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1 Thessalonians 1:3-10 Growth in Faith and Love

3 We continually remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.

4 For we know, brothers loved by God, that he has chosen you,

5 because our gospel came to you not simply with words, but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and with deep conviction. You know how we lived among you for your sake.

6 You became imitators of us and of the Lord; in spite of severe suffering, you welcomed the message with the joy given by the Holy Spirit.

7 And so you became a model to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia.

8 The Lord’s message rang out from you not only in Macedonia and Achaia—your faith in God has become known everywhere. Therefore we do not need to say anything about it,

9 for they themselves report what kind of reception you gave us. They tell how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God,

10 and to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead—Jesus, who rescues us from the coming wrath.

Cross References for 1 Thessalonians 1:3-10

1 Thessalonians 2:9 - Surely you remember, brothers, our toil and hardship; we worked night and day in order not to b... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:9 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:9

Hebrews 11:7-8 - By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in holy fear built an ark to save his fam... Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:7-8 Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:7-8

Romans 8:25 - But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently. Click to read the verse Romans 8:25 Click to read the verse Romans 8:25

James 5:7-8 - Patience in Suffering Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer w... Click to read the verse James 5:7-8 Click to read the verse James 5:7-8

James 5:7 - Patience in Suffering Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer w... Click to read the verse James 5:7 Click to read the verse James 5:7

Hebrews 10:24 - And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Click to read the verse Hebrews 10:24 Click to read the verse Hebrews 10:24

Galatians 5:6 - For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. The only thing that ... Click to read the verse Galatians 5:6 Click to read the verse Galatians 5:6

Galatians 5:13 - You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nat... Click to read the verse Galatians 5:13 Click to read the verse Galatians 5:13

Romans 16:26 - but now revealed and made known through the prophetic writings by the command of the eternal Go... Click to read the verse Romans 16:26 Click to read the verse Romans 16:26

Hebrews 11:17 - By faith Abraham, when God tested him, offered Isaac as a sacrifice. He who had received the pr... Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:17 Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:17

1 Corinthians 15:58 - Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to ... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:58 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:58

Genesis 29:20 - So Jacob served seven years to get Rachel, but they seemed like only a few days to him because ... Click to read the verse Genesis 29:20 Click to read the verse Genesis 29:20

John 21:15-17 - Jesus Reinstates Peter When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of ... Click to read the verse John 21:15-17 Click to read the verse John 21:15-17

Philemon 1:7 - Your love has given me great joy and encouragement, because you, brother, have refreshed the he... Click to read the verse Philemon 1:7 Click to read the verse Philemon 1:7

Song of Songs 8:7 - Many waters cannot quench love; rivers cannot wash it away. If one were to give all the wealth ... Click to read the verse Song of Songs 8:7 Click to read the verse Song of Songs 8:7

Ecclesiastes 2:26 - To the man who pleases him, God gives wisdom, knowledge and happiness, but to the sinner he giv... Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 2:26 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 2:26

Hebrews 6:10 - God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have hel... Click to read the verse Hebrews 6:10 Click to read the verse Hebrews 6:10

John 6:27 - Do not work for food that spoils, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of M... Click to read the verse John 6:27 Click to read the verse John 6:27

John 15:10 - If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have obeyed my Father’s commands... Click to read the verse John 15:10 Click to read the verse John 15:10

1 Peter 1:3 - Praise to God for a Living Hope Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In hi... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:3 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:3

1 John 5:3 - This is love for God: to obey his commands. And his commands are not burdensome, Click to read the verse 1 John 5:3 Click to read the verse 1 John 5:3

John 14:15 - Jesus Promises the Holy Spirit “If you love me, you will obey what I command. Click to read the verse John 14:15 Click to read the verse John 14:15

2 Corinthians 5:14-15 - For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 5:14-15

Ephesians 4:16 - From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and build... Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:16 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:16

1 Peter 3:4 - Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 3:4 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 3:4

