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1 Thessalonians 3:2-8 Living a Holy Life

2 We sent Timothy, who is our brother and God’s fellow worker in spreading the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith,

3 so that no one would be unsettled by these trials. You know quite well that we were destined for them.

4 In fact, when we were with you, we kept telling you that we would be persecuted. And it turned out that way, as you well know.

5 For this reason, when I could stand it no longer, I sent to find out about your faith. I was afraid that in some way the tempter might have tempted you and our efforts might have been useless.

6 Timothy’s Encouraging Report
But Timothy has just now come to us from you and has brought good news about your faith and love. He has told us that you always have pleasant memories of us and that you long to see us, just as we also long to see you.

7 Therefore, brothers, in all our distress and persecution we were encouraged about you because of your faith.

8 For now we really live, since you are standing firm in the Lord.

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Cross References for 1 Thessalonians 3:2-8

Colossians 4:12 - Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends greetings. He is always wrestl... Click to read the verse Colossians 4:12 Click to read the verse Colossians 4:12

1 Timothy 1:2 - To Timothy my true son in the faith: Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesu... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 1:2 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 1:2

2 Corinthians 2:13 - I still had no peace of mind, because I did not find my brother Titus there. So I said good-by ... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 2:13 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 2:13

Colossians 2:2 - My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have th... Click to read the verse Colossians 2:2 Click to read the verse Colossians 2:2

Colossians 1:1 - Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, Click to read the verse Colossians 1:1 Click to read the verse Colossians 1:1

1 Corinthians 14:3 - But everyone who prophesies speaks to men for their strengthening, encouragement and comfort. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 14:3 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 14:3

Acts 20:12 - The people took the young man home alive and were greatly comforted. Click to read the verse Acts 20:12 Click to read the verse Acts 20:12

3 John 1:8 - We ought therefore to show hospitality to such men so that we may work together for the truth. Click to read the verse 3 John 1:8 Click to read the verse 3 John 1:8

2 Corinthians 11:23 - Are they servants of Christ? (I am out of my mind to talk like this.) I am more. I have worked ... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:23 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:23

2 Corinthians 7:6 - But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the coming of Titus, Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 7:6 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 7:6

1 Thessalonians 3:13 - May he strengthen your hearts so that you will be blameless and holy in the presence of our God... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 3:13 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 3:13

1 Timothy 4:6 - If you point these things out to the brothers, you will be a good minister of Christ Jesus, bro... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 4:6 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 4:6

1 Corinthians 16:10 - If Timothy comes, see to it that he has nothing to fear while he is with you, for he is carryin... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 16:10 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 16:10

Acts 18:23 - After spending some time in Antioch, Paul set out from there and traveled from place to place t... Click to read the verse Acts 18:23 Click to read the verse Acts 18:23

Colossians 1:7 - You learned it from Epaphras, our dear fellow servant, who is a faithful minister of Christ on ... Click to read the verse Colossians 1:7 Click to read the verse Colossians 1:7

Acts 18:5 - When Silas and Timothy came from Macedonia, Paul devoted himself exclusively to preaching, test... Click to read the verse Acts 18:5 Click to read the verse Acts 18:5

Acts 26:16 - ‘Now get up and stand on your feet. I have appeared to you to appoint you as a servant and as a... Click to read the verse Acts 26:16 Click to read the verse Acts 26:16

Colossians 4:11 - Jesus, who is called Justus, also sends greetings. These are the only Jews among my fellow work... Click to read the verse Colossians 4:11 Click to read the verse Colossians 4:11

Acts 15:32 - Judas and Silas, who themselves were prophets, said much to encourage and strengthen the brothers. Click to read the verse Acts 15:32 Click to read the verse Acts 15:32

2 Thessalonians 2:17 - encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word. Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 2:17 Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 2:17

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

Philemon 1:1 - Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our dear friend and fell... Click to read the verse Philemon 1:1 Click to read the verse Philemon 1:1

Philippians 2:25 - But I think it is necessary to send back to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker and fel... Click to read the verse Philippians 2:25 Click to read the verse Philippians 2:25

Acts 8:14 - When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had accepted the word of God, they sent Peter... Click to read the verse Acts 8:14 Click to read the verse Acts 8:14

2 Corinthians 1:19 - For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by me and Silas and Timothy, was n... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 1:19 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 1:19

Acts 16:1 - Timothy Joins Paul and Silas He came to Derbe and then to Lystra, where a disciple named Timoth... Click to read the verse Acts 16:1 Click to read the verse Acts 16:1

Philippians 1:25 - Convinced of this, I know that I will remain, and I will continue with all of you for your prog... Click to read the verse Philippians 1:25 Click to read the verse Philippians 1:25

Acts 16:5 - So the churches were strengthened in the faith and grew daily in numbers. Click to read the verse Acts 16:5 Click to read the verse Acts 16:5

Romans 1:11 - I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to make you strong— Click to read the verse Romans 1:11 Click to read the verse Romans 1:11

1 Corinthians 4:17 - For this reason I am sending to you Timothy, my son whom I love, who is faithful in the Lord. H... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 4:17 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 4:17

Romans 16:21 - Timothy, my fellow worker, sends his greetings to you, as do Lucius, Jason and Sosipater, my re... Click to read the verse Romans 16:21 Click to read the verse Romans 16:21

Colossians 1:25 - I have become its servant by the commission God gave me to present to you the word of God in it... Click to read the verse Colossians 1:25 Click to read the verse Colossians 1:25

Colossians 4:9 - He is coming with Onesimus, our faithful and dear brother, who is one of you. They will tell yo... Click to read the verse Colossians 4:9 Click to read the verse Colossians 4:9

Philippians 2:19 - Timothy and Epaphroditus I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, that I also may ... Click to read the verse Philippians 2:19 Click to read the verse Philippians 2:19

Hebrews 13:23 - I want you to know that our brother Timothy has been released. If he arrives soon, I will come ... Click to read the verse Hebrews 13:23 Click to read the verse Hebrews 13:23

2 Corinthians 1:1 - Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the church of ... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 1:1 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 1:1

Ephesians 6:22 - I am sending him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are, and that he may en... Click to read the verse Ephesians 6:22 Click to read the verse Ephesians 6:22

Colossians 4:8 - I am sending him to you for the express purpose that you may know about our circumstances and t... Click to read the verse Colossians 4:8 Click to read the verse Colossians 4:8

Acts 14:22-23 - strengthening the disciples and encouraging them to remain true to the faith. “We must go throu... Click to read the verse Acts 14:22-23 Click to read the verse Acts 14:22-23

Ephesians 6:21-22 - Final Greetings Tychicus, the dear brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will tell you ever... Click to read the verse Ephesians 6:21-22 Click to read the verse Ephesians 6:21-22

Acts 17:14-15 - The brothers immediately sent Paul to the coast, but Silas and Timothy stayed at Berea. Click to read the verse Acts 17:14-15 Click to read the verse Acts 17:14-15

Philippians 2:19-25 - Timothy and Epaphroditus I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, that I also may ... Click to read the verse Philippians 2:19-25 Click to read the verse Philippians 2:19-25

1 Corinthians 16:10-12 - If Timothy comes, see to it that he has nothing to fear while he is with you, for he is carryin... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 16:10-12 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 16:10-12