Thessalonians 3:2 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
1 Peter 4:12“Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:”Acts 14:22“Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.”Matthew 7:14“Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.”2 Thessalonians 2:17“Comfort your hearts, and stablish you in every good word and work.”Acts 8:14“Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John:”Acts 16:1“Then came he to Derbe and Lystra: and, behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timotheus, the son of a certain woman, which was a Jewess, and believed; but his father was a Greek:”Philippians 2:19“But I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timotheus shortly unto you, that I also may be of good comfort, when I know your state.”Acts 16:40“And they went out of the prison, and entered into the house of Lydia: and when they had seen the brethren, they comforted them, and departed.”1 Corinthians 4:17“For this cause have I sent unto you Timotheus, who is my beloved son, and faithful in the Lord, who shall bring you into remembrance of my ways which be in Christ, as I teach every where in every church.”Ephesians 6:21“But that ye also may know my affairs, and how I do, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, shall make known to you all things:”Colossians 1:1“Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timotheus our brother,”Colossians 4:11“And Jesus, which is called Justus, who are of the circumcision. These only are my fellowworkers unto the kingdom of God, which have been a comfort unto me.”1 Corinthians 16:10“Now if Timotheus come, see that he may be with you without fear: for he worketh the work of the Lord, as I also do.”Philippians 2:25“Yet I supposed it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, and companion in labour, and fellowsoldier, but your messenger, and he that ministered to my wants.”3 John 1:8“We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth.”Job 29:25“I chose out their way, and sat chief, and dwelt as a king in the army, as one that comforteth the mourners.”Acts 15:32“And Judas and Silas, being prophets also themselves, exhorted the brethren with many words, and confirmed them.”1 Corinthians 14:3“But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.”2 Corinthians 7:6“Nevertheless God, that comforteth those that are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus;”Colossians 1:25“Whereof I am made a minister, according to the dispensation of God which is given to me for you, to fulfil the word of God;”
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