1 Timothy 2:3
1 Timothy · New Testament · Chapter 2
“For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;”1 Timothy 2:3
What Does 1 Timothy 2:3 Mean?
1 Timothy 2:3 is found in the book of 1 Timothy, 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 Timothy 2:3 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Romans 12:1“I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.”Hebrews 13:16“But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.”Luke 1:47“And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.”Ephesians 5:10“Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord.”Acts 4:19“But Peter and John answered and said unto them, Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye.”Romans 14:18“For he that in these things serveth Christ is acceptable to God, and approved of men.”1 Timothy 1:1“Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Saviour, and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope;”1 Peter 2:20“For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.”Ezekiel 3:9“As an adamant harder than flint have I made thy forehead: fear them not, neither be dismayed at their looks, though they be a rebellious house.”1 Timothy 5:4“But if any widow have children or nephews, let them learn first to shew piety at home, and to requite their parents: for that is good and acceptable before God.”Titus 3:4“But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared,”1 Peter 2:5“Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.”Colossians 1:10“That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;”1 Thessalonians 4:1“Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, so ye would abound more and more.”Jude 1:25“To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen.”John 5:34“But I receive not testimony from man: but these things I say, that ye might be saved.”Philippians 1:11“Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.”Titus 1:3“But hath in due times manifested his word through preaching, which is committed unto me according to the commandment of God our Saviour;”Isaiah 45:21“Tell ye, and bring them near; yea, let them take counsel together: who hath declared this from ancient time? who hath told it from that time? have not I the LORD? and there is no God else beside me; a just God and a Saviour; there is none beside me.”Ephesians 5:9“(For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;)”
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