1 Thessalonians 4:1

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

Further, Brothers, we beg and exhort you in the name of our Lord Jesus to carry out more fully than ever--as indeed you are already doing--all that you have heard from us as to what your daily life must be, if it is to please God.

Cross References

John 15:2

Any unfruitful branch in me he takes away, and he cleanses every fruitful branch, that it may bear more fruit.

Acts 20:27

For I have not shrunk from announcing the whole purpose of God regarding you.

Romans 8:8

They who are earthly cannot please God.

1 Corinthians 11:23

For I myself received from the Lord the account which I have in turn given to you-how the Lord Jesus, on the very night of his betrayal, took some bread,

1 Corinthians 15:1

Next, Brothers, I would remind you of the Good News which I told you, and which you received-the Good News on which you have taken your stand,

1 Corinthians 15:58

Therefore, my dear Brothers, stand firm, unshaken, always diligent in the Lord's work, for you know that, in union with him, your toil is not in vain.

2 Corinthians 10:1

Now, I, Paul, make a personal appeal to you by the meekness and gentleness of the Christ--I who, "in your presence, am humble in my bearing towards you, but, when absent, am bold in my language to you"--

2 Corinthians 13:11

And now, brothers, good-bye. Aim at perfection; take courage; agree together; live in peace. And then God, the source of all love and peace, will be with you.

2 Corinthians 5:9

Therefore, whether in our home or absent from our home, our one ambition is to please him.

2 Corinthians 6:1

Therefore, as God's fellow-workers, we also appeal to you not to receive his loving-kindness in vain.

Galatians 6:1

Brothers, even if a man should be caught committing a sin, you who are spiritually minded should, in a gentle spirit, help him to recover himself, taking care lest any one of you also should be tempted.

Ephesians 4:1

I urge you, then--I who am a prisoner in the Master's cause-- to live lives worthy of the Call that you have received;

Ephesians 4:20

But far different is the lesson you learned from the Christ-- if, that is, you really listened to him,

Ephesians 5:17

Therefore do not grow thoughtless, but try to understand what the Lord's will is.

Philippians 1:27

Under all circumstances let your lives be worthy of the Good News of the Christ: so that, whether I come and see you, or whether I hear of your affairs at a distance, I may know that you are standing firm, animated by one spirit, and joining with one heart in a common struggle for the Faith taught by the Good News,

Philippians 1:9

And what I pray for is this--that your love may grow yet stronger and stronger, with increasing knowledge and all discernment,

Philippians 3:14

I press on to the goal, to gain the prize of that heavenward Call which God gave me through Christ Jesus.

Colossians 1:10

Then you will live lives worthy of the Master, and so please God in every way. Your lives will be fruitful in every kind of good action, and your characters will grow through a fuller knowledge of God;

Colossians 2:6

Since, therefore, you have received Jesus, the Christ, as your Lord, live your lives in union with him--

1 Thessalonians 3:12

And for you, may the Lord fill you to overflowing with love for one another and for every one, just as we are filled with love for you;

1 Thessalonians 4:2

For you have not forgotten the directions that we gave you on the authority of our Lord Jesus.

1 Thessalonians 5:12

We beg you, Brothers, to value those who toil among you, and are your leaders in the Lord's service, and give you counsel.

2 Thessalonians 1:3

Brothers, it is our duty always to thank God about you, as is but right, considering the wonderful growth of your faith, and because, without exception, your love for one another is continually increasing.

2 Thessalonians 2:1

As to the Coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and our being gathered to meet him, we beg you, Brothers,

2 Thessalonians 3:1

In conclusion, Brothers, pray for us--pray that the Lord's Message may spread rapidly, and be received everywhere with honour, as it was among you;

2 Thessalonians 3:13

You, Brothers, must not grow weary of doing what is right.

1 Timothy 5:21

I charge you solemnly, before God and Christ Jesus and the Chosen Angels, to carry out these directions, unswayed by prejudice, never acting with partiality.

2 Timothy 4:1

I solemnly charge you, in the sight of God and of Christ Jesus, who will one day judge the living and the dead--I charge you by his Appearing and by his Kingdom:--

Hebrews 11:6

But without faith it is impossible to please him, for he who comes to God must believe that God exists, and that he rewards those who seek for him.

Hebrews 13:16

Never forget to do kindly acts and to share what you have with others, for such sacrifices are acceptable to God.

Hebrews 13:22

I beg you, Brothers, to bear with these words of advice. For I have written only very briefly to you.

2 Peter 3:18

and advance in the love and knowledge of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. All glory be to him now and for ever.

1 John 3:22

and we receive from him whatever we ask, because we are laying his commands to heart, and are doing what is pleasing in his sight.