1 Thessalonians 4:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Thessalonians 4:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Thessalonians 4:8 is a verse from the book of 1 Thessalonians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "He therefore that despiseth, despiseth not man, but God, who hath also given unto us his holy Spirit. despiseth: or, rej..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Thessalonians 4:8 — KJV
“He therefore that despiseth, despiseth not man, but God, who hath also given unto us his holy Spirit. despiseth: or, rejecteth”
— 1 Thessalonians 4:8 (KJV)
1 Thessalonians 4:8 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 4:8
“And Rachel said, God hath judged me, and hath also heard my voice, and hath given me a son: therefore called she his name Dan. Dan: that is, Judging”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 4:8: therefore, god, hath
“And we are his witnesses of these things; and so is also the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to them that obey him.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 4:8: god, hath, also
“Now he that hath wrought us for the selfsame thing is God, who also hath given unto us the earnest of the Spirit.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 4:8: god, hath, also
“And she conceived again, and bare a son; and said, Because the LORD hath heard that I was hated, he hath therefore given me this son also: and she called his name Simeon. Simeon: that is, Hearing”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 4:8: therefore, hath, also
“Wherefore have ye not eaten the sin offering in the holy place, seeing it is most holy, and God hath given it you to bear the iniquity of the congregation, to make atonement for them before the LORD?”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 4:8: god, hath, given
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