2 Thessalonians 2:16

New International Reader's Version

Our Lord Jesus Christ and God our Father loved us. By his grace God gave us comfort that will last forever. The hope he gave us is good. May our Lord Jesus Christ and God our Father

Cross References

Psalm 103:17

But the Lord’s love for those who have respect for him lasts for ever and ever. Their children’s children will know that he always does what is right.

Isaiah 35:10

Those the Lord has saved will return to their land. They will sing as they enter the city of Zion. Joy that lasts forever will be like beautiful crowns on their heads. They will be filled with gladness and joy. Sorrow and sighing will be gone.

Isaiah 51:11

Those the Lord has saved will return to their land. They will sing as they enter the city of Zion. Joy that lasts forever will be like beautiful crowns on their heads. They will be filled with gladness and joy. Sorrow and sighing will be gone.

Isaiah 61:7

Instead of being put to shame you will receive a double share of wealth. Instead of being dishonored you will be glad to be in your land. You will receive a double share of riches there. And you’ll be filled with joy that will last forever.

Luke 16:25

“But Abraham replied, ‘Son, remember what happened in your lifetime. You received your good things. Lazarus received bad things. Now he is comforted here, and you are in terrible pain.

John 13:1

It was just before the Passover Feast. Jesus knew that the time had come for him to leave this world. It was time for him to go to the Father. Jesus loved his disciples who were in the world. So he now loved them to the very end.

John 15:13

No one has greater love than the one who gives their life for their friends.

John 15:9

“Just as the Father has loved me, I have loved you. Now remain in my love.

John 16:22

That’s the way it is with you. Now it’s your time to be sad. But I will see you again. Then you will be full of joy. And no one will take away your joy.

John 3:16

God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son. Anyone who believes in him will not die but will have eternal life.

John 4:14

But anyone who drinks the water I give them will never be thirsty. In fact, the water I give them will become a spring of water in them. It will flow up into eternal life.”

Acts 15:11

No! We believe we are saved through the grace of our Lord Jesus. The Gentiles are saved in the same way.”

Acts 18:27

Apollos wanted to go to Achaia. The brothers and sisters agreed with him. They wrote to the believers there. They asked them to welcome him. When he arrived, he was a great help to those who had become believers by God’s grace.

Romans 1:7

I am sending this letter to all of you in Rome. You are loved by God and appointed to be his holy people. May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace.

Romans 4:16

The promise is based on God’s grace. The promise comes by faith. All of Abraham’s children will certainly receive the promise. And it is not only for those who are ruled by the law. Those who have the same faith that Abraham had are also included. He is the father of us all.

Romans 4:4

When a person works, their pay is not considered a gift. It is owed to them.

Romans 5:8

But here is how God has shown his love for us. While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

Ephesians 5:2

Lead a life of love, just as Christ did. He loved us. He gave himself up for us. He was a sweet-smelling offering and sacrifice to God.

Ephesians 5:25

Husbands, love your wives. Love them just as Christ loved the church. He gave himself up for her.

Colossians 1:23

But you must keep your faith steady and firm. You must not move away from the hope the good news holds out to you. This is the good news that you heard. It has been preached to every creature under heaven. I, Paul, now serve the good news.

Colossians 1:5

Your faith and love are based on the hope you have. What you hope for is stored up for you in heaven. You have already heard about it. You were told about it when the true message was given to you. I’m talking about the good news

1 Thessalonians 1:3

We remember you when we pray to our God and Father. Your work is produced by your faith. Your service is the result of your love. Your strength to continue comes from your hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Thessalonians 3:11

Now may a way be opened up for us to come to you. May our God and Father himself and our Lord Jesus do this.

2 Thessalonians 2:13

Brothers and sisters, we should always thank God for you. The Lord loves you. That’s because God chose you as the first to be saved. Salvation comes through the Holy Spirit’s work. He makes people holy. It also comes through believing the truth.

Titus 1:2

That belief and understanding lead to the hope of eternal life. Before time began, God promised to give that life. And he does not lie.

Titus 2:13

That’s how we should live as we wait for the blessed hope God has given us. We are waiting for Jesus Christ to appear in his glory. He is our great God and Savior.

Hebrews 7:19

The law didn’t make anything perfect. Now a better hope has been given to us. That hope brings us near to God.

1 John 3:16

We know what love is because Jesus Christ gave his life for us. So we should give our lives for our brothers and sisters.

Revelation 1:5

May grace and peace come to you from Jesus Christ. He is the faithful witness, so what he has shown can be trusted. He was the first to rise from the dead. He rules over the kings of the earth. Glory and power belong to Jesus Christ who loves us! He has set us free from our sins by pouring out his blood for us.

Revelation 22:5

There will be no more night. They will not need the light of a lamp or the light of the sun. The Lord God will give them light. They will rule for ever and ever.

Revelation 3:9

Some people claim they are Jews but are not. They are liars. Their worship comes from Satan. I will make them come and fall down at your feet. I will make them say in public that I have loved you.