2 Thessalonians 1:5
2 Thessalonians · New Testament · Chapter 1
“Which is a manifest token of the righteous judgment of God, that ye may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which ye also suffer:”2 Thessalonians 1:5
What Does 2 Thessalonians 1:5 Mean?
2 Thessalonians 1:5 is found in the book of 2 Thessalonians, chapter 1, verse 5 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 Patience, Kingdom of God, and Justification.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 2 Thessalonians 1:5 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Matthew 6:33“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”Romans 8:28“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”Luke 21:36“Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.”Philippians 1:28“And in nothing terrified by your adversaries: which is to them an evident token of perdition, but to you of salvation, and that of God.”Luke 12:32“Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.”Luke 20:35“But they which shall be accounted worthy to obtain that world, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage:”Malachi 3:18“Then shall ye return, and discern between the righteous and the wicked, between him that serveth God and him that serveth him not.”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.”Hebrews 9:28“So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation.”2 Thessalonians 1:11“Wherefore also we pray always for you, that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfil all the good pleasure of his goodness, and the work of faith with power:”Romans 2:2“But we are sure that the judgment of God is according to truth against them which commit such things.”1 Peter 2:23“Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously:”Micah 7:9“I will bear the indignation of the LORD, because I have sinned against him, until he plead my cause, and execute judgment for me: he will bring me forth to the light, and I shall behold his righteousness.”Matthew 10:37“He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.”Matthew 22:8“Then saith he to his servants, The wedding is ready, but they which were bidden were not worthy.”Luke 11:20“But if I with the finger of God cast out devils, no doubt the kingdom of God is come upon you.”2 Timothy 4:8“Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.”Hebrews 12:23“To the general assembly and church of the firstborn, which are written in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect,”James 2:5“Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?”Revelation 11:18“And the nations were angry, and thy wrath is come, and the time of the dead, that they should be judged, and that thou shouldest give reward unto thy servants the prophets, and to the saints, and them that fear thy name, small and great; and shouldest destroy them which destroy the earth.”
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