2 Thessalonians 1:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Thessalonians 1:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Thessalonians 1:3 is a verse from the book of 2 Thessalonians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is meet, because that your faith groweth exceedingly, and the ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Thessalonians 1:3 — KJV
“We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is meet, because that your faith groweth exceedingly, and the charity of every one of you all toward each other aboundeth;”
— 2 Thessalonians 1:3 (KJV)
2 Thessalonians 1:3 in Context — About the Book of 2 Thessalonians
2 Thessalonians steadies a church shaken by false reports that the day of the Lord had already come. Paul untangles end-times confusion, commands dignified work over idle speculation, and prays strength into anxious hearts: may the Lord direct your hearts into God's love and Christ's perseverance.
Cross-References for 2 Thessalonians 1:3
“Have we not all one father? hath not one God created us? why do we deal treacherously every man against his brother, by profaning the covenant of our fathers?”
Shares key themes with 2 Thessalonians 1:3: god, every, one
“And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:”
Shares key themes with 2 Thessalonians 1:3: bound, god, always
“But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:”
Shares key themes with 2 Thessalonians 1:3: bound, thank, god
“And the LORD God said unto the serpent, Because thou hast done this, thou art cursed above all cattle, and above every beast of the field; upon thy belly shalt thou go, and dust shalt thou eat all the days of thy life:”
Shares key themes with 2 Thessalonians 1:3: god, because, every
“Let people serve thee, and nations bow down to thee: be lord over thy brethren, and let thy mother's sons bow down to thee: cursed be every one that curseth thee, and blessed be he that blesseth thee.”
Shares key themes with 2 Thessalonians 1:3: brethren, every, one
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