1 Thessalonians 2:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Thessalonians 2:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Thessalonians 2:16 is a verse from the book of 1 Thessalonians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Forbidding us to speak to the Gentiles that they might be saved, to fill up their sins alway: for the wrath is come upon..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Thessalonians 2:16 — KJV
“Forbidding us to speak to the Gentiles that they might be saved, to fill up their sins alway: for the wrath is come upon them to the uttermost.”
— 1 Thessalonians 2:16 (KJV)
1 Thessalonians 2:16 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 2:16
“And now come I to thee; and these things I speak in the world, that they might have my joy fulfilled in themselves.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 2:16: speak, might, fill
“And if we have not rather done it for fear of this thing, saying, In time to come your children might speak unto our children, saying, What have ye to do with the LORD God of Israel? In time...: Heb. To morrow”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 2:16: speak, might, come
“Who is this that cometh from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah? this that is glorious in his apparel, travelling in the greatness of his strength? I that speak in righteousness, mighty to save. glorious: Heb. decked”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 2:16: speak, might, come
“Proclaim ye this among the Gentiles; Prepare war, wake up the mighty men, let all the men of war draw near; let them come up: Prepare: Heb. Sanctify”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 2:16: gentiles, might, come
“But this cometh to pass, that the word might be fulfilled that is written in their law, They hated me without a cause.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 2:16: might, fill, come
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