1 Thessalonians 1:4

Which verses does 1 Thessalonians 1:4 point to?

Ranked by reader votes. Links with fewer than 4 votes are marked weak.

1. 2 Thessalonians 2:1317 votes

   But we should always thank God for you, brothers who are loved by the Lord, because God chose you from the beginning to be saved by the sanctification of the Spirit and by faith in the truth.

2. Titus 3:4–511 votes

   But when the kindness of God our Savior and His love for mankind appeared, He saved us, not by the righteous deeds we had done, but according to His mercy, through the washing of new birth and renewal by the Holy Spirit.

3. 2 Peter 1:1011 votes

   Therefore, brothers, strive to make your calling and election sure. For if you practice these things you will never stumble,

4. Romans 9:258 votes

   As He says in Hosea: “I will call them ‘My People’ who are not My people, and I will call her ‘My Beloved’ who is not My beloved,”

5. Colossians 3:127 votes

   Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.

6. Ephesians 1:46 votes

   For He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless in His presence. In love

7. Ephesians 2:4–56 votes

   But because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in our trespasses. It is by grace you have been saved!

8. Romans 1:75 votes

   To all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be saints: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

9. Romans 8:28–305 votes

   And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose. For those God foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brothers. …

10. Romans 11:5–74 votes

    In the same way, at the present time there is a remnant chosen by grace. And if it is by grace, then it is no longer by works. Otherwise, grace would no longer be grace. …

11. Philippians 1:6–74 votes
12. 2 Timothy 1:9–103 votes
13. 1 Peter 1:23 votes
14. 1 Thessalonians 1:32 votes

    and continually recalling before our God and Father your work of faith, your labor of love, and your enduring hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.

Which verses point to 1 Thessalonians 1:4?

The 10 strongest of 19.

• Isaiah 44:2 44
• Galatians 5:22 20
• 2 Thessalonians 2:13 16
• 3 John 1:2 16
• Colossians 3:12 15
• Romans 8:33 13
• 2 Corinthians 1:7 7
• 2 Peter 1:10 7
• Philippians 1:7 5
• 1 Peter 1:5 5