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1 Thessalonians 1:3-4 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,

Cross References for 1 Thessalonians 1:3-4

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