1 Thessalonians 2:14
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Thessalonians 2:14 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Thessalonians 2:14 is a verse from the book of 1 Thessalonians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For ye, brethren, became followers of the churches of God which in Judaea are in Christ Jesus: for ye also have suffered..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Thessalonians 2:14 — KJV
“For ye, brethren, became followers of the churches of God which in Judaea are in Christ Jesus: for ye also have suffered like things of your own countrymen, even as they have of the Jews:”
— 1 Thessalonians 2:14 (KJV)
1 Thessalonians 2:14 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 2:14
“The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ:”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 2:14: god, christ, jesus
“Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 2:14: god, christ, jesus
“Testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 2:14: god, christ, jesus
“Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 2:14: god, christ, jesus
“Wherefore, my brethren, ye also are become dead to the law by the body of Christ; that ye should be married to another, even to him who is raised from the dead, that we should bring forth fruit unto God.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 2:14: brethren, god, christ
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