Bible Commentaries
1 Thessalonians 5

Introduction

Overview

1 Thessalonians 5:1, He proceeds in the former description of Christ’s coming to judgment; 1 Thessalonians 5:16, and gives divers precepts; 1 Thessalonians 5:23, and so concludes the epistle.

Verse 1

the times: Matthew 24:3, Matthew 24:36, Mark 13:30-32, Acts 1:7

ye: 1 Thessalonians 4:9, 2 Corinthians 9:1, Jude 1:3

Reciprocal: Joshua 8:14 - he wist not Job 24:1 - seeing Ecclesiastes 3:17 - for Ecclesiastes 8:7 - he knoweth Isaiah 15:1 - in the Isaiah 30:13 - cometh Daniel 11:27 - yet Matthew 25:6 - at Luke 17:27 - General Luke 18:8 - when Romans 13:11 - knowing

Verse 2

know: Jeremiah 23:20

the day: Matthew 24:42-44, Matthew 25:13, Mark 13:34, Mark 13:35, Luke 12:39, Luke 12:40, 2 Peter 3:10, Revelation 3:3, Revelation 16:15

Reciprocal: Exodus 12:29 - at midnight Exodus 22:2 - breaking Joshua 8:3 - by night Joshua 11:7 - suddenly Judges 7:19 - in the beginning Judges 16:30 - and the house 1 Samuel 26:7 - sleeping 1 Kings 1:42 - a valiant 1 Kings 22:27 - until I come in peace 2 Kings 19:35 - that night 2 Chronicles 18:26 - until I return Nehemiah 4:11 - They shall not Job 24:14 - in the night Job 34:20 - a moment Job 34:25 - in the Job 36:20 - cut Psalms 64:7 - suddenly Proverbs 6:9 - when Proverbs 22:3 - prudent Proverbs 23:34 - thou Isaiah 2:12 - the day Isaiah 13:6 - for the day Isaiah 37:36 - and when Jeremiah 5:12 - neither Ezekiel 12:28 - There shall Ezekiel 13:5 - the day Ezekiel 30:9 - careless Daniel 4:4 - was Daniel 4:33 - same Daniel 5:5 - the same Joel 2:1 - for the Amos 4:12 - prepare Nahum 1:10 - while they be Zechariah 14:7 - which Matthew 24:36 - General Matthew 24:43 - had Matthew 24:50 - come Mark 13:32 - of Luke 17:24 - in Luke 21:34 - that day Acts 1:7 - It Acts 2:20 - great 1 Corinthians 4:5 - until Philippians 4:5 - The

Verse 3

Peace: Deuteronomy 29:19, Judges 18:27, Judges 18:28, Psalms 10:11-13, Isaiah 21:4, Isaiah 56:12, Daniel 5:3-6, Nahum 1:10, Matthew 24:37-39, Luke 17:26-30, Luke 21:34, Luke 21:35

then: Exodus 15:9, Exodus 15:10, Joshua 8:20-22, Judges 20:41, Judges 20:42, 2 Chronicles 32:19-21, Psalms 73:18-20, Proverbs 29:1, Isaiah 30:13, Luke 17:27-29, Luke 21:34, Luke 21:35, Acts 12:22, Acts 12:23, Acts 13:41, 2 Thessalonians 1:9, 2 Peter 2:4, Revelation 18:7, Revelation 18:8

as: Psalms 48:6, Isaiah 43:6-9, Isaiah 21:3, Jeremiah 4:31, Jeremiah 6:24, Jeremiah 13:21, Jeremiah 22:23, Hosea 13:13, Micah 4:9, Micah 4:10

