1 Thessalonians 3:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Thessalonians 3:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Thessalonians 3:12 is a verse from the book of 1 Thessalonians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And the Lord make you to increase and abound in love one toward another, and toward all men, even as we do toward you:" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Thessalonians 3:12 — KJV
“And the Lord make you to increase and abound in love one toward another, and toward all men, even as we do toward you:”
— 1 Thessalonians 3:12 (KJV)
1 Thessalonians 3:12 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 3:12
“Even such as he is able to get, the one for a sin offering, and the other for a burnt offering, with the meat offering: and the priest shall make an atonement for him that is to be cleansed before the LORD.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 3:12: lord, make, one
“Among these were the divisions of the porters, even among the chief men, having wards one against another, to minister in the house of the LORD.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 3:12: lord, one, another
“It came even to pass, as the trumpeters and singers were as one, to make one sound to be heard in praising and thanking the LORD; and when they lifted up their voice with the trumpets and cymbals and instruments of musick, and praised the LORD, saying, For he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever: that then the house was filled with a cloud, even the house of the LORD;”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 3:12: lord, make, one
“Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 3:12: lord, increase, one
“The LORD will be terrible unto them: for he will famish all the gods of the earth; and men shall worship him, every one from his place, even all the isles of the heathen. famish: Heb. make lean”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 3:12: lord, make, one
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