1 Thessalonians 2:4

God's Word

Rather, we are always spreading the Good News. God trusts us to do this because we passed his test. We don’t try to please people but God, who tests our motives.

Cross References

1 Kings 8:39

Hear ⌞them⌟ in heaven, where you live. Forgive ⌞them⌟, and take action. Give each person the proper reply. (You know what is in their hearts, because you alone know what is in the hearts of all people.)

2 Kings 16:16

The priest Urijah did what King Ahaz had commanded.

1 Chronicles 29:17

I know, my God, that you examine hearts and delight in honesty. With an honest heart I have willingly offered all these things. I’ve been overjoyed to see your people here offering so willingly to you.

Psalm 139:23

Examine me, O God, and know my mind. Test me, and know my thoughts.

Psalm 17:3

You have probed my heart. You have confronted me at night. You have tested me like silver, but you found nothing wrong. I have determined that my mouth will not sin.

Psalm 44:21

wouldn’t God find out, since he knows the secrets in our hearts?

Psalm 7:9

Let the evil within wicked people come to an end, but make the righteous person secure, O righteous God who examines thoughts and emotions.

Proverbs 17:3

The crucible is for refining silver and the smelter for gold, but the one who purifies hearts ⌞by fire⌟ is the Lord.

Jeremiah 17:10

I, the Lord, search minds and test hearts. I will reward each person for what he has done. I will reward him for the results of his actions.

Jeremiah 32:19

You make wise plans and do mighty things. You see everything the descendants of Adam do. You reward them for the way they live and for what they do.

Numbers 27:16

“Lord, you are the God who gives the breath of life to everyone. Please appoint someone over the community

Luke 12:42

The Lord asked, “Who, then, is the faithful, skilled manager that the master will put in charge of giving the other servants their share of food at the right time?

Luke 16:11

Therefore, if you can’t be trusted with wealth that is often used dishonestly, who will trust you with wealth that is real?

John 21:17

Jesus asked him a third time, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” Peter felt sad because Jesus had asked him a third time, “Do you love me?” So Peter said to him, “Lord, you know everything. You know that I love you.” Jesus told him, “Feed my sheep.

Romans 8:27

The one who searches our hearts knows what the Spirit has in mind. The Spirit intercedes for God’s people the way God wants him to.

1 Corinthians 7:25

Concerning virgins: Even though I don’t have any command from the Lord, I’ll give you my opinion. I’m a person to whom the Lord has shown mercy, so I can be trusted.

1 Corinthians 9:17

If I spread the Good News willingly, I’ll have a reward. But if I spread the Good News unwillingly, I’m ⌞only⌟ doing what I’ve been entrusted to do.

2 Corinthians 2:17

At least we don’t go around selling an impure word of God like many others. The opposite is true. As Christ’s spokesmen and in God’s presence, we speak the pure message that comes from God.

2 Corinthians 4:2

Instead, we have refused to use secret and shameful ways. We don’t use tricks, and we don’t distort God’s word. As God watches, we clearly reveal the truth to everyone. This is our ⌞letter of⌟ recommendation.

2 Corinthians 5:11

As people who know what it means to fear the Lord, we try to persuade others. God already knows what we are, and I hope that you also know what we are.

2 Corinthians 5:16

So from now on we don’t think of anyone from a human point of view. If we did think of Christ from a human point of view, we don’t anymore.

Galatians 1:10

Am I saying this now to win the approval of people or God? Am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be Christ’s servant.

Galatians 2:7

In fact, they saw that I had been entrusted with telling the Good News to people who are not circumcised as Peter had been entrusted to tell it to those who are circumcised.

Ephesians 3:8

I am the least of all God’s people. Yet, God showed me his kindness by allowing me to spread the Good News of the immeasurable wealth of Christ to people who are not Jewish.

Ephesians 6:6

Don’t obey them only while you’re being watched, as if you merely wanted to please people. But obey like slaves who belong to Christ, who have a deep desire to do what God wants them to do.

Colossians 3:22

Slaves, always obey your earthly masters. Don’t obey them only while you’re being watched, as if you merely wanted to please people. Be sincere in your motives out of respect for your real master.

1 Timothy 6:20

Timothy, guard the Good News which has been entrusted to you. Turn away from pointless discussions and the claims of false knowledge that people use to oppose ⌞the Christian faith⌟.

2 Timothy 1:14

With the help of the Holy Spirit who lives in us, protect the Good News that has been entrusted to you.

2 Timothy 2:2

You’ve heard my message, and it’s been confirmed by many witnesses. Entrust this message to faithful individuals who will be competent to teach others.

Titus 1:3

God has revealed this in every era by spreading his word. I was entrusted with this word by the command of God our Savior.

Hebrews 4:13

No creature can hide from God. Everything is uncovered and exposed for him to see. We must answer to him.

1 Peter 4:11

Whoever speaks must speak God’s words. Whoever serves must serve with the strength God supplies so that in every way God receives glory through Jesus Christ. Glory and power belong to Jesus Christ forever and ever! Amen.

Revelation 2:23

I will kill her children. Then all the churches will know that I am the one who searches hearts and minds. I will reward each of you for what you have done.