and they: Matthew 23:33, Hebrews 2:3, Hebrews 12:23

Reciprocal: Genesis 3:16 - in sorrow Genesis 7:11 - all Genesis 19:14 - as one Exodus 12:29 - at midnight Joshua 8:22 - let none Joshua 11:7 - suddenly Judges 8:11 - secure Judges 10:8 - that year Judges 19:6 - let thine heart Judges 20:34 - knew not 1 Samuel 15:32 - Agag said 1 Samuel 26:7 - sleeping 1 Samuel 30:16 - eating 2 Samuel 4:5 - lay on a bed 2 Samuel 17:3 - shall be 2 Samuel 18:14 - thrust them 2 Samuel 22:5 - waves 1 Kings 1:42 - a valiant 1 Kings 22:27 - until I come in peace 2 Kings 3:24 - smote the 2 Kings 9:24 - smote 2 Kings 19:35 - that night 2 Chronicles 18:26 - until I return Esther 5:12 - to morrow Job 15:21 - in prosperity Job 18:12 - destruction Job 22:10 - sudden Job 24:23 - whereon Job 31:3 - destruction Job 36:20 - cut Psalms 6:10 - and be Psalms 10:6 - not Psalms 35:8 - Let destruction Psalms 64:7 - suddenly Psalms 73:19 - How Proverbs 1:27 - your fear Proverbs 6:15 - shall his Proverbs 14:32 - driven Proverbs 24:16 - but Proverbs 28:18 - but Ecclesiastes 9:12 - the sons Isaiah 1:28 - the destruction Isaiah 13:6 - for the day Isaiah 13:8 - pangs Isaiah 20:6 - and how Isaiah 26:17 - General Isaiah 29:5 - at an Isaiah 37:36 - and when Isaiah 47:9 - in a moment Isaiah 47:11 - thou shalt not be Isaiah 59:9 - we wait Jeremiah 5:12 - neither Jeremiah 8:15 - General Jeremiah 11:11 - which Jeremiah 14:19 - we Jeremiah 30:6 - every Jeremiah 48:41 - as the heart Jeremiah 49:22 - the heart of the Ezekiel 7:10 - it Ezekiel 12:28 - There shall Ezekiel 33:24 - but we Daniel 4:4 - was Daniel 4:31 - the word Daniel 5:5 - the same Amos 6:3 - put Habakkuk 2:7 - they Zechariah 1:11 - is Matthew 24:8 - General Matthew 24:50 - come Mark 13:8 - sorrows Luke 6:25 - mourn Luke 12:20 - God Luke 12:39 - General Romans 2:3 - that thou shalt 2 Peter 2:3 - whose Revelation 16:15 - I come

Verse 4

are: Romans 13:11-13, Colossians 1:13, 1 Peter 2:9, 1 Peter 2:10, 1 John 2:8

overtake: Deuteronomy 19:6, Deuteronomy 28:15, Deuteronomy 28:45, Jeremiah 42:16, Hosea 10:9, Zechariah 1:6

Reciprocal: 2 Kings 3:24 - smote the Matthew 7:22 - to me Luke 1:79 - give Luke 12:38 - General John 1:9 - every Acts 26:18 - and to 2 Corinthians 6:14 - and what Ephesians 5:8 - but 2 Timothy 1:12 - against 2 Timothy 4:8 - at that Revelation 3:3 - I will

Verse 5

Luke 16:8, John 12:36, Acts 26:18, Ephesians 5:8

Reciprocal: Genesis 1:5 - and Leviticus 11:16 - General Proverbs 2:13 - walk Isaiah 2:5 - come ye Isaiah 49:9 - to them Matthew 5:14 - the light Mark 13:33 - General Luke 1:79 - give Luke 4:18 - and Luke 12:38 - General John 12:35 - Walk Acts 2:15 - seeing Romans 13:11 - it is Romans 13:12 - works Philippians 1:7 - it is 1 Thessalonians 5:8 - who 1 John 2:8 - the darkness Revelation 3:3 - I will

Verse 6

let us not: Proverbs 19:15, Isaiah 56:10, Jonah 1:6, Matthew 13:25, Matthew 25:5, Mark 14:37, Luke 22:46, Romans 13:11-14, 1 Corinthians 15:34, Ephesians 5:14

watch: Matthew 24:42, Matthew 25:13, Matthew 26:38, Matthew 26:40, Matthew 26:41, Mark 13:34, Mark 13:35, Mark 13:37, Mark 14:38, Luke 12:37, Luke 12:39, Luke 21:36, Luke 22:46, Acts 20:31, 1 Corinthians 16:13, Ephesians 6:18, Colossians 4:2, 2 Timothy 4:5, 1 Peter 4:7, Revelation 3:2, Revelation 16:15

sober: 1 Thessalonians 5:8, Philippians 4:5, 1 Timothy 2:9, 1 Timothy 2:15, 1 Timothy 3:2, 1 Timothy 3:11, Titus 2:6, Titus 2:12, 1 Peter 1:13, 1 Peter 5:8

Reciprocal: 2 Samuel 11:2 - arose from Proverbs 24:33 - General Song of Solomon 3:8 - because Isaiah 2:5 - come ye Isaiah 5:11 - rise Isaiah 49:9 - to them Jeremiah 23:22 - then Matthew 5:16 - your light Matthew 26:43 - for Mark 13:36 - he find Luke 4:18 - and Luke 12:40 - General Luke 21:34 - your hearts Titus 2:2 - sober Revelation 3:3 - I will

