1 Thessalonians 4:18
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Thessalonians 4:18 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Thessalonians 4:18 is a verse from the book of 1 Thessalonians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Wherefore comfort one another with these words. comfort: or, exhort" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Thessalonians 4:18 — KJV
“Wherefore comfort one another with these words. comfort: or, exhort”
— 1 Thessalonians 4:18 (KJV)
1 Thessalonians 4:18 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 4:18
“Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do. comfort: or, exhort”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 4:18: wherefore, comfort, one
“And he took unto him all these, and divided them in the midst, and laid each piece one against another: but the birds divided he not.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 4:18: one, another, these
“And these words of Esau her elder son were told to Rebekah: and she sent and called Jacob her younger son, and said unto him, Behold, thy brother Esau, as touching thee, doth comfort himself, purposing to kill thee.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 4:18: comfort, these, words
“And they said, The man asked us straitly of our state, and of our kindred, saying, Is your father yet alive? have ye another brother? and we told him according to the tenor of these words: could we certainly know that he would say, Bring your brother down? asked...: Heb. asking asked us tenor: Heb. mouth could...: Heb. knowing could we know”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 4:18: another, these, words
“And they said unto him, Wherefore saith my lord these words? God forbid that thy servants should do according to this thing:”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 4:18: wherefore, these, words
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