2 Thessalonians 3:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Thessalonians 3:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Thessalonians 3:1 is a verse from the book of 2 Thessalonians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Thessalonians 3:1 — KJV
“Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you: have...: Gr. run”
— 2 Thessalonians 3:1 (KJV)
2 Thessalonians 3:1 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 3:1
“Then Judah came near unto him, and said, Oh my lord, let thy servant, I pray thee, speak a word in my lord's ears, and let not thine anger burn against thy servant: for thou art even as Pharaoh.”
Shares key themes with 2 Thessalonians 3:1: pray, word, lord
“It may be the LORD thy God will hear all the words of Rabshakeh, whom the king of Assyria his master hath sent to reproach the living God; and will reprove the words which the LORD thy God hath heard: wherefore lift up thy prayer for the remnant that are left. left: Heb. found”
Shares key themes with 2 Thessalonians 3:1: pray, word, lord
“So kill the passover, and sanctify yourselves, and prepare your brethren, that they may do according to the word of the LORD by the hand of Moses.”
Shares key themes with 2 Thessalonians 3:1: brethren, word, lord
“It may be the LORD thy God will hear the words of Rabshakeh, whom the king of Assyria his master hath sent to reproach the living God, and will reprove the words which the LORD thy God hath heard: wherefore lift up thy prayer for the remnant that is left. left: Heb. found”
Shares key themes with 2 Thessalonians 3:1: pray, word, lord
“Hear the word of the LORD, ye that tremble at his word; Your brethren that hated you, that cast you out for my name's sake, said, Let the LORD be glorified: but he shall appear to your joy, and they shall be ashamed.”
Shares key themes with 2 Thessalonians 3:1: brethren, word, lord
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