Verse 7

they that sleep: Job 4:13, Job 33:15, Luke 21:34, Luke 21:35, Romans 13:13, 1 Corinthians 15:34, Ephesians 5:14

and they: 1 Samuel 25:36, 1 Samuel 25:37, Proverbs 23:29-35, Isaiah 21:4, Isaiah 21:5, Daniel 5:4, Daniel 5:5, Acts 2:15, 2 Peter 2:13

Reciprocal: 2 Samuel 11:2 - arose from Isaiah 5:11 - rise Mark 13:36 - he find 1 Corinthians 5:11 - or a drunkard Galatians 5:21 - drunkenness Ephesians 5:11 - works Ephesians 5:18 - be not 1 Peter 1:13 - be sober

Verse 8

who: 1 Thessalonians 5:5, Romans 13:13, Ephesians 5:8, Ephesians 5:9, 1 Peter 2:9, 1 John 1:7

the breastplate: Isaiah 59:17, Romans 13:12, 2 Corinthians 6:7, Ephesians 6:11, Ephesians 6:13-18

the hope: Job 19:23-27, Psalms 42:5, Psalms 42:11, Psalms 43:5, Lamentations 3:26, Romans 5:2-5, Romans 8:24, Romans 8:25, 1 Corinthians 13:13, Galatians 5:5, 2 Thessalonians 2:16, Hebrews 6:19, Hebrews 10:35, Hebrews 10:36, 1 Peter 1:3-5, 1 Peter 1:13, 1 John 3:1-3

Reciprocal: Exodus 28:4 - a breastplate Leviticus 8:8 - General 1 Samuel 25:36 - merry Job 29:14 - I put Luke 22:38 - It John 12:36 - the children Romans 12:12 - Rejoicing 1 Corinthians 5:11 - or a drunkard 2 Corinthians 10:4 - the weapons Ephesians 1:18 - is Ephesians 6:14 - the breastplate Ephesians 6:17 - the helmet Colossians 1:23 - the hope 1 Thessalonians 5:6 - sober 1 Timothy 1:14 - with 1 Timothy 6:12 - Fight Titus 1:2 - hope Titus 2:2 - sober 2 Peter 2:13 - to riot

Verse 9

not: 1 Thessalonians 1:10, 1 Thessalonians 3:3, Exodus 9:16, Proverbs 16:4, Ezekiel 38:10-17, Matthew 26:24, Acts 1:20, Acts 1:25, Acts 13:48, Romans 9:11-23, 2 Timothy 2:19, 2 Timothy 2:20, 1 Peter 2:8, 2 Peter 2:3, Jude 1:4

obtain: Romans 11:7, Romans 11:30, 2 Thessalonians 2:13, 2 Thessalonians 2:14, 1 Timothy 1:13, 1 Timothy 1:16, 2 Timothy 2:10, 1 Peter 2:10, 2 Peter 1:1

Reciprocal: Job 23:14 - appointed John 3:36 - but John 5:24 - and shall not John 14:2 - if Romans 5:6 - Christ Romans 8:28 - the called Romans 9:22 - the vessels Romans 9:23 - he had afore 1 Corinthians 4:9 - as 2 Thessalonians 2:12 - they 1 Timothy 6:12 - Fight Hebrews 10:39 - but

Verse 10

died: Matthew 20:28, John 10:11, John 10:15, John 10:17, John 15:13, Romans 5:6-8, Romans 8:34, Romans 14:8, Romans 14:9, 1 Corinthians 15:3, 2 Corinthians 5:15, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Ephesians 5:2, 1 Timothy 2:6, Titus 2:14, 1 Peter 2:24, 1 Peter 3:18

whether: 1 Thessalonians 4:13, 1 Thessalonians 4:17

Reciprocal: Psalms 4:8 - I will Psalms 139:18 - when I awake Matthew 27:52 - slept Mark 5:39 - not dead John 11:11 - sleepeth Acts 7:60 - he fell Romans 14:7 - General 1 Corinthians 4:9 - as Galatians 2:19 - that Galatians 2:20 - but Galatians 5:22 - love 2 Timothy 2:11 - we shall Revelation 14:13 - die

