1 Thessalonians 4:1

James Moffatt - New Testament

Finally, brothers, we beg and beseech you in the Lord Jesus to follow our instructions about the way you are to live so as to satisfy God; you are leading that life, but you are to excel in it still further.

Cross References

Colossians 1:10

so that you may lead a life that is worthy of the Lord and give him entire satisfaction. May you be fruitful and increase in the doing of all good, as you thus know God!

2 Thessalonians 1:3

We are bound always to thank God for you, brothers — it is proper that we should, because your faith grows apace and your mutual love, one and all, is increasing.

2 Peter 3:18

but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and saviour Jesus Christ. To him be the glory now and to the day of eternity: Amen.

Hebrews 13:16

Do not forget beneficence and charity, either; these are the kind of sacrifices that are acceptable to God.

Philippians 1:9

And it is my prayer that your love may be more and more rich in knowledge and all manner of insight, enabling you to have a sense of what is vital,

1 Thessalonians 3:12

And may the Lord make you increase and excel in love to one another and to all men (as is my love for you),

Philippians 3:14

to press on to the goal for the prize of God's high call in Christ Jesus.

1 John 3:22

and we get from him whatever we ask, because we obey his commands and do what is pleasing in his sight.

Ephesians 4:1

As the Lord's prisoner, then, I beg of you to live a life worthy of your calling,

2 Corinthians 13:11

Now brothers, goodbye; mend your ways, listen to what I have told you, live in harmony, keep the peace; then the God of love and peace will be with you.

1 Corinthians 15:58

Well then, my beloved brothers, hold your ground, immovable; abound in work for the Lord at all times, for you may be sure that in the Lord your labour is never thrown away.

2 Thessalonians 3:1

Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may speed on and triumph, as in your own case,

2 Thessalonians 2:1

With regard to the arrival of the Lord Jesus Christ and our muster before him, I beg you, brothers,

Colossians 2:6

Since you have had the messiah, even Jesus the Lord, brought to you, lead your life in him,

Philippians 1:27

Only, do lead a life that is worthy of the gospel of Christ. Whether I come and see you or only hear of you in absence, let me know you are standing firm in a common spirit, fighting side by side like one man for the faith of the gospel.

John 15:2

he cuts away any branch on me which is not bearing fruit, and cleans every branch which does bear fruit, to make it bear richer fruit.

1 Thessalonians 4:2

You remember the instructions we gave you on the authority of the Lord Jesus.

2 Corinthians 5:9

Hence also I am eager to satisfy him, whether in the body or away from it;

Romans 8:8

Those who are in the flesh cannot satisfy God.

Hebrews 13:22

I appeal to you, brothers, to bear with this appeal of mine. It is but a short letter.

Hebrews 11:6

and apart from faith it is impossible to satisfy him, for the man who draws near to God must believe that he exists and that he does reward those who seek him.

Ephesians 5:17

So do not be senseless, but understand what is the Lord's will;

Ephesians 4:20

That is not how you have understood the meaning of Christ

2 Corinthians 10:1

I appeal to you myself by the gentleness and consideration of Christ — the Paul who is 'humble enough to your face when he is with you, but outspoken enough when he gets away from you.'

2 Corinthians 6:1

I appeal to you too, as a worker with God, do not receive the grace of God in vain.

1 Corinthians 15:1

Now, brothers, I would have you know the gospel I once preached to you, the gospel you received, the gospel in which you have your footing,

1 Corinthians 11:23

I passed on to you what I received from the Lord himself, namely, that on the night he was betrayed the Lord Jesus took a loaf,

Acts 20:27

I never shrank from letting you know the entire purpose of God.

2 Timothy 4:1

In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus who will judge the living and the dead, in the light of his appearance and his reign,

1 Timothy 5:21

In the presence of God and the Lord Jesus Christ and the elect angels, I adjure you to be unprejudiced in carrying out these orders; be absolutely impartial.

Galatians 6:1

Even if anyone is detected in some trespass, brothers, you are spiritual, you must set the offender right in a spirit of gentleness; let each of you look to himself, in case he too is tempted.

1 Thessalonians 5:12

Brothers, we beg you to respect those who are working among you, presiding over you in the Lord and maintaining discipline;

2 Thessalonians 3:13

As for yourselves, brothers, never grow tired of doing what is right.