Romans 16:12 - Greet Tryphena and Tryphosa, those women who work hard in the Lord. Greet my dear friend Persis... Click to read the verse Romans 16:12 Click to read the verse Romans 16:12

Acts 9:39 - Peter went with them, and when he arrived he was taken upstairs to the room. All the widows sto... Click to read the verse Acts 9:39 Click to read the verse Acts 9:39

Romans 16:6 - Greet Mary, who worked very hard for you. Click to read the verse Romans 16:6 Click to read the verse Romans 16:6

Revelation 2:2 - I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. I know that you cannot tolerate wicked... Click to read the verse Revelation 2:2 Click to read the verse Revelation 2:2

John 14:21-23 - Whoever has my commands and obeys them, he is the one who loves me. He who loves me will be lov... Click to read the verse John 14:21-23 Click to read the verse John 14:21-23

Luke 11:2 - He said to them, “When you pray, say: “‘Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come. Click to read the verse Luke 11:2 Click to read the verse Luke 11:2

Hebrews 4:11 - Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will fall by following ... Click to read the verse Hebrews 4:11 Click to read the verse Hebrews 4:11

Acts 10:31 - and said, ‘Cornelius, God has heard your prayer and remembered your gifts to the poor. Click to read the verse Acts 10:31 Click to read the verse Acts 10:31

Acts 3:19 - Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may... Click to read the verse Acts 3:19 Click to read the verse Acts 3:19

Romans 1:7 - To all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be saints: Grace and peace to you from God ou... Click to read the verse Romans 1:7 Click to read the verse Romans 1:7

Romans 15:13 - May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overfl... Click to read the verse Romans 15:13 Click to read the verse Romans 15:13

Romans 2:7 - To those who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honor and immortality, he will give etern... Click to read the verse Romans 2:7 Click to read the verse Romans 2:7

Galatians 6:9 - Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do n... Click to read the verse Galatians 6:9 Click to read the verse Galatians 6:9

James 2:22 - You see that his faith and his actions were working together, and his faith was made complete b... Click to read the verse James 2:22 Click to read the verse James 2:22

Philippians 2:12 - Shining as Stars Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence,... Click to read the verse Philippians 2:12 Click to read the verse Philippians 2:12

1 Corinthians 13:4-7 - Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Romans 5:3-5 - Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces per... Click to read the verse Romans 5:3-5 Click to read the verse Romans 5:3-5

1 John 3:18 - Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth. Click to read the verse 1 John 3:18 Click to read the verse 1 John 3:18

2 Thessalonians 1:3 - Thanksgiving and Prayer We ought always to thank God for you, brothers, and rightly so, because... Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 1:3 Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 1:3

Romans 15:4 - For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance ... Click to read the verse Romans 15:4 Click to read the verse Romans 15:4

Romans 12:12 - Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Click to read the verse Romans 12:12 Click to read the verse Romans 12:12

Philippians 1:6 - being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion un... Click to read the verse Philippians 1:6 Click to read the verse Philippians 1:6

Colossians 1:9 - For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and aski... Click to read the verse Colossians 1:9 Click to read the verse Colossians 1:9

1 John 3:21 - Dear friends, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God Click to read the verse 1 John 3:21 Click to read the verse 1 John 3:21

Hebrews 13:21 - equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to hi... Click to read the verse Hebrews 13:21 Click to read the verse Hebrews 13:21

2 Corinthians 2:17 - Unlike so many, we do not peddle the word of God for profit. On the contrary, in Christ we spea... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 2:17 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 2:17

2 Thessalonians 2:16 - May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us ete... Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 2:16 Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 2:16

2 Thessalonians 3:5 - May the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance. Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 3:5 Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 3:5

Revelation 3:10 - Since you have kept my command to endure patiently, I will also keep you from the hour of trial... Click to read the verse Revelation 3:10 Click to read the verse Revelation 3:10

2 Thessalonians 1:11 - With this in mind, we constantly pray for you, that our God may count you worthy of his calling... Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 1:11 Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 1:11

