1 Thessalonians 2:12

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you should live in a way that proves you belong to the God who calls you into his kingdom and glory.

Cross References

Genesis 5:22

After he became the father of Methuselah, Enoch walked with God for 300 years and had other sons and daughters.

2 Chronicles 17:4

Instead, he dedicated his life to his ancestor’s God and lived by God’s commands. Jehoshaphat did not do what Israel was doing.

Romans 8:28

We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God—those whom he has called according to his plan.

Romans 8:30

He also called those whom he had already appointed. He approved of those whom he had called, and he gave glory to those whom he had approved of.

1 Corinthians 1:9

God faithfully keeps his promises. He called you to be partners with his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.

2 Corinthians 4:6

We are his servants because the same God who said that light should shine out of darkness has given us light. For that reason we bring to light the knowledge about God’s glory which shines from Christ’s face.

Galatians 5:16

Let me explain further. Live your life as your spiritual nature directs you. Then you will never follow through on what your corrupt nature wants.

Ephesians 4:1

I, a prisoner in the Lord, encourage you to live the kind of life which proves that God has called you.

Ephesians 5:2

Live in love as Christ also loved us. He gave his life for us as an offering and sacrifice, a soothing aroma to God.

Ephesians 5:8

Once you lived in the dark, but now the Lord has filled you with light. Live as children who have light.

Philippians 1:27

Live as citizens who reflect the Good News about Christ. Then, whether I come to see you or whether I stay away, I’ll hear all about you. I’ll hear that you are firmly united in spirit, united in fighting for the faith that the Good News brings.

Colossians 1:10

We ask this so that you will live the kind of lives that prove you belong to the Lord. Then you will want to please him in every way as you grow in producing every kind of good work by this knowledge about God.

Colossians 2:6

You received Christ Jesus the Lord, so continue to live as Christ’s people.

1 Thessalonians 4:1

Now then, brothers and sisters, because of the Lord Jesus we ask and encourage you to excel in living a God-pleasing life even more than you already do. Do this the way we taught you.

1 Thessalonians 4:12

Then your way of life will win respect from those outside ⌞the church⌟, and you won’t have to depend on anyone else for what you need.

1 Thessalonians 5:24

The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do this.

2 Thessalonians 1:10

⌞This will happen⌟ on that day when he comes to be honored among all his holy people and admired by all who have believed in him. This includes you because you believed the testimony we gave you.

2 Timothy 1:9

God saved us and called us to be holy, not because of what we had done, but because of his own plan and kindness. Before the world began, God planned that Christ Jesus would show us God’s kindness.

1 Peter 2:9

However, you are chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, people who belong to God. You were chosen to tell about the excellent qualities of God, who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.

1 Peter 3:9

Don’t pay people back with evil for the evil they do to you, or ridicule those who ridicule you. Instead, bless them, because you were called to inherit a blessing.

1 Peter 5:10

God, who shows you his kindness  and who has called you through Christ Jesus to his eternal glory, will restore you, strengthen you, make you strong, and support you as you suffer for a little while.

2 Peter 1:3

God’s divine power has given us everything we need for life and for godliness. This power was given to us through knowledge of the one who called us by his own glory and integrity.

1 John 2:6

Those who say that they live in him must live the same way he lived.

3 John 1:6

These believers have told the congregation about your love. You will do well to support them on their trip in a way that proves you belong to God.