1 Thessalonians 5:11
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Thessalonians 5:11 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Thessalonians 5:11 is a verse from the book of 1 Thessalonians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do. comfort: or, exhort" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Thessalonians 5:11 — KJV
“Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do. comfort: or, exhort”
— 1 Thessalonians 5:11 (KJV)
1 Thessalonians 5:11 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 5:11
“Wherefore comfort one another with these words. comfort: or, exhort”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 5:11: wherefore, comfort, one
“And they gathered themselves together against Moses and against Aaron, and said unto them, Ye take too much upon you, seeing all the congregation are holy, every one of them, and the LORD is among them: wherefore then lift ye up yourselves above the congregation of the LORD? Ye take...: Heb. It is much for you”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 5:11: wherefore, yourselves, together
“And I will dash them one against another, even the fathers and the sons together, saith the LORD: I will not pity, nor spare, nor have mercy, but destroy them. one...: Heb. a man against his brother but...: Heb. from destroying them”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 5:11: together, one, another
“Wherefore he saith also in another psalm, Thou shalt not suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 5:11: wherefore, one, another
“Some therefore cried one thing, and some another: for the assembly was confused; and the more part knew not wherefore they were come together.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 5:11: wherefore, together, one
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