Verse 11

Wherefore: 1 Thessalonians 4:18

comfort: or, exhort, Hebrews 3:13, Hebrews 10:25

and edify: Romans 14:19, Romans 15:2, 1 Corinthians 10:23, 1 Corinthians 14:5, 1 Corinthians 14:12, 1 Corinthians 14:29, 2 Corinthians 12:19, Ephesians 4:12, Ephesians 4:16, Ephesians 4:29, 1 Timothy 1:4, Jude 1:20

even: 1 Thessalonians 4:10, Romans 15:14, 2 Peter 1:12

Reciprocal: Ecclesiastes 4:10 - if Malachi 3:16 - spake John 11:19 - to comfort John 11:28 - and called Acts 9:31 - were edified Acts 20:12 - were 1 Corinthians 14:3 - edification 1 Corinthians 14:26 - Let 1 Corinthians 14:31 - all may be 2 Corinthians 1:4 - that Colossians 3:16 - teaching Colossians 4:8 - and comfort 1 Thessalonians 2:11 - General Hebrews 10:24 - consider

Verse 12

to know: 1 Corinthians 16:18, Philippians 2:19, Hebrews 13:7, Hebrews 13:17

labour: 1 Thessalonians 2:9, Matthew 9:37, Matthew 9:38, Luke 10:1, Luke 10:2, Luke 10:7, John 4:38, Acts 20:35, 1 Corinthians 3:9, 1 Corinthians 15:10, 1 Corinthians 16:16, 2 Corinthians 5:9, 2 Corinthians 6:1, 2 Corinthians 11:23, Galatians 4:11, Philippians 2:16, Colossians 1:29, 1 Timothy 5:17, 1 Timothy 5:18, 2 Timothy 2:6, Revelation 2:3

and are: Acts 20:28, 1 Corinthians 12:28, Titus 1:5, Hebrews 13:7, Hebrews 13:17, 1 Peter 5:2, 1 Peter 5:3, Revelation 1:20, Revelation 2:1, Revelation 2:8, Revelation 2:12, Revelation 2:18, Revelation 3:1, Revelation 3:7, Revelation 3:14

and admonish: 1 Thessalonians 5:14, 1 Timothy 5:1, 1 Timothy 5:20, Titus 1:3, Titus 2:15

Reciprocal: Numbers 31:47 - the Levites 2 Kings 4:13 - thou hast Proverbs 5:13 - General Romans 12:1 - beseech Romans 12:8 - ruleth Romans 14:19 - and Romans 16:12 - labour Philippians 2:29 - and Colossians 1:28 - warning Colossians 3:16 - teaching

Verse 13

esteem: Matthew 10:40, 1 Corinthians 4:1, 1 Corinthians 4:2, 1 Corinthians 9:7-11, Galatians 4:14, Galatians 6:6

and be: Genesis 45:24, Psalms 133:1, Mark 9:50, Luke 7:3-5, John 13:34, John 13:35, John 15:17, Romans 4:17-19, 2 Corinthians 13:11, Galatians 5:22, Ephesians 4:3, Colossians 3:15, 2 Thessalonians 3:16, 2 Timothy 2:22, Hebrews 12:14, James 3:18

Reciprocal: Numbers 31:47 - the Levites 1 Samuel 9:6 - an honourable 2 Kings 4:13 - thou hast Proverbs 5:13 - General Matthew 9:37 - but Romans 12:18 - General Romans 16:12 - labour 1 Corinthians 1:10 - that ye Galatians 4:15 - if Philippians 2:14 - disputings Philippians 4:2 - that 1 Timothy 5:17 - rule Hebrews 13:7 - which Hebrews 13:17 - Obey

Verse 14

exhort: or, beseech, Romans 12:1

you: 1 Thessalonians 5:12

warn: Jeremiah 6:12, Ezekiel 3:17-21, Ezekiel 33:3-9, Acts 20:27, Acts 20:31, 1 Corinthians 4:14, Colossians 1:28

that: Titus 1:6, Titus 1:10

unruly: or, disorderly, 2 Thessalonians 3:11-13

comfort: 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12, Isaiah 35:3, Isaiah 35:4, Isaiah 40:1, Isaiah 40:2, Isaiah 40:11, Ezekiel 34:16, Matthew 12:20, Luke 22:32, John 21:15-17, Romans 14:1, Romans 15:1-3, Galatians 6:1, Galatians 6:2, Hebrews 12:12

support: Acts 20:35,*Gr.

