1 Thessalonians 2:15
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Thessalonians 2:15 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Thessalonians 2:15 is a verse from the book of 1 Thessalonians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Who both killed the Lord Jesus, and their own prophets, and have persecuted us; and they please not God, and are contrar..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Thessalonians 2:15 — KJV
“Who both killed the Lord Jesus, and their own prophets, and have persecuted us; and they please not God, and are contrary to all men: persecuted us: or, chased us out”
— 1 Thessalonians 2:15 (KJV)
1 Thessalonians 2:15 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 2:15
“Now the Egyptians are men, and not God; and their horses flesh, and not spirit. When the LORD shall stretch out his hand, both he that helpeth shall fall, and he that is holpen shall fall down, and they all shall fail together.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 2:15: both, lord, own
“For I will pass through the land of Egypt this night, and will smite all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, both man and beast; and against all the gods of Egypt I will execute judgment: I am the LORD. gods: or, princes”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 2:15: both, lord, god
“And know ye this day: for I speak not with your children which have not known, and which have not seen the chastisement of the LORD your God, his greatness, his mighty hand, and his stretched out arm,”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 2:15: lord, own, god
“And a curse, if ye will not obey the commandments of the LORD your God, but turn aside out of the way which I command you this day, to go after other gods, which ye have not known.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 2:15: lord, own, god
“In any case thou shalt deliver him the pledge again when the sun goeth down, that he may sleep in his own raiment, and bless thee: and it shall be righteousness unto thee before the LORD thy God.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 2:15: lord, own, god
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