1 Thessalonians 1:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Thessalonians 1:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Thessalonians 1:9 is a verse from the book of 1 Thessalonians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For they themselves shew of us what manner of entering in we had unto you, and how ye turned to God from idols to serve ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Thessalonians 1:9 — KJV
“For they themselves shew of us what manner of entering in we had unto you, and how ye turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God;”
— 1 Thessalonians 1:9 (KJV)
1 Thessalonians 1:9 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 1:9
“And it came to pass, when the judge was dead, that they returned, and corrupted themselves more than their fathers, in following other gods to serve them, and to bow down unto them; they ceased not from their own doings, nor from their stubborn way. corrupted...: or, were corrupt ceased...: Heb. let nothing fall of their”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 1:9: themselves, turned, god
“Confounded be all they that serve graven images, that boast themselves of idols: worship him, all ye gods.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 1:9: themselves, god, idols
“How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God? spot: or, fault”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 1:9: how, god, serve
“And Moses and Aaron came in unto Pharaoh, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD God of the Hebrews, How long wilt thou refuse to humble thyself before me? let my people go, that they may serve me.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 1:9: how, god, serve
“And Pharaoh's servants said unto him, How long shall this man be a snare unto us? let the men go, that they may serve the LORD their God: knowest thou not yet that Egypt is destroyed?”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 1:9: how, god, serve
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