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1 Thessalonians 2:2-12

2 We had previously suffered and been insulted in Philippi, as you know, but with the help of our God we dared to tell you his gospel in spite of strong opposition.

3 For the appeal we make does not spring from error or impure motives, nor are we trying to trick you.

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.

5 You know we never used flattery, nor did we put on a mask to cover up greed—God is our witness.

6 We were not looking for praise from men, not from you or anyone else.
As apostles of Christ we could have been a burden to you,

7 but we were gentle among you, like a mother caring for her little children.

8 We loved you so much that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well, because you had become so dear to us.

9 Surely you remember, brothers, our toil and hardship; we worked night and day in order not to be a burden to anyone while we preached the gospel of God to you.

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.

Cross References for 1 Thessalonians 2:2-12

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

Romans 15:16 - to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles with the priestly duty of proclaiming the gosp... Click to read the verse Romans 15:16 Click to read the verse Romans 15:16

Proverbs 28:1 - The wicked man flees though no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion. Click to read the verse Proverbs 28:1 Click to read the verse Proverbs 28:1

Colossians 2:1 - I want you to know how much I am struggling for you and for those at Laodicea, and for all who ... Click to read the verse Colossians 2:1 Click to read the verse Colossians 2:1

Ephesians 6:19 - Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will fearlessl... Click to read the verse Ephesians 6:19 Click to read the verse Ephesians 6:19

Acts 4:29 - Now, Lord, consider their threats and enable your servants to speak your word with great boldness. Click to read the verse Acts 4:29 Click to read the verse Acts 4:29

Jeremiah 1:17 - “Get yourself ready! Stand up and say to them whatever I command you. Do not be terrified by th... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 1:17 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 1:17

2 Timothy 1:12 - That is why I am suffering as I am. Yet I am not ashamed, because I know whom I have believed, ... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 1:12 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 1:12

Acts 19:8 - Paul entered the synagogue and spoke boldly there for three months, arguing persuasively about ... Click to read the verse Acts 19:8 Click to read the verse Acts 19:8

Romans 1:1 - Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God— Click to read the verse Romans 1:1 Click to read the verse Romans 1:1

Acts 18:9 - One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking, do not be si... Click to read the verse Acts 18:9 Click to read the verse Acts 18:9

Acts 16:37 - But Paul said to the officers: “They beat us publicly without a trial, even though we are Roman... Click to read the verse Acts 16:37 Click to read the verse Acts 16:37

Acts 16:22-24 - The crowd joined in the attack against Paul and Silas, and the magistrates ordered them to be s... Click to read the verse Acts 16:22-24 Click to read the verse Acts 16:22-24

2 Corinthians 3:12 - Therefore, since we have such a hope, we are very bold. Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 3:12 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 3:12

Acts 20:24 - However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the... Click to read the verse Acts 20:24 Click to read the verse Acts 20:24

Jude 1:3 - The Sin and Doom of Godless Men Dear friends, although I was very eager to write to you about t... Click to read the verse Jude 1:3 Click to read the verse Jude 1:3

Acts 4:13 - When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary me... Click to read the verse Acts 4:13 Click to read the verse Acts 4:13

Acts 4:31 - After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken. And they were all filled with ... Click to read the verse Acts 4:31 Click to read the verse Acts 4:31

Philippians 1:28 - without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you. This is a sign to them that they w... Click to read the verse Philippians 1:28 Click to read the verse Philippians 1:28

Proverbs 28:4 - Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law resist them. Click to read the verse Proverbs 28:4 Click to read the verse Proverbs 28:4

Acts 4:20 - For we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard.” Click to read the verse Acts 4:20 Click to read the verse Acts 4:20

Hebrews 11:36-37 - Some faced jeers and flogging, while still others were chained and put in prison. Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:36-37 Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:36-37

Acts 16:22 - The crowd joined in the attack against Paul and Silas, and the magistrates ordered them to be s... Click to read the verse Acts 16:22 Click to read the verse Acts 16:22

