1 Thessalonians 1:8

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

And because of you, the Lord's message has spread everywhere in those regions. Now the news of your faith in God is known all over the world, and we don't have to say a thing about it.

Cross References

Exodus 18:9

Jethro was so pleased to hear this good news about what the LORD had done,

Isaiah 2:3

Many people will come and say, “Let's go to the mountain of the LORD God of Jacob and worship in his temple.” The LORD will teach us his Law from Jerusalem, and we will obey him.

Isaiah 52:7

What a beautiful sight! On the mountains a messenger announces to Jerusalem, “Good news! You're saved. There will be peace. Your God is now King.”

Isaiah 66:19

by proving what I can do. I will send the survivors to Tarshish, Pul, Lud, Meshech, Tubal, Javan, and to the distant islands. I will send them to announce my wonderful glory to nations that have never heard about me.

Acts 18:12

While Gallio was governor of Achaia, some of the Jewish leaders got together and grabbed Paul. They brought him into court

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.

Romans 16:19

I am glad that everyone knows how well you obey the Lord. But still, I want you to understand what is good and not have anything to do with evil.

1 Corinthians 14:36

God's message did not start with you people, and you are not the only ones it has reached.

2 Corinthians 2:14

I am grateful that God always makes it possible for Christ to lead us to victory. God also helps us spread the knowledge about Christ everywhere, and this knowledge is like the smell of perfume.

2 Corinthians 3:4

We are sure about all this. Christ makes us sure in the very presence of God.

Colossians 3:16

Let the message about Christ completely fill your lives, while you use all your wisdom to teach and instruct each other. With thankful hearts, sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God.

2 Thessalonians 1:4

That's why we boast about you to all God's churches. We tell them how patient you are and how you keep on having faith, even though you are going through a lot of trouble and suffering.

2 Thessalonians 3:1

Finally, our friends, please pray for us. This will help the message about the Lord to spread quickly, and others will respect it, just as you do.

1 Timothy 2:8

I want everyone everywhere to lift innocent hands towards heaven and pray, without being angry or arguing with each other.

2 Timothy 2:9

And because of this message, I am locked up in jail and treated like a criminal. But God's good news isn't locked in jail,

3 John 1:12

Everyone speaks well of Demetrius, and so does the true message that he teaches. I also speak well of him, and you know what I say is true.

Revelation 14:6

I saw another angel. This one was flying across the sky and had the eternal good news to announce to the people of every race, tribe, language, and nation on earth.

Revelation 22:17

The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” Everyone who hears this should say, “Come!” If you are thirsty, come! If you want life-giving water, come and take it. It's free!