1 Thessalonians 2:11

New Century Version

You know that we treated each of you as a father treats his own children.

Cross References

1 Chronicles 28:20

David also said to his son Solomon, “Be strong and brave, and do the work. Don’t be afraid or discouraged, because the Lord God, my God, is with you. He will not fail you or leave you until all the work for the Temple of the Lord is finished.

1 Chronicles 28:9

“And you, my son Solomon, accept the God of your father. Serve him completely and willingly, because the Lord knows what is in everyone’s mind. He understands everything you think. If you go to him for help, you will get an answer. But if you turn away from him, he will leave you forever.

Psalm 34:11

Children, come and listen to me. I will teach you to worship the Lord.

Proverbs 1:10

My child, if sinners try to lead you into sin, do not follow them.

Proverbs 1:15

My child, do not go along with them; do not do what they do.

Proverbs 2:1

My child, listen to what I say and remember what I command you.

Proverbs 3:1

My child, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in mind.

Proverbs 6:1

My child, be careful about giving a guarantee for somebody else’s loan, about promising to pay what someone else owes.

Proverbs 7:1

My son, remember what I say, and treasure my commands.

Proverbs 7:24

Now, my sons, listen to me; pay attention to what I say.

Numbers 27:19

and have him stand before Eleazar the priest and all the people. Then give him his orders as they watch.

Luke 16:28

I have five brothers, and Lazarus could warn them so that they will not come to this place of pain.’

Acts 20:2

He said many things to strengthen the followers in the different places on his way through Macedonia. Then he went to Greece,

Ephesians 4:17

In the Lord’s name, I tell you this. Do not continue living like those who do not believe. Their thoughts are worth nothing.

Deuteronomy 3:28

Appoint Joshua and help him be brave and strong. He will lead the people across the river and give them the land that they are to inherit, but you can only look at it.”

Deuteronomy 31:14

The Lord said to Moses, “Soon you will die. Get Joshua and come to the Meeting Tent so that I may command him.” So Moses and Joshua went to the Meeting Tent.

1 Thessalonians 2:7

even though as apostles of Christ we could have used our authority over you. But we were very gentle with you, like a mother caring for her little children.

1 Thessalonians 4:1

Brothers and sisters, we taught you how to live in a way that will please God, and you are living that way. Now we ask and encourage you in the Lord Jesus to live that way even more.

1 Thessalonians 4:6

Also, do not wrong or cheat another Christian in this way. The Lord will punish people who do those things as we have already told you and warned you.

1 Thessalonians 5:11

So encourage each other and give each other strength, just as you are doing now.

1 Thessalonians 5:14

We ask you, brothers and sisters, to warn those who do not work. Encourage the people who are afraid. Help those who are weak. Be patient with everyone.

2 Thessalonians 2:5

I told you when I was with you that all this would happen. Do you not remember?

2 Thessalonians 3:12

We command those people and beg them in the Lord Jesus Christ to work quietly and earn their own food.

1 Timothy 5:21

Before God and Christ Jesus and the chosen angels, I command you to do these things without showing favor of any kind to anyone.

1 Timothy 5:7

Tell the believers to do these things so that no one can criticize them.

1 Timothy 6:13

In the sight of God, who gives life to everything, and of Christ Jesus, I give you a command. Christ Jesus made the good confession when he stood before Pontius Pilate.

1 Timothy 6:17

Command those who are rich with things of this world not to be proud. Tell them to hope in God, not in their uncertain riches. God richly gives us everything to enjoy.

1 Timothy 6:2

The slaves whose masters are believers should not show their masters any less respect because they are believers. They should serve their masters even better, because they are helping believers they love. You must teach and preach these things.

Titus 2:15

Say these things and encourage the people and tell them what is wrong in their lives, with all authority. Do not let anyone treat you as if you were unimportant.

Titus 2:6

In the same way, encourage young men to be wise.

Titus 2:9

Slaves should yield to their own masters at all times, trying to please them and not arguing with them.

Hebrews 13:22

My brothers and sisters, I beg you to listen patiently to this message I have written to encourage you, because it is not very long.

3 John 1:4

Nothing gives me greater joy than to hear that my children are following the way of truth.