1 Thessalonians 2:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Thessalonians 2:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Thessalonians 2:2 is a verse from the book of 1 Thessalonians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were bold in our ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Thessalonians 2:2 — KJV
“But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God with much contention.”
— 1 Thessalonians 2:2 (KJV)
1 Thessalonians 2:2 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 2:2
“I have heard the murmurings of the children of Israel: speak unto them, saying, At even ye shall eat flesh, and in the morning ye shall be filled with bread; and ye shall know that I am the LORD your God.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 2:2: even, know, god
“Speak not thou in thine heart, after that the LORD thy God hath cast them out from before thee, saying, For my righteousness the LORD hath brought me in to possess this land: but for the wickedness of these nations the LORD doth drive them out from before thee.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 2:2: after, before, god
“Take heed to thyself that thou be not snared by following them, after that they be destroyed from before thee; and that thou enquire not after their gods, saying, How did these nations serve their gods? even so will I do likewise. by...: Heb. after them”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 2:2: even, after, before
“Forasmuch as thou art sent of the king, and of his seven counsellors, to enquire concerning Judah and Jerusalem, according to the law of thy God which is in thine hand; of the king: Chaldee, from before the king”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 2:2: even, before, god
“For all this I considered in my heart even to declare all this, that the righteous, and the wise, and their works, are in the hand of God: no man knoweth either love or hatred by all that is before them. I considered...: Heb. I gave, or, set to my heart”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 2:2: even, before, know
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