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2 Thessalonians 1:3-6

3 Thanksgiving and Prayer
We ought always to thank God for you, brothers, and rightly so, because your faith is growing more and more, and the love every one of you has for each other is increasing.

4 Therefore, among God’s churches we boast about your perseverance and faith in all the persecutions and trials you are enduring.

5 All this is evidence that God’s judgment is right, and as a result you will be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you are suffering.

6 God is just: He will pay back trouble to those who trouble you

Cross References for 2 Thessalonians 1:3-6

1 Thessalonians 4:1 - Living to Please God Finally, brothers, we instructed you how to live in order to please God, a... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 4:1 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 4:1

Proverbs 4:18 - The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining ever brighter till the full ... Click to read the verse Proverbs 4:18 Click to read the verse Proverbs 4:18

Philippians 4:18 - I have received full payment and even more; I am amply supplied, now that I have received from ... Click to read the verse Philippians 4:18 Click to read the verse Philippians 4:18

1 Peter 4:8 - Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:8 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:8

Romans 12:10 - Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. Click to read the verse Romans 12:10 Click to read the verse Romans 12:10

Hebrews 13:1 - Concluding Exhortations Keep on loving each other as brothers. Click to read the verse Hebrews 13:1 Click to read the verse Hebrews 13:1

1 Peter 1:22 - Now that you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for yo... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:22 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:22

1 Timothy 2:1 - Instructions on Worship I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and th... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 2:1 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 2:1

Malachi 4:2 - But for you who revere my name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its rays. An... Click to read the verse Malachi 4:2 Click to read the verse Malachi 4:2

Ruth 4:14 - The women said to Naomi: “Praise be to the Lord, who this day has not left you without a kinsma... Click to read the verse Ruth 4:14 Click to read the verse Ruth 4:14

1 Timothy 6:2 - Those who have believing masters are not to show less respect for them because they are brother... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 6:2 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 6:2

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

Psalms 84:7 - They go from strength to strength, till each appears before God in Zion. Click to read the verse Psalms 84:7 Click to read the verse Psalms 84:7

Job 17:9 - Nevertheless, the righteous will hold to their ways, and those with clean hands will grow stron... Click to read the verse Job 17:9 Click to read the verse Job 17:9

1 Thessalonians 3:9 - How can we thank God enough for you in return for all the joy we have in the presence of our Go... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 3:9 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 3:9

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

Colossians 2:19 - He has lost connection with the Head, from whom the whole body, supported and held together by ... Click to read the verse Colossians 2:19 Click to read the verse Colossians 2:19

Psalms 92:13 - planted in the house of the Lord, they will flourish in the courts of our God. Click to read the verse Psalms 92:13 Click to read the verse Psalms 92:13

2 Peter 3:18 - But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both n... Click to read the verse 2 Peter 3:18 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 3:18

2 Peter 1:13 - I think it is right to refresh your memory as long as I live in the tent of this body, Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:13 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:13

Ephesians 5:20 - always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:20 Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:20

John 15:2 - He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he ... Click to read the verse John 15:2 Click to read the verse John 15:2

2 Thessalonians 2:13 - Stand Firm But we ought always to thank God for you, brothers loved by the Lord, because from t... Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 2:13 Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 2:13

Ephesians 6:23 - Peace to the brothers, and love with faith from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Click to read the verse Ephesians 6:23 Click to read the verse Ephesians 6:23

2 Peter 1:5-10 - For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:5-10 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:5-10

Luke 15:32 - But we had to celebrate and be glad, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again;... Click to read the verse Luke 15:32 Click to read the verse Luke 15:32

Psalms 34:1 - Psalm 34 Of David. When he pretended to be insane before Abimelech, who drove him away, and he ... Click to read the verse Psalms 34:1 Click to read the verse Psalms 34:1

Isaiah 40:29-31 - He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Click to read the verse Isaiah 40:29-31 Click to read the verse Isaiah 40:29-31

Matthew 15:28 - Then Jesus answered, “Woman, you have great faith! Your request is granted.” And her daughter w... Click to read the verse Matthew 15:28 Click to read the verse Matthew 15:28

Revelation 2:4 - Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken your first love. Click to read the verse Revelation 2:4 Click to read the verse Revelation 2:4

Romans 3:3 - What if some did not have faith? Will their lack of faith nullify God’s faithfulness? Click to read the verse Romans 3:3 Click to read the verse Romans 3:3

1 Peter 2:2 - Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:2 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:2

Romans 6:17 - But thanks be to God that, though you used to be slaves to sin, you wholeheartedly obeyed the f... Click to read the verse Romans 6:17 Click to read the verse Romans 6:17

1 Thessalonians 4:10 - And in fact, you do love all the brothers throughout Macedonia. Yet we urge you, brothers, to d... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 4:10 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 4:10

Philippians 1:9 - And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, Click to read the verse Philippians 1:9 Click to read the verse Philippians 1:9

Mark 9:24 - Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed, “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!” Click to read the verse Mark 9:24 Click to read the verse Mark 9:24

John 13:34 - “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. Click to read the verse John 13:34 Click to read the verse John 13:34

3 John 1:2 - Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as y... Click to read the verse 3 John 1:2 Click to read the verse 3 John 1:2

Luke 12:59 - I tell you, you will not get out until you have paid the last penny.” Click to read the verse Luke 12:59 Click to read the verse Luke 12:59

2 Corinthians 10:15 - Neither do we go beyond our limits by boasting of work done by others. Our hope is that, as you... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 10:15 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 10:15

Revelation 3:15 - I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! Click to read the verse Revelation 3:15 Click to read the verse Revelation 3:15

Luke 17:5 - The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith!” Click to read the verse Luke 17:5 Click to read the verse Luke 17:5

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

2 Peter 1:8 - For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffec... Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:8 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:8

1 Thessalonians 4:9-10 - Now about brotherly love we do not need to write to you, for you yourselves have been taught by... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 4:9-10 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 4:9-10

Mark 4:27 - Night and day, whether he sleeps or gets up, the seed sprouts and grows, though he does not kno... Click to read the verse Mark 4:27 Click to read the verse Mark 4:27

Romans 1:8 - Paul’s Longing to Visit Rome First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because... Click to read the verse Romans 1:8 Click to read the verse Romans 1:8

1 Thessalonians 1:3 - We continually remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor promp... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 1:3 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 1:3

1 Thessalonians 3:12 - May the Lord make your love increase and overflow for each other and for everyone else, just as... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 3:12 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 3:12

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

John 15:12 - My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Click to read the verse John 15:12 Click to read the verse John 15:12

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

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

Philippians 1:7 - It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart; for whether... Click to read the verse Philippians 1:7 Click to read the verse Philippians 1:7

1 Corinthians 1:4 - Thanksgiving I always thank God for you because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 1:4 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 1:4

Philippians 1:3 - Thanksgiving and Prayer I thank my God every time I remember you. Click to read the verse Philippians 1:3 Click to read the verse Philippians 1:3

Philemon 1:4 - I always thank my God as I remember you in my prayers, Click to read the verse Philemon 1:4 Click to read the verse Philemon 1:4

Ephesians 1:16 - I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:16 Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:16

1 Thessalonians 1:2-3 - Thanksgiving for the Thessalonians’ Faith We always thank God for all of you, mentioning you in... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 1:2-3 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 1:2-3

2 Corinthians 8:7 - 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 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 8:7

1 Corinthians 16:14 - Do everything in love. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 16:14 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 16:14