1 Thessalonians 4:1

New King James Version

Finally then, brethren, we urge and exhort in the Lord Jesus that you should abound more and more, just as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God;

Cross References

2 Chronicles 17:4

but sought the God of his father, and walked in His commandments and not according to the acts of Israel.

Job 17:9

Yet the righteous will hold to his way, And he who has clean hands will be stronger and stronger.

Psalm 92:14

They shall still bear fruit in old age; They shall be fresh and flourishing,

Proverbs 4:18

But the path of the just is like the shining sun, That shines ever brighter unto the perfect day.

John 15:2

Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit.

Acts 20:27

For I have not shunned to declare to you the whole counsel of God.

Romans 8:8

So then, those who are in the flesh cannot please God.

1 Corinthians 11:23

For I received from the Lord that which I also delivered to you: that the Lord Jesus on the same night in which He was betrayed took bread;

1 Corinthians 15:1

Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received and in which you stand,

1 Corinthians 15:58

Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.

2 Corinthians 10:1

Now I, Paul, myself am pleading with you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ—who in presence am lowly among you, but being absent am bold toward you.

2 Corinthians 13:11

Finally, brethren, farewell. Become complete. Be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you.

2 Corinthians 5:9

Therefore we make it our aim, whether present or absent, to be well pleasing to Him.

2 Corinthians 6:1

We then, as workers together with Him also plead with you not to receive the grace of God in vain.

Galatians 6:1

Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted.

Ephesians 4:1

I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called,

Ephesians 4:20

But you have not so learned Christ,

Ephesians 5:17

Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is.

Philippians 1:27

Only let your conduct be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of your affairs, that you stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel,

Philippians 1:9

And this I pray, that your love may abound still more and more in knowledge and all discernment,

Philippians 3:14

I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

Colossians 1:10

that you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God;

Colossians 2:6

As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him,

1 Thessalonians 3:12

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

1 Thessalonians 4:2

for you know what commandments we gave you through the Lord Jesus.

1 Thessalonians 5:12

And we urge you, brethren, to recognize those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord and admonish you,

2 Thessalonians 1:3

We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is fitting, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of every one of you all abounds toward each other,

2 Thessalonians 2:1

Now, brethren, concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our gathering together to Him, we ask you,

2 Thessalonians 3:1

Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may run swiftly and be glorified, just as it is with you,

2 Thessalonians 3:13

But as for you, brethren, do not grow weary in doing good.

1 Timothy 5:21

I charge you before God and the Lord Jesus Christ and the elect angels that you observe these things without prejudice, doing nothing with partiality.

2 Timothy 4:1

I charge you therefore before God and the Lord Jesus Christ, who will judge the living and the dead at His appearing and His kingdom:

Hebrews 11:6

But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.

Hebrews 13:16

But do not forget to do good and to share, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

Hebrews 13:22

And I appeal to you, brethren, bear with the word of exhortation, for I have written to you in few words.

2 Peter 3:18

but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and forever. Amen.

1 John 3:22

And whatever we ask we receive from Him, because we keep His commandments and do those things that are pleasing in His sight.