1 Thessalonians 4:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Thessalonians 4:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Thessalonians 4:1 is a verse from the book of 1 Thessalonians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Thessalonians 4:1 — KJV
“Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, so ye would abound more and more. beseech: or, request exhort: or, beseech”
— 1 Thessalonians 4:1 (KJV)
1 Thessalonians 4:1 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 4:1
“If thou shalt keep all these commandments to do them, which I command thee this day, to love the LORD thy God, and to walk ever in his ways; then shalt thou add three cities more for thee, beside these three:”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 4:1: then, lord, walk
“Then said she, I pray thee, let the king remember the LORD thy God, that thou wouldest not suffer the revengers of blood to destroy any more, lest they destroy my son. And he said, As the LORD liveth, there shall not one hair of thy son fall to the earth. that...: Heb. that the revenger of blood do not multiply to destroy”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 4:1: then, lord, god
“And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the LORD be God, follow him: but if Baal, then follow him. And the people answered him not a word. opinions: or, thoughts”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 4:1: then, lord, how
“Many, O LORD my God, are thy wonderful works which thou hast done, and thy thoughts which are to us-ward: they cannot be reckoned up in order unto thee: if I would declare and speak of them, they are more than can be numbered. they cannot...: or, none can order them unto thee”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 4:1: lord, ought, god
“I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 4:1: lord, jesus, how
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