1 Thessalonians 1:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Thessalonians 1:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Thessalonians 1:7 is a verse from the book of 1 Thessalonians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "So that ye were ensamples to all that believe in Macedonia and Achaia." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Thessalonians 1:7 — KJV
“So that ye were ensamples to all that believe in Macedonia and Achaia.”
— 1 Thessalonians 1:7 (KJV)
1 Thessalonians 1:7 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 1:7
“And when he was disposed to pass into Achaia, the brethren wrote, exhorting the disciples to receive him: who, when he was come, helped them much which had believed through grace:”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 1:7: believe, achaia
“After these things were ended, Paul purposed in the spirit, when he had passed through Macedonia and Achaia, to go to Jerusalem, saying, After I have been there, I must also see Rome.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 1:7: macedonia, achaia
“For it hath pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor saints which are at Jerusalem.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 1:7: macedonia, achaia
“For I know the forwardness of your mind, for which I boast of you to them of Macedonia, that Achaia was ready a year ago; and your zeal hath provoked very many.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 1:7: macedonia, achaia
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