1 Thessalonians 2:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Thessalonians 2:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Thessalonians 2:3 is a verse from the book of 1 Thessalonians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile:" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Thessalonians 2:3 — KJV
“For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile:”
— 1 Thessalonians 2:3 (KJV)
1 Thessalonians 2:3 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 2:3
“My lips shall not speak wickedness, nor my tongue utter deceit.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 2:3: deceit, nor
“He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully. He...: Heb. The clean of hands”
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“Wickedness is in the midst thereof: deceit and guile depart not from her streets.”
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“The remnant of Israel shall not do iniquity, nor speak lies; neither shall a deceitful tongue be found in their mouth: for they shall feed and lie down, and none shall make them afraid.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 2:3: deceit, nor
“And the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful. lusts: or, inordinate desires”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 2:3: deceit, nor
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