1 Thessalonians 2:9

Which verses does 1 Thessalonians 2:9 point to?

The 20 strongest of 31, ranked by reader votes. Links with fewer than 4 votes are marked weak.

1. 2 Thessalonians 3:7–914 votes

   For you yourselves know how you ought to imitate us, because we were not undisciplined among you, nor did we eat anyone’s food without paying for it. Instead, in labor and toil, we worked night and day so that we would not be a burden to any of you. …

2. 2 Corinthians 11:912 votes

   And when I was with you and in need, I was not a burden to anyone; for the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied my needs. I have refrained from being a burden to you in any way, and I will continue to do so.

3. Acts 18:37 votes

   and he stayed and worked with them because they were tentmakers by trade, just as he was.

4. 2 Corinthians 12:13–145 votes

   In what way were you inferior to the other churches, except that I was not a burden to you? Forgive me this wrong! See, I am ready to come to you a third time, and I will not be a burden, because I am not seeking your possessions, but you. For children should not have to save up for their parents, but parents for their children.

5. Nehemiah 5:154 votes

   The governors before me had heavily burdened the people, taking from them bread and wine plus forty shekels of silver. Their servants also oppressed the people. But I did not do this, because of my fear of God.

6. Nehemiah 5:184 votes

   Each day one ox, six choice sheep, and some fowl were prepared for me, and once every ten days an abundance of all kinds of wine was provided. But I did not demand the food allotted to the governor, because the burden on the people was so heavy.

7. Acts 20:314 votes

   Therefore be alert and remember that for three years I never stopped warning each of you night and day with tears.

8. 1 Corinthians 9:6–74 votes

   Or are Barnabas and I the only apostles who must work for a living? Who serves as a soldier at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard and does not eat of its fruit? Who tends a flock and does not drink of its milk?

9. 1 Corinthians 9:154 votes

   But I have not used any of these rights. And I am not writing this to suggest that something be done for me. Indeed, I would rather die than let anyone nullify my boast.

10. 1 Corinthians 9:184 votes

    What then is my reward? That in preaching the gospel I may offer it free of charge, and so not use up my rights in preaching it.

11. 1 Thessalonians 2:64 votes

    Nor did we seek praise from you or from anyone else, although as apostles of Christ we had authority to demand it.

12. 1 Timothy 4:104 votes
13. 1 Timothy 5:54 votes
14. 2 Timothy 1:34 votes
15. Psalm 32:43 votes
16. Psalm 88:13 votes
17. Jeremiah 9:13 votes
18. Luke 2:373 votes
19. Luke 18:73 votes
20. Acts 20:34–353 votes

Which verses point to 1 Thessalonians 2:9?

The 10 strongest of 43.

• 2 Thessalonians 3:8 11
• Psalm 1:2 9
• Acts 18:3 9
• Proverbs 31:18 8
• 1 Corinthians 9:15 8
• Philippians 4:9 8
• 2 Corinthians 11:27 7
• Philippians 4:16 7
• 1 Thessalonians 2:6 6
• 1 Thessalonians 5:14 6