1 Thessalonians 1:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Thessalonians 1:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Thessalonians 1:4 is a verse from the book of 1 Thessalonians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God. beloved...: or, beloved of God, your election" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Thessalonians 1:4 — KJV
“Knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God. beloved...: or, beloved of God, your election”
— 1 Thessalonians 1:4 (KJV)
1 Thessalonians 1:4 in Context — About the Book of 1 Thessalonians
1 Thessalonians is among Paul's earliest letters, written to brand-new believers facing persecution — full of encouragement, hope in Christ's return, and comfort for those grieving the dead in Christ. Its closing commands form the shortest discipleship plan ever: rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in everything.
Cross-References for 1 Thessalonians 1:4
“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:”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 1:4: brethren, beloved, god
“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? of the: or, of that”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 1:4: brethren, beloved, god
“For God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 1:4: knowing, god
“And he said, Blessed be the LORD God of my master Abraham, who hath not left destitute my master of his mercy and his truth: I being in the way, the LORD led me to the house of my master's brethren.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 1:4: brethren, god
“With whomsoever thou findest thy gods, let him not live: before our brethren discern thou what is thine with me, and take it to thee. For Jacob knew not that Rachel had stolen them.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 1:4: brethren, god
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