1 Thessalonians 4:1

New English Translation

Finally then, brothers and sisters, we ask you and urge you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received instruction from us about how you must live and please God (as you are in fact living) that you do so more and more.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 17:4

but instead sought the God of his ancestors and obeyed his commands, unlike the Israelites.

Job 17:9

But the righteous man holds to his way, and the one with clean hands grows stronger.

Psalm 92:14

They bear fruit even when they are old; they are filled with vitality and have many leaves.

Proverbs 4:18

But the path of the righteous is like the bright morning light, growing brighter and brighter until full day.

John 15:2

He takes away every branch that does not bear fruit in me. He prunes every branch that bears fruit so that it will bear more fruit.

Acts 20:27

For I did not hold back from announcing to you the whole purpose of God.

Romans 8:8

Those who are in the flesh cannot please God.

1 Corinthians 11:23

For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night in which he was betrayed took bread,

1 Corinthians 15:1

Now I want to make clear for you, brothers and sisters, the gospel that I preached to you, that you received and on which you stand,

1 Corinthians 15:58

So then, dear brothers and sisters, be firm. Do not be moved! Always be outstanding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.

2 Corinthians 10:1

Now I, Paul, appeal to you personally by the meekness and gentleness of Christ (I who am meek when present among you, but am full of courage toward you when away!) –

2 Corinthians 13:11

Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice, set things right, be encouraged, agree with one another, live in peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you.

2 Corinthians 5:9

So then whether we are alive or away, we make it our ambition to please him.

2 Corinthians 6:1

Now because we are fellow workers, we also urge you not to receive the grace of God in vain.

Galatians 6:1

Brothers and sisters, if a person is discovered in some sin, you who are spiritual restore such a person in a spirit of gentleness. Pay close attention to yourselves, so that you are not tempted too.

Ephesians 4:1

I, therefore, the prisoner for the Lord, urge you to live worthily of the calling with which you have been called,

Ephesians 4:20

But you did not learn about Christ like this,

Ephesians 5:17

For this reason do not be foolish, but be wise by understanding what the Lord’s will is.

Philippians 1:27

Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ so that – whether I come and see you or whether I remain absent – I should hear that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind, by contending side by side for the faith of the gospel,

Philippians 1:9

And I pray this, that your love may abound even more and more in knowledge and every kind of insight

Philippians 3:14

with this goal in mind, I strive toward the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

Colossians 1:10

so that you may live worthily of the Lord and please him in all respects – bearing fruit in every good deed, growing in the knowledge of God,

Colossians 2:6

Therefore, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him,

1 Thessalonians 3:12

And may the Lord cause you to increase and abound in love for one another and for all, just as we do for you,

1 Thessalonians 4:2

For you know what commands we gave you through the Lord Jesus.

1 Thessalonians 5:12

Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who labor among you and preside over you in the Lord and admonish you,

2 Thessalonians 1:3

We ought to thank God always for you, brothers and sisters, and rightly so, because your faith flourishes more and more and the love of each one of you all for one another is ever greater.

2 Thessalonians 2:1

Now regarding the arrival of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered to be with him, we ask you, brothers and sisters,

2 Thessalonians 3:1

Finally, pray for us, brothers and sisters, that the Lord’s message may spread quickly and be honored as in fact it was among you,

2 Thessalonians 3:13

But you, brothers and sisters, do not grow weary in doing what is right.

1 Timothy 5:21

Before God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels, I solemnly charge you to carry out these commands without prejudice or favoritism of any kind.

2 Timothy 4:1

I solemnly charge you before God and Christ Jesus, who is going to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom:

Hebrews 11:6

Now without faith it is impossible to please him, for the one who approaches God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.

Hebrews 13:16

And do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for God is pleased with such sacrifices.

Hebrews 13:22

Now I urge you, brothers and sisters, bear with my message of exhortation, for in fact I have written to you briefly.

2 Peter 3:18

But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the honor both now and on that eternal day.

1 John 3:22

and whatever we ask we receive from him, because we keep his commandments and do the things that are pleasing to him.