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1 Thessalonians 2:4

4 On the contrary, we speak as men approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel. We are not trying to please men but God, who tests our hearts.

Cross References for 1 Thessalonians 2:4

Numbers 27:16 - “May the Lord, the God of the spirits of all mankind, appoint a man over this community Click to read the verse Numbers 27:16 Click to read the verse Numbers 27:16

Hebrews 4:13 - Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare befor... Click to read the verse Hebrews 4:13 Click to read the verse Hebrews 4:13

2 Timothy 2:15 - Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be asha... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:15 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:15

Psalms 44:21 - would not God have discovered it, since he knows the secrets of the heart? Click to read the verse Psalms 44:21 Click to read the verse Psalms 44:21

John 21:17 - The third time he said to him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” Peter was hurt because Jesu... Click to read the verse John 21:17 Click to read the verse John 21:17

Jeremiah 17:10 - “I the Lord search the heart and examine the mind, to reward a man according to his conduct, ac... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 17:10 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 17:10

1 Chronicles 29:17 - I know, my God, that you test the heart and are pleased with integrity. All these things have I... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 29:17 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 29:17

Proverbs 17:3 - The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold, but the Lord tests the heart. Click to read the verse Proverbs 17:3 Click to read the verse Proverbs 17:3

Judges 6:27 - So Gideon took ten of his servants and did as the Lord told him. But because he was afraid of h... Click to read the verse Judges 6:27 Click to read the verse Judges 6:27

2 Corinthians 4:2 - Rather, we have renounced secret and shameful ways; we do not use deception, nor do we distort ... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 4:2 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 4:2

Acts 20:27 - For I have not hesitated to proclaim to you the whole will of God. Click to read the verse Acts 20:27 Click to read the verse Acts 20:27

Galatians 2:7 - On the contrary, they saw that I had been entrusted with the task of preaching the gospel to th... Click to read the verse Galatians 2:7 Click to read the verse Galatians 2:7

2 Timothy 2:4 - No one serving as a soldier gets involved in civilian affairs—he wants to please his commanding... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:4 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:4

Acts 12:3 - When he saw that this pleased the Jews, he proceeded to seize Peter also. This happened during ... Click to read the verse Acts 12:3 Click to read the verse Acts 12:3

Luke 16:11 - So if you have not been trustworthy in handling worldly wealth, who will trust you with true ri... Click to read the verse Luke 16:11 Click to read the verse Luke 16:11

Deuteronomy 1:17 - Do not show partiality in judging; hear both small and great alike. Do not be afraid of any man... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 1:17 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 1:17

Revelation 2:23 - I will strike her children dead. Then all the churches will know that I am he who searches hear... Click to read the verse Revelation 2:23 Click to read the verse Revelation 2:23

2 Corinthians 5:16 - So from now on we regard no one from a worldly point of view. Though we once regarded Christ in... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 5:16 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 5:16

Deuteronomy 33:9 - He said of his father and mother, ‘I have no regard for them.’ He did not recognize his brother... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 33:9 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 33:9

1 Corinthians 9:17 - If I preach voluntarily, I have a reward; if not voluntarily, I am simply discharging the trust... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 9:17 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 9:17

Luke 12:42 - The Lord answered, “Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge o... Click to read the verse Luke 12:42 Click to read the verse Luke 12:42

Ephesians 3:8 - Although I am less than the least of all God’s people, this grace was given me: to preach to th... Click to read the verse Ephesians 3:8 Click to read the verse Ephesians 3:8

1 Timothy 6:20 - Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to your care. Turn away from godless chatter and the opp... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 6:20 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 6:20

2 Timothy 2:2 - And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men ... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:2 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:2

Ephesians 6:6 - Obey them not only to win their favor when their eye is on you, but like slaves of Christ, doin... Click to read the verse Ephesians 6:6 Click to read the verse Ephesians 6:6

2 Chronicles 18:13 - But Micaiah said, “As surely as the Lord lives, I can tell him only what my God says.” Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 18:13 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 18:13

Mark 12:14 - They came to him and said, “Teacher, we know you are a man of integrity. You aren’t swayed by m... Click to read the verse Mark 12:14 Click to read the verse Mark 12:14

Matthew 22:16 - They sent their disciples to him along with the Herodians. “Teacher,” they said, “we know you a... Click to read the verse Matthew 22:16 Click to read the verse Matthew 22:16

John 2:24-25 - But Jesus would not entrust himself to them, for he knew all men. Click to read the verse John 2:24-25 Click to read the verse John 2:24-25

Galatians 1:10 - Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were ... Click to read the verse Galatians 1:10 Click to read the verse Galatians 1:10

Romans 2:29 - No, a man is a Jew if he is one inwardly; and circumcision is circumcision of the heart, by the... Click to read the verse Romans 2:29 Click to read the verse Romans 2:29

2 Corinthians 5:11 - The Ministry of Reconciliation Since, then, we know what it is to fear the Lord, we try to pers... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 5:11 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 5:11

1 Kings 8:39 - then hear from heaven, your dwelling place. Forgive and act; deal with each man according to al... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 8:39 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 8:39

1 Corinthians 2:4-5 - My message and my preaching were not with wise and persuasive words, but with a demonstration o... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 2:4-5 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 2:4-5

Psalms 7:9 - O righteous God, who searches minds and hearts, bring to an end the violence of the wicked and ... Click to read the verse Psalms 7:9 Click to read the verse Psalms 7:9

Psalms 17:3 - Though you probe my heart and examine me at night, though you test me, you will find nothing; I... Click to read the verse Psalms 17:3 Click to read the verse Psalms 17:3

Psalms 139:1-2 - Psalm 139 For the director of music. Of David. A psalm. O Lord, you have searched me and you kn... Click to read the verse Psalms 139:1-2 Click to read the verse Psalms 139:1-2

Jeremiah 32:19 - great are your purposes and mighty are your deeds. Your eyes are open to all the ways of men; y... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 32:19 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 32:19

Hebrews 11:5 - By faith Enoch was taken from this life, so that he did not experience death; he could not be f... Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:5 Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:5

2 Kings 16:16 - And Uriah the priest did just as King Ahaz had ordered. Click to read the verse 2 Kings 16:16 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 16:16

1 Corinthians 7:25 - Now about virgins: I have no command from the Lord, but I give a judgment as one who by the Lor... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 7:25 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 7:25

Titus 1:3 - and at his appointed season he brought his word to light through the preaching entrusted to me ... Click to read the verse Titus 1:3 Click to read the verse Titus 1:3

Colossians 3:22 - Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything; and do it, not only when their eye is on you a... Click to read the verse Colossians 3:22 Click to read the verse Colossians 3:22

1 Timothy 1:11 - that conforms to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which he entrusted to me. Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 1:11 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 1:11

Romans 8:27 - And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for ... Click to read the verse Romans 8:27 Click to read the verse Romans 8:27

1 Corinthians 4:1-2 - Apostles of Christ So then, men ought to regard us as servants of Christ and as those entrusted... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 4:1-2 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 4:1-2

2 Timothy 1:14 - Guard the good deposit that was entrusted to you—guard it with the help of the Holy Spirit who ... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 1:14 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 1:14

1 Timothy 1:11-13 - that conforms to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which he entrusted to me. Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 1:11-13 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 1:11-13