Acts 5:41 - The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing because they had been counted worthy of suffering di... Click to read the verse Acts 5:41 Click to read the verse Acts 5:41

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

Acts 14:3 - So Paul and Barnabas spent considerable time there, speaking boldly for the Lord, who confirmed... Click to read the verse Acts 14:3 Click to read the verse Acts 14:3

Hebrews 12:2-3 - Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before... Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:2-3 Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:2-3

Ephesians 6:20 - for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should. Click to read the verse Ephesians 6:20 Click to read the verse Ephesians 6:20

Philippians 1:14 - Because of my chains, most of the brothers in the Lord have been encouraged to speak the word o... Click to read the verse Philippians 1:14 Click to read the verse Philippians 1:14

Acts 8:4 - Philip in Samaria Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went. Click to read the verse Acts 8:4 Click to read the verse Acts 8:4

Acts 17:10 - In Berea As soon as it was night, the brothers sent Paul and Silas away to Berea. On arriving t... Click to read the verse Acts 17:10 Click to read the verse Acts 17:10

Acts 17:17 - So he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and the God-fearing Greeks, as well as in the mar... Click to read the verse Acts 17:17 Click to read the verse Acts 17:17

Ephesians 6:19-20 - Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will fearlessl... Click to read the verse Ephesians 6:19-20 Click to read the verse Ephesians 6:19-20

2 Corinthians 8:23 - As for Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker among you; as for our brothers, they are repre... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 8:23 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 8:23

Luke 20:11 - He sent another servant, but that one also they beat and treated shamefully and sent away empty... Click to read the verse Luke 20:11 Click to read the verse Luke 20:11

1 Thessalonians 3:4 - In fact, when we were with you, we kept telling you that we would be persecuted. And it turned ... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 3:4 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 3:4

2 Corinthians 7:4 - I have great confidence in you; I take great pride in you. I am greatly encouraged; in all our ... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 7:4 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 7:4

1 Timothy 3:13 - Those who have served well gain an excellent standing and great assurance in their faith in Chr... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 3:13 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 3:13

Acts 6:9-10 - Opposition arose, however, from members of the Synagogue of the Freedmen (as it was called)—Jew... Click to read the verse Acts 6:9-10 Click to read the verse Acts 6:9-10

Philippians 1:1 - Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus at Philippi, toge... Click to read the verse Philippians 1:1 Click to read the verse Philippians 1:1

Acts 20:6 - But we sailed from Philippi after the Feast of Unleavened Bread, and five days later joined the... Click to read the verse Acts 20:6 Click to read the verse Acts 20:6

Acts 14:7 - where they continued to preach the good news. Click to read the verse Acts 14:7 Click to read the verse Acts 14:7

Acts 15:1-2 - The Council at Jerusalem Some men came down from Judea to Antioch and were teaching the brother... Click to read the verse Acts 15:1-2 Click to read the verse Acts 15:1-2

Acts 16:12 - From there we traveled to Philippi, a Roman colony and the leading city of that district of Mac... Click to read the verse Acts 16:12 Click to read the verse Acts 16:12

Philemon 1:8 - Therefore, although in Christ I could be bold and order you to do what you ought to do, Click to read the verse Philemon 1:8 Click to read the verse Philemon 1:8

Philippians 1:30 - since you are going through the same struggle you saw I had, and now hear that I still have. Click to read the verse Philippians 1:30 Click to read the verse Philippians 1:30

Acts 17:2-9 - As his custom was, Paul went into the synagogue, and on three Sabbath days he reasoned with the... Click to read the verse Acts 17:2-9 Click to read the verse Acts 17:2-9

1 Peter 2:14-16 - or to governors, who are sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to commend those who do r... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:14-16 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:14-16

Philippians 1:27-30 - Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether ... Click to read the verse Philippians 1:27-30 Click to read the verse Philippians 1:27-30