1 Thessalonians 2:8

Which verses does 1 Thessalonians 2:8 point to?

The 20 strongest of 22, ranked by reader votes. Links with fewer than 4 votes are marked weak.

1. 1 John 3:1611 votes

   By this we know what love is: Jesus laid down His life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers.

2. 2 Corinthians 12:159 votes

   And for the sake of your souls, I will most gladly spend my money and myself. If I love you more, will you love me less?

3. Philippians 2:177 votes

   But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you.

4. Romans 1:11–126 votes

   For I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you, that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith.

5. 2 Corinthians 6:13 votes

   As God’s fellow workers, then, we urge you not to receive God’s grace in vain.

6. Galatians 4:193 votes

   My children, for whom I am again in the pains of childbirth until Christ is formed in you,

7. Philippians 4:13 votes

   Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you must stand firm in the Lord, my beloved.

8. Hebrews 13:173 votes

   Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch over your souls as those who must give an account. To this end, allow them to lead with joy and not with grief, for that would be of no advantage to you.

9. Jeremiah 13:15–172 votes

   Listen and give heed. Do not be arrogant, for the LORD has spoken. Give glory to the LORD your God before He brings darkness, before your feet stumble on the dusky mountains. You wait for light, but He turns it into deep gloom and thick darkness. …

10. Romans 9:1–32 votes

    I speak the truth in Christ; I am not lying, as confirmed by my conscience in the Holy Spirit. I have deep sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. …

11. Romans 10:12 votes
12. Romans 15:292 votes
13. 2 Corinthians 6:11–132 votes
14. Philippians 2:202 votes
15. Philippians 2:25–262 votes
16. Colossians 1:72 votes
17. Colossians 1:282 votes
18. Colossians 4:122 votes
19. Philemon 1:12 votes
20. Luke 7:21 vote

Which verses point to 1 Thessalonians 2:8?

The 10 strongest of 22.

• 2 Corinthians 12:15 10
• Philippians 4:9 8
• 1 Thessalonians 5:14 6
• 1 Corinthians 9:12 5
• Philippians 1:8 5
• 2 Corinthians 5:11 4
• Proverbs 21:26 3
• Lamentations 3:41 3
• Acts 16:32 3
• Acts 20:18 3