2 Thessalonians 1:3

The Passion Translation

We feel a personal responsibility to continually be thanking God for you, our spiritual family, every time we pray. And we have every reason to do so because your faith is growing marvelously beyond measure. The unselfish love each of you share for one another is increasing and overflowing!

Cross References

Psalm 84:7

They grow stronger and stronger with every step forward, and the God of all gods will appear before them in Zion.

Psalm 92:13

You’ve transplanted them into your heavenly courtyard, where they are thriving before you,

Proverbs 4:18

But the lovers of God walk on the highway of light, and their way shines brighter and brighter until the perfect day.

Luke 15:32

It’s only right to rejoice and celebrate like this, because your brother was once dead and gone, but now he is alive and back with us again. He was lost, but now he is found!’ ”

Luke 17:5

Upon hearing this, the apostles said to Jesus, “Lord, you must increase our measure of faith!”

John 15:2

He cares for the branches connected to me by lifting and propping up the fruitless branches and pruning every fruitful branch to yield a greater harvest.

Romans 1:8

I give thanks to God for all of you, because the testimony of your faith is spreading throughout the world.

1 Corinthians 1:4

I am always thanking my God for you because he has given you such free and open access to his grace through your union with Jesus, the Messiah.

2 Corinthians 10:15

We’re not trying to take credit for the ministry done by others, going beyond the limits God set for us. Instead, our hope soars as your faith continues to grow, causing a great expansion of our ministry among you.

Ephesians 5:20

Always give thanks to Father God for every person he brings into your life in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Philippians 1:7

It’s no wonder I pray with such confidence, since you have a permanent place in my heart! You have remained partners with me in the wonderful grace of God even though I’m here in chains for standing up for the truth of the gospel.

Philippians 1:9

I continue to pray for your love to grow and increase beyond measure, bringing you into the rich revelation of spiritual insight in all things.

1 Thessalonians 3:12

And may the Lord increase your love until it overflows toward one another and for all people, just as our love overflows toward you.

1 Thessalonians 3:6

But now, Timothy has just returned to us and brought us the terrific news of your faith and love. He informed us that you still hold us dear in your hearts and that you long to see us as much as we long to see you.

1 Thessalonians 3:9

How could we ever thank God enough for all the wonderful joy that we feel before our God because of you?

1 Thessalonians 4:1

And now, beloved brothers and sisters, since you have been mentored by us with respect to living for God and pleasing him, I appeal to you in the name of the Lord Jesus with this request: keep faithfully growing through our teachings even more and more.

2 Thessalonians 2:1

Now, regarding the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our gathering together to him, we plead with you, beloved friends,

2 Thessalonians 2:13

We always have to thank God for you, brothers and sisters, for you are dearly loved by the Lord. He proved it by choosing you from the beginning for salvation through the Spirit, who set you apart for holiness, and through your belief in the truth.

1 Peter 1:22

Now, because of your obedience to the truth, you have purified your very souls, and this empowers you to be full of love for your fellow believers. So express this sincere love toward one another passionately and with a pure heart.

2 Peter 1:13

And as long as I live I will continue to awaken you with this reminder,

2 Peter 3:18

But continue to grow and increase in God’s grace and intimacy with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. May he receive all the glory both now and until the day eternity begins. Amen!