2 Thessalonians 1:3
2 Thessalonians · New Testament · Chapter 1
“We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is meet, because that your faith groweth exceedingly, and the charity of every one of you all toward each other aboundeth;”2 Thessalonians 1:3
What Does 2 Thessalonians 1:3 Mean?
2 Thessalonians 1:3 is found in the book of 2 Thessalonians, chapter 1, 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.
Key themes in this passage include Community, Gratitude, and Unity.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 2 Thessalonians 1:3 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
1 Corinthians 15:58“Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.”1 Timothy 2:1“I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;”Philippians 1:9“And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment;”Revelation 2:4“Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love.”3 John 1:2“Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.”John 13:34“A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.”1 Peter 4:8“And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.”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.”1 Peter 2:2“As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:”Psalms 34:1“I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.”Colossians 1:4“Since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love which ye have to all the saints,”Ephesians 5:20“Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;”Romans 12:10“Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;”2 Corinthians 8:7“Therefore, as ye abound in every thing, in faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your love to us, see that ye abound in this grace also.”1 Peter 1:22“Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently:”2 Peter 3:18“But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.”John 15:12“This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.”Philippians 1:3“I thank my God upon every remembrance of you,”2 Thessalonians 2:13“But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:”Malachi 4:2“But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall.”
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