2 Thessalonians 1:3

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

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.

Cross References

Luke 15:32

We could but make merry and rejoice, for here is your brother who was dead, and is alive; who was lost, and is found.'"

Luke 17:5

"Give us more faith," said the Apostles to the Master;

John 15:2

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

Romans 1:8

First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ about you all, because the report of your faith is spreading throughout the world.

1 Corinthians 1:4

I always thank God about you for the blessing bestowed upon you in Christ Jesus.

2 Corinthians 10:15

Our boasting, therefore, is not unlimited, nor does it extend to the labors of others; but our hope is that, as your faith grows, our influence among you may be very greatly increased-- though still confined to our sphere--

Ephesians 5:20

Always give thanks for everything to our God and Father, in the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ;

Philippians 1:7

And, indeed, I am justified in feeling thus about you all; because you have a warm place in my heart--you who all, both in my imprisonment and in the work of defending and establishing the Good News, shared my privilege with me.

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,

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 3:6

But, when Timothy recently returned to us from you with good news of your faith and love, and told us how kindly you think of us--always longing, he said, to see us, just as we are longing to see you--

1 Thessalonians 3:9

How can we thank God enough for all the happiness that you are giving us in the sight of our God?

1 Thessalonians 4:1

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.

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 2:13

But, Brothers, whom the Lord loves, it is our duty always to thank God about you, for, from the first, God chose you for Salvation through the purifying influence of the Spirit, and your belief in the Truth.

1 Peter 1:22

Now that, by your obedience to the Truth, you have purified your lives, so that there is growing up among you a genuine brotherly affection, love one another earnestly with all your hearts;

2 Peter 1:13

But I think it my duty, as long as I live in this 'tent,' to rouse you by awakening memories of the past;

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.