1 John 3:3 - Everyone who has this hope in him purifies himself, just as he is pure. Click to read the verse 1 John 3:3 Click to read the verse 1 John 3:3

1 Timothy 1:14 - The grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly, along with the faith and love that are i... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 1:14 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 1:14

Luke 21:19 - By standing firm you will gain life. Click to read the verse Luke 21:19 Click to read the verse Luke 21:19

Hebrews 6:12 - We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit ... Click to read the verse Hebrews 6:12 Click to read the verse Hebrews 6:12

Hebrews 6:10-11 - God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have hel... Click to read the verse Hebrews 6:10-11 Click to read the verse Hebrews 6:10-11

2 Corinthians 8:7-9 - But just as you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness ... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 8:7-9 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 8:7-9

Revelation 2:3 - You have persevered and have endured hardships for my name, and have not grown weary. Click to read the verse Revelation 2:3 Click to read the verse Revelation 2:3

1 Corinthians 15:19 - If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are to be pitied more than all men. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:19 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:19

Hebrews 10:36 - You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has ... Click to read the verse Hebrews 10:36 Click to read the verse Hebrews 10:36

1 Thessalonians 1:4 - For we know, brothers loved by God, that he has chosen you, Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 1:4 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 1:4

1 Timothy 2:3 - This is good, and pleases God our Savior, Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 2:3 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 2:3

James 2:17 - In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead. Click to read the verse James 2:17 Click to read the verse James 2:17

James 2:14 - Faith and Deeds What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? C... Click to read the verse James 2:14 Click to read the verse James 2:14

1 Thessalonians 2:13-14 - And we also thank God continually because, when you received the word of God, which you heard f... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:13-14 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:13-14

Galatians 1:4 - who gave himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age, according to the will of ... Click to read the verse Galatians 1:4 Click to read the verse Galatians 1:4

James 2:17-26 - In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead. Click to read the verse James 2:17-26 Click to read the verse James 2:17-26

1 Corinthians 13:13 - And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 13:13 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 13:13

John 6:27-29 - Do not work for food that spoils, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of M... Click to read the verse John 6:27-29 Click to read the verse John 6:27-29

Revelation 2:19 - I know your deeds, your love and faith, your service and perseverance, and that you are now doi... Click to read the verse Revelation 2:19 Click to read the verse Revelation 2:19

Hebrews 6:15 - And so after waiting patiently, Abraham received what was promised. Click to read the verse Hebrews 6:15 Click to read the verse Hebrews 6:15

Romans 8:24-25 - For in this hope we were saved. But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what he ... Click to read the verse Romans 8:24-25 Click to read the verse Romans 8:24-25

Colossians 1:4 - because we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love you have for all the saints— Click to read the verse Colossians 1:4 Click to read the verse Colossians 1:4

Ephesians 1:15 - Thanksgiving and Prayer For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus ... Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:15 Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:15

1 Thessalonians 3:6 - Timothy’s Encouraging Report But Timothy has just now come to us from you and has brought good ... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 3:6 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 3:6

2 Peter 1:6 - and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:6 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:6

2 Timothy 1:3-5 - Encouragement to Be Faithful I thank God, whom I serve, as my forefathers did, with a clear con... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 1:3-5 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 1:3-5

James 1:3-4 - because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Click to read the verse James 1:3-4 Click to read the verse James 1:3-4

2 Thessalonians 1:4 - Therefore, among God’s churches we boast about your perseverance and faith in all the persecuti... Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 1:4 Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 1:4

1 Corinthians 16:16 - to submit to such as these and to everyone who joins in the work, and labors at it. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 16:16 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 16:16

Hebrews 11:24-34 - By faith Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be known as the son of Pharaoh’s daughter. Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:24-34 Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:24-34

Philemon 1:5-7 - because I hear about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints. Click to read the verse Philemon 1:5-7 Click to read the verse Philemon 1:5-7

Revelation 2:2-4 - I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. I know that you cannot tolerate wicked... Click to read the verse Revelation 2:2-4 Click to read the verse Revelation 2:2-4