1 Thessalonians 3:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Thessalonians 3:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Thessalonians 3:3 is a verse from the book of 1 Thessalonians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "That no man should be moved by these afflictions: for yourselves know that we are appointed thereunto. there unto: or, t..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Thessalonians 3:3 — KJV
“That no man should be moved by these afflictions: for yourselves know that we are appointed thereunto. there unto: or, to sufferings, or, to persecution”
— 1 Thessalonians 3:3 (KJV)
1 Thessalonians 3:3 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 3:3
“And the princes of the Philistines were wroth with him; and the princes of the Philistines said unto him, Make this fellow return, that he may go again to his place which thou hast appointed him, and let him not go down with us to battle, lest in the battle he be an adversary to us: for wherewith should he reconcile himself unto his master? should it not be with the heads of these men?”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 3:3: should, these, appointed
“The Jews ordained, and took upon them, and upon their seed, and upon all such as joined themselves unto them, so as it should not fail, that they would keep these two days according to their writing, and according to their appointed time every year; fail: Heb. pass”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 3:3: should, these, appointed
“For he established a testimony in Jacob, and appointed a law in Israel, which he commanded our fathers, that they should make them known to their children:”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 3:3: should, know, appointed
“But know ye for certain, that if ye put me to death, ye shall surely bring innocent blood upon yourselves, and upon this city, and upon the inhabitants thereof: for of a truth the LORD hath sent me unto you to speak all these words in your ears.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 3:3: these, yourselves, know
“Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know:”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 3:3: these, yourselves, know
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