be: Isaiah 63:9, 1 Corinthians 13:4, 1 Corinthians 13:5, Galatians 5:22, Ephesians 4:2, Ephesians 4:32, Ephesians 5:1, Ephesians 5:2, Colossians 3:12, Colossians 3:13, 1 Timothy 3:3, 1 Timothy 6:11, 2 Timothy 2:24, 2 Timothy 2:25, 2 Timothy 4:2, Hebrews 5:2, Hebrews 5:3, Hebrews 13:3

Reciprocal: Deuteronomy 22:4 - thou shalt surely 1 Samuel 1:8 - why weepest 2 Chronicles 19:10 - warn them Job 4:4 - upholden Psalms 19:11 - Moreover Psalms 41:1 - the poor Jeremiah 31:8 - them the Ezekiel 3:21 - if thou Ezekiel 33:9 - if thou Malachi 3:16 - spake Matthew 13:28 - Wilt Acts 15:32 - exhorted Acts 18:23 - strengthening Acts 20:12 - were Romans 15:14 - able 1 Corinthians 14:3 - exhortation 1 Corinthians 14:31 - all may be 2 Corinthians 6:4 - in much Colossians 2:2 - their Colossians 4:8 - and comfort 1 Thessalonians 4:18 - Wherefore 2 Thessalonians 3:6 - walketh 2 Thessalonians 3:15 - count 1 Timothy 3:1 - desireth 2 Timothy 2:15 - rightly Titus 3:2 - all men

Verse 15

See: Genesis 45:24, 1 Corinthians 16:10, Ephesians 5:15, Ephesians 5:33, 1 Peter 1:22, Revelation 19:10, Revelation 22:9

none: Exodus 23:4, Exodus 23:5, Leviticus 19:18, 1 Samuel 24:13, Psalms 7:4, Proverbs 17:13, Proverbs 20:22, Proverbs 24:17, Proverbs 24:29, Proverbs 25:21, Matthew 5:39, Matthew 5:44, Matthew 5:45, Luke 6:35, Romans 12:17-21, 1 Corinthians 6:7, 1 Peter 2:22, 1 Peter 2:23, 1 Peter 3:9

ever: 1 Thessalonians 2:12, Deuteronomy 16:20, Psalms 38:20, Romans 14:19, 1 Corinthians 14:1, 1 Timothy 6:11, Hebrews 12:14, 1 Peter 3:11-13, 3 John 1:11

and: Romans 12:17, Romans 12:18, Galatians 6:10, 2 Timothy 2:24, Titus 3:2, 1 Peter 2:17

Reciprocal: Genesis 34:13 - deceitfully Genesis 50:21 - I will nourish Deuteronomy 20:3 - let not 1 Samuel 24:6 - the Lord forbid 1 Samuel 25:21 - Surely Psalms 37:27 - do good Ecclesiastes 3:12 - but Isaiah 11:9 - not hurt Matthew 26:52 - Put Luke 6:27 - Love Luke 10:34 - went Acts 16:28 - cried Romans 12:9 - cleave Romans 12:14 - General Philippians 2:14 - disputings Philippians 3:12 - I follow Colossians 3:12 - mercies 1 Thessalonians 3:12 - love Hebrews 12:25 - See Hebrews 13:16 - to do 1 Peter 3:13 - followers 2 Peter 1:7 - charity

Verse 16

Rejoice: 2 Corinthians 6:10, Philippians 4:4, Matthew 5:12, Luke 10:20, Romans 12:12

Reciprocal: Deuteronomy 16:14 - General Psalms 68:3 - rejoice Ecclesiastes 3:12 - but Isaiah 65:18 - General John 15:11 - your Acts 4:24 - they Acts 16:25 - sang 2 Corinthians 13:11 - farewell Philippians 3:1 - rejoice Hebrews 3:6 - rejoicing

Verse 17

Pray: Luke 18:1, Luke 21:36, Romans 12:12, Ephesians 6:18, Colossians 4:2, 1 Peter 4:7

Reciprocal: Exodus 30:8 - a perpetual 1 Samuel 1:12 - continued praying Nehemiah 11:17 - thanksgiving Job 27:10 - will he always Psalms 55:17 - Evening Isaiah 62:6 - keep Daniel 6:10 - gave Daniel 6:20 - servest Matthew 6:5 - when Matthew 20:31 - but they cried Acts 10:2 - and prayed Acts 12:5 - prayer was made without ceasing Romans 1:9 - that Romans 13:13 - as Ephesians 1:16 - Cease Philippians 4:6 - in Colossians 1:9 - do 2 Thessalonians 3:1 - pray James 5:16 - pray

