1 Thessalonians 2:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Thessalonians 2:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Thessalonians 2:7 is a verse from the book of 1 Thessalonians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children:" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Thessalonians 2:7 — KJV
“But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children:”
— 1 Thessalonians 2:7 (KJV)
1 Thessalonians 2:7 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 2:7
“And Ephron dwelt among the children of Heth: and Ephron the Hittite answered Abraham in the audience of the children of Heth, even of all that went in at the gate of his city, saying, audience: Heb. ears”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 2:7: among, even, children
“And take thou unto thee Aaron thy brother, and his sons with him, from among the children of Israel, that he may minister unto me in the priest's office, even Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar, Aaron's sons.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 2:7: among, even, children
“And whatsoever man there be of the children of Israel, or of the strangers that sojourn among you, which hunteth and catcheth any beast or fowl that may be eaten; he shall even pour out the blood thereof, and cover it with dust. which...: Heb. that hunteth any hunting”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 2:7: among, even, children
“For they are wholly given unto me from among the children of Israel; instead of such as open every womb, even instead of the firstborn of all the children of Israel, have I taken them unto me.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 2:7: among, even, children
“And Moses spake unto the children of Israel, and every one of their princes gave him a rod apiece, for each prince one, according to their fathers' houses, even twelve rods: and the rod of Aaron was among their rods. a rod...: Heb. a rod for one prince, a rod for one prince”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 2:7: among, even, children
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