1 Thessalonians 2:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Thessalonians 2:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Thessalonians 2:20 is a verse from the book of 1 Thessalonians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For ye are our glory and joy." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Thessalonians 2:20 — KJV
“For ye are our glory and joy.”
— 1 Thessalonians 2:20 (KJV)
1 Thessalonians 2:20 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 2:20
“Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud upon their beds.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 2:20: glory, joy
“It shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice even with joy and singing: the glory of Lebanon shall be given unto it, the excellency of Carmel and Sharon, they shall see the glory of the LORD, and the excellency of our God.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 2:20: glory, joy
“Also, thou son of man, shall it not be in the day when I take from them their strength, the joy of their glory, the desire of their eyes, and that whereupon they set their minds, their sons and their daughters, that...: Heb. the lifting up of their soul”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 2:20: glory, joy
“Great is my boldness of speech toward you, great is my glorying of you: I am filled with comfort, I am exceeding joyful in all our tribulation.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 2:20: glory, joy
“Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 2:20: glory, joy
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