1 Thessalonians 3:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Thessalonians 3:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Thessalonians 3:7 is a verse from the book of 1 Thessalonians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Therefore, brethren, we were comforted over you in all our affliction and distress by your faith:" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Thessalonians 3:7 — KJV
“Therefore, brethren, we were comforted over you in all our affliction and distress by your faith:”
— 1 Thessalonians 3:7 (KJV)
1 Thessalonians 3:7 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 3:7
“And I made treasurers over the treasuries, Shelemiah the priest, and Zadok the scribe, and of the Levites, Pedaiah: and next to them was Hanan the son of Zaccur, the son of Mattaniah: for they were counted faithful, and their office was to distribute unto their brethren. treasuries: or, storehouses next...: Heb. at their hand their office...: Heb. it was upon them”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 3:7: brethren, over, faith
“Then came there unto him all his brethren, and all his sisters, and all they that had been of his acquaintance before, and did eat bread with him in his house: and they bemoaned him, and comforted him over all the evil that the LORD had brought upon him: every man also gave him a piece of money, and every one an earring of gold.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 3:7: brethren, comforted, over
“Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 3:7: brethren, affliction, faith
“For she had said unto the servant, What man is this that walketh in the field to meet us? And the servant had said, It is my master: therefore she took a vail, and covered herself.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 3:7: therefore, over
“Let people serve thee, and nations bow down to thee: be lord over thy brethren, and let thy mother's sons bow down to thee: cursed be every one that curseth thee, and blessed be he that blesseth thee.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 3:7: brethren, over
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