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1 Thessalonians 2:10-14 Living to Please God

10 You are witnesses, and so is God, of how holy, righteous and blameless we were among you who believed.

11 For you know that we dealt with each of you as a father deals with his own children,

12 encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory.

13 And we also thank God continually because, when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as it actually is, the word of God, which is at work in you who believe.

14 For you, brothers, became imitators of God’s churches in Judea, which are in Christ Jesus: You suffered from your own countrymen the same things those churches suffered from the Jews,

Cross References for 1 Thessalonians 2:10-14

Matthew 10:16 - I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent ... Click to read the verse Matthew 10:16 Click to read the verse Matthew 10:16

Numbers 16:15 - Then Moses became very angry and said to the Lord, “Do not accept their offering. I have not ta... Click to read the verse Numbers 16:15 Click to read the verse Numbers 16:15

Psalms 26:11 - But I lead a blameless life; redeem me and be merciful to me. Click to read the verse Psalms 26:11 Click to read the verse Psalms 26:11

Genesis 20:5 - Did he not say to me, ‘She is my sister,’ and didn’t she also say, ‘He is my brother’? I have d... Click to read the verse Genesis 20:5 Click to read the verse Genesis 20:5

Psalms 7:8 - let the Lord judge the peoples. Judge me, O Lord, according to my righteousness, according to m... Click to read the verse Psalms 7:8 Click to read the verse Psalms 7:8

Acts 24:16 - So I strive always to keep my conscience clear before God and man. Click to read the verse Acts 24:16 Click to read the verse Acts 24:16

2 Corinthians 11:11 - Why? Because I do not love you? God knows I do! Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:11 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:11

Jeremiah 18:20 - Should good be repaid with evil? Yet they have dug a pit for me. Remember that I stood before y... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 18:20 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 18:20

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

2 Corinthians 1:12 - Paul’s Change of Plans Now this is our boast: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted o... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 1:12 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 1:12

1 Thessalonians 2:5 - You know we never used flattery, nor did we put on a mask to cover up greed—God is our witness. Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:5 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:5

Genesis 31:37 - Now that you have searched through all my goods, what have you found that belongs to your house... Click to read the verse Genesis 31:37 Click to read the verse Genesis 31:37

1 Samuel 12:3-5 - Here I stand. Testify against me in the presence of the Lord and his anointed. Whose ox have I ... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 12:3-5 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 12:3-5

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

Psalms 7:3-5 - O Lord my God, if I have done this and there is guilt on my hands— Click to read the verse Psalms 7:3-5 Click to read the verse Psalms 7:3-5

1 Samuel 12:3 - Here I stand. Testify against me in the presence of the Lord and his anointed. Whose ox have I ... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 12:3 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 12:3

Leviticus 21:17 - “Say to Aaron: ‘For the generations to come none of your descendants who has a defect may come ... Click to read the verse Leviticus 21:17 Click to read the verse Leviticus 21:17

2 Corinthians 7:2 - Paul’s Joy Make room for us in your hearts. We have wronged no one, we have corrupted no one, w... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 7:2 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 7:2

Acts 20:33-34 - I have not coveted anyone’s silver or gold or clothing. Click to read the verse Acts 20:33-34 Click to read the verse Acts 20:33-34

Deuteronomy 26:13 - Then say to the Lord your God: “I have removed from my house the sacred portion and have given ... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 26:13 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 26:13

Job 29:11-17 - Whoever heard me spoke well of me, and those who saw me commended me, Click to read the verse Job 29:11-17 Click to read the verse Job 29:11-17

2 Corinthians 11:31 - The God and Father of the Lord Jesus, who is to be praised forever, knows that I am not lying. Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:31 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:31

Job 10:7 - though you know that I am not guilty and that no one can rescue me from your hand? Click to read the verse Job 10:7 Click to read the verse Job 10:7

Acts 20:26 - Therefore, I declare to you today that I am innocent of the blood of all men. Click to read the verse Acts 20:26 Click to read the verse Acts 20:26

2 Kings 4:9 - She said to her husband, “I know that this man who often comes our way is a holy man of God. Click to read the verse 2 Kings 4:9 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 4:9

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 Peter 5:3 - not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. Click to read the verse 1 Peter 5:3 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 5:3

1 Samuel 9:6 - But the servant replied, “Look, in this town there is a man of God; he is highly respected, and... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 9:6 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 9:6

Psalms 18:20-24 - The Lord has dealt with me according to my righteousness; according to the cleanness of my hand... Click to read the verse Psalms 18:20-24 Click to read the verse Psalms 18:20-24

1 Timothy 4:12 - Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers i... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 4:12 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 4:12

Titus 1:8 - Rather he must be hospitable, one who loves what is good, who is self-controlled, upright, holy... Click to read the verse Titus 1:8 Click to read the verse Titus 1:8

2 Chronicles 31:20 - This is what Hezekiah did throughout Judah, doing what was good and right and faithful before t... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 31:20 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 31:20

Psalms 18:21 - For I have kept the ways of the Lord; I have not done evil by turning from my God. Click to read the verse Psalms 18:21 Click to read the verse Psalms 18:21

Job 16:19 - Even now my witness is in heaven; my advocate is on high. Click to read the verse Job 16:19 Click to read the verse Job 16:19

Job 23:11 - My feet have closely followed his steps; I have kept to his way without turning aside. Click to read the verse Job 23:11 Click to read the verse Job 23:11

Psalms 44:18 - Our hearts had not turned back; our feet had not strayed from your path. Click to read the verse Psalms 44:18 Click to read the verse Psalms 44:18

2 Corinthians 11:10 - As surely as the truth of Christ is in me, nobody in the regions of Achaia will stop this boast... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:10 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:10

Psalms 131:1 - Psalm 131 A song of ascents. Of David. My heart is not proud, O Lord, my eyes are not haughty; ... Click to read the verse Psalms 131:1 Click to read the verse Psalms 131:1

1 Thessalonians 1:5 - because our gospel came to you not simply with words, but also with power, with the Holy Spirit... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 1:5 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 1:5

Titus 2:7-8 - In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, serio... Click to read the verse Titus 2:7-8 Click to read the verse Titus 2:7-8

2 Corinthians 6:6 - in purity, understanding, patience and kindness; in the Holy Spirit and in sincere love; Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 6:6 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 6:6

Acts 20:18 - When they arrived, he said to them: “You know how I lived the whole time I was with you, from t... Click to read the verse Acts 20:18 Click to read the verse Acts 20:18

2 Timothy 3:10 - Paul’s Charge to Timothy You, however, know all about my teaching, my way of life, my purpose, ... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 3:10 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 3:10

2 Thessalonians 3:7 - For you yourselves know how you ought to follow our example. We were not idle when we were with... Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 3:7 Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 3:7

2 Corinthians 6:3-10 - Paul’s Hardships We put no stumbling block in anyone’s path, so that our ministry will not be d... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 6:3-10 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 6:3-10

Job 31:1-39 - “I made a covenant with my eyes not to look lustfully at a girl. Click to read the verse Job 31:1-39 Click to read the verse Job 31:1-39