2 Thessalonians 1:3

Conservative English Version

My dear friends, we always have good reason to thank God for you, because your faith in God and your love for each other keep growing all the time.

Cross References

Job 17:9

They would do the right thing and because they did, they would grow stronger.

Psalm 84:7

Your people grow stronger, and you, the God of gods, will be seen in Zion.

Psalm 92:13

They will take root in your house, LORD God, and they will do well.

Proverbs 4:18

The lifestyle of good people is like sunlight at dawn that keeps getting brighter until broad daylight.

Luke 15:32

But we should be glad and celebrate! Your brother was dead, but he is now alive. He was lost and has now been found."

Luke 17:5

The apostles said to the Lord, "Make our faith stronger!"

John 15:2

He cuts away every branch of mine that doesn't produce fruit. But he trims clean every branch that does produce fruit, so that it will produce even more fruit.

Romans 1:8

First, I thank God in the name of Jesus Christ for all of you. I do this because people everywhere in the world are talking about your faith.

1 Corinthians 1:4

I never stop thanking my God for being kind enough to give you Christ Jesus,

2 Corinthians 10:15

We don't brag about what others have done, as if we had done those things ourselves. But I hope that as you become stronger in your faith, we will be able to reach many more of the people around you. That has always been our goal.

Ephesians 5:20

Always use the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to thank God the Father for everything.

Philippians 1:7

You have a special place in my heart. So it is only natural for me to feel the way I do. All of you have helped in the work that God has given me, as I defend the good news and tell about it here in jail.

Philippians 1:9

I pray that your love will keep on growing and that you will fully know and understand

1 Thessalonians 3:12

May the Lord make your love for each other and for everyone else grow by leaps and bounds. That's how our love for you has grown.

1 Thessalonians 3:6

Timothy has come back from his visit with you and has told us about your faith and love. He also said that you always have happy memories of us and that you want to see us as much as we want to see you.

1 Thessalonians 3:9

How can we possibly thank God enough for all the happiness you have brought us?

1 Thessalonians 4:1

Finally, my dear friends, since you belong to the Lord Jesus, we beg and urge you to live as we taught you. Then you will please God. You are already living that way, but try even harder.

2 Thessalonians 2:1

When our Lord Jesus returns, we will be gathered up to meet him. So I ask you, my friends,

2 Thessalonians 2:13

My friends, the Lord loves you, and it is only natural for us to thank God for you. God chose you to be the first ones to be saved. His Spirit made you holy, and you put your faith in the truth.

1 Peter 1:22

You obeyed the truth, and your souls were made pure. Now you sincerely love each other. But you must keep on loving with all your heart.

2 Peter 1:13

In fact, I think I should keep on reminding you until I leave this body.

2 Peter 3:18

Let the wonderful kindness and the understanding that come from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ help you to keep on growing. Praise Jesus now and forever! Amen.