2 Thessalonians 2:13
2 Thessalonians · New Testament · Chapter 2
“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:”2 Thessalonians 2:13
What Does 2 Thessalonians 2:13 Mean?
2 Thessalonians 2:13 is found in the book of 2 Thessalonians, chapter 2, verse 13 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 Gratitude, Grace, Community, Identity, and Justification.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 2 Thessalonians 2:13 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Philippians 1:6“Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:”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.”Isaiah 45:17“But Israel shall be saved in the LORD with an everlasting salvation: ye shall not be ashamed nor confounded world without end.”Psalms 34:1“I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.”Malachi 3:6“For I am the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed.”Ephesians 1:4“According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:”1 Peter 1:2“Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied.”John 17:17“Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.”2 Timothy 1:9“Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,”Romans 10:17“So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.”1 Thessalonians 1:4“Knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God.”John 5:24“Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.”Philippians 2:13“For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.”Philippians 3:14“I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.”1 Thessalonians 5:9“For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ,”1 Peter 1:5“Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.”1 Thessalonians 4:3“For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication:”Jeremiah 31:3“The LORD hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee.”Colossians 3:12“Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;”Psalms 4:3“But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call unto him.”
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