1 Thessalonians 4:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Thessalonians 4:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Thessalonians 4:4 is a verse from the book of 1 Thessalonians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "That every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honour;" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Thessalonians 4:4 — KJV
“That every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honour;”
— 1 Thessalonians 4:4 (KJV)
1 Thessalonians 4:4 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 4:4
“Moreover your little ones, which ye said should be a prey, and your children, which in that day had no knowledge between good and evil, they shall go in thither, and unto them will I give it, and they shall possess it.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 4:4: one, should, know
“And Mordecai walked every day before the court of the women's house, to know how Esther did, and what should become of her. to know...: Heb. to know the peace”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 4:4: every, should, know
“The labour of the foolish wearieth every one of them, because he knoweth not how to go to the city.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 4:4: every, one, know
“And it came to pass, that when he was returned, having received the kingdom, then he commanded these servants to be called unto him, to whom he had given the money, that he might know how much every man had gained by trading. money: Gr. silver”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 4:4: every, one, know
“And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God hath shewed me that I should not call any man common or unclean.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 4:4: one, should, know
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