2 Thessalonians 1:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Thessalonians 1:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Thessalonians 1:4 is a verse from the book of 2 Thessalonians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "So that we ourselves glory in you in the churches of God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and tribul..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Thessalonians 1:4 — KJV
“So that we ourselves glory in you in the churches of God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and tribulations that ye endure:”
— 2 Thessalonians 1:4 (KJV)
2 Thessalonians 1:4 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 1:4
“And ye have this day rejected your God, who himself saved you out of all your adversities and your tribulations; and ye have said unto him, Nay, but set a king over us. Now therefore present yourselves before the LORD by your tribes, and by your thousands.”
Shares key themes with 2 Thessalonians 1:4: ourselves, god, tribulations
“But ye shall be named the Priests of the LORD: men shall call you the Ministers of our God: ye shall eat the riches of the Gentiles, and in their glory shall ye boast yourselves.”
Shares key themes with 2 Thessalonians 1:4: ourselves, glory, god
“He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God;”
Shares key themes with 2 Thessalonians 1:4: glory, god, faith
“By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.”
Shares key themes with 2 Thessalonians 1:4: glory, god, faith
“And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;”
Shares key themes with 2 Thessalonians 1:4: glory, patience, tribulations
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