1 Thessalonians, 3
12. and may the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all, just as we have for you,
12. and may the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all, just as we have for you,
Chapter 3 of 1 Thessalonians describes how Paul sent Timothy to know the news of the The Church in Thessalonica and to encourage them in their faith. Timothy comes back with good news about the firmness of the faith of the Thessalonians, which brings great comfort to Paul. Follow five verses that relate to the topics addressed in 1 Thessalonians 3:
2 Corinthians 1:3-4: "Praise the God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of Mercies, and God of all consolation, who comforts us in all our tribulations, that with the consolation we receive from God, we can comfort those who are going through tribulations. " This verse talks about the consolation that God offers us in difficult times, a theme that is also addressed in 1 Thessalonians 3.
2 Timothy 1:7: "For God has not given us a spirit of cowardice, but of power, love and balance." This verse talks about the strength and courage that God gives us, a theme that is also emphasized in 1 Thessalonians 3.
Hebrews 10:24-25: "And consider each other to encourage love and good works. Let us not stop gathering us as a church, according to the custom of some, but we seek to encourage each other, especially when when You see the day approaches. " This verse talks about the importance of mutual encouragement in the Christian life, a theme that is emphasized in 1 Thessalonians 3.
2 Thessalonians 2:16-17: "Now that our Lord Jesus Himself and God, our Father, who loved us and has given us eternal consolation and good hope for grace, console your heart and strengthen them to do and say All that is good. " This verse talks about the consolation and strengthening that God offers us, a theme that is addressed in 1 Thessalonians 3.
Romans 1:12: "That is, that you and I be mutually encouraged by the faith that we have to each other." This verse highlights the importance of mutual encouragement in the Christian faith, a theme that is emphasized in 1 Thessalonians 3.
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