Verse 18

every: Ephesians 5:20, Philippians 4:6, Colossians 3:17, Job 1:21, Psalms 34:1, Hebrews 13:15

for: 1 Thessalonians 4:3, 1 Peter 2:15, 1 Peter 4:2, 1 John 2:17

Reciprocal: Deuteronomy 8:10 - thou hast Ruth 4:14 - Blessed Nehemiah 11:17 - thanksgiving Psalms 50:14 - Offer Psalms 106:1 - O give Daniel 6:10 - gave Daniel 6:20 - servest Matthew 6:10 - Thy will Matthew 7:21 - that Luke 22:19 - gave thanks John 6:11 - when 1 Corinthians 1:14 - thank Ephesians 5:4 - but Ephesians 5:17 - understanding Colossians 2:7 - with Colossians 3:15 - and be Colossians 4:2 - Continue

Verse 19

Quench: Song of Solomon 8:7, Ephesians 4:30, Ephesians 6:16

the Spirit: Genesis 6:3, 1 Samuel 16:4, Nehemiah 9:30, Psalms 51:11, Isaiah 63:10, Acts 7:51, 1 Corinthians 14:30, Ephesians 4:30, 1 Timothy 4:14, 2 Timothy 1:6

Reciprocal: 1 Corinthians 14:29 - the prophets 2 Timothy 1:14 - by the

Verse 20

1 Thessalonians 4:8, Numbers 11:25-29, 1 Samuel 10:5, 1 Samuel 10:6, 1 Samuel 10:10-13, 1 Samuel 19:20-24, Acts 19:6, 1 Corinthians 11:4, 1 Corinthians 12:10, 1 Corinthians 12:28, 1 Corinthians 13:2, 1 Corinthians 13:9, 1 Corinthians 14:1, 1 Corinthians 14:3-6, 1 Corinthians 14:22-25, 1 Corinthians 14:29-32, 1 Corinthians 14:37-39, Ephesians 4:11, Ephesians 4:12, Revelation 11:3-11

Reciprocal: Acts 13:1 - prophets Acts 15:32 - being Romans 12:6 - whether 1 Corinthians 14:30 - let 1 Corinthians 14:39 - covet 2 Timothy 4:2 - reprove

Verse 21

Prove: Isaiah 8:20, Matthew 7:15-20, Mark 7:14-16, Luke 12:57, Acts 17:11, Romans 12:2, 1 Corinthians 2:11, 1 Corinthians 2:14, 1 Corinthians 2:15, 1 Corinthians 14:28, Ephesians 5:10, Philippians 1:10, *marg. 1 John 4:1, Revelation 2:2

hold: Deuteronomy 11:6-9, Deuteronomy 32:46, Deuteronomy 32:47, Proverbs 3:1, Proverbs 3:21-24, Proverbs 4:13, Proverbs 6:21-23, Proverbs 23:23, Song of Solomon 3:4, John 8:31, John 15:4, Acts 11:23, Acts 14:22, Romans 12:9, 1 Corinthians 15:58, Philippians 3:16, Philippians 4:8, 2 Thessalonians 2:15, 2 Timothy 1:15, 2 Timothy 3:6, 2 Timothy 4:14, Hebrews 10:23, Revelation 2:25, Revelation 3:3, Revelation 3:11

Reciprocal: Genesis 43:12 - double Job 34:4 - choose Proverbs 21:21 - that Ecclesiastes 1:17 - I gave Jeremiah 8:5 - they hold Amos 5:15 - Hate John 1:46 - Come Acts 13:7 - a prudent Romans 2:18 - approvest the things that are more excellent 1 Corinthians 10:15 - General 2 Timothy 1:13 - Hold Titus 1:9 - Holding Hebrews 5:14 - to discern Revelation 2:13 - thou holdest

Verse 22

1 Thessalonians 4:12, Exodus 23:7, Isaiah 33:15, Matthew 17:26, Matthew 17:27, Romans 12:17, 1 Corinthians 8:13, 1 Corinthians 10:31-33, 2 Corinthians 6:3, 2 Corinthians 8:20, 2 Corinthians 8:21, Philippians 4:8, Jude 1:23

Reciprocal: Genesis 20:12 - And yet Genesis 27:12 - a deceiver Genesis 39:10 - or to be Leviticus 8:23 - Moses took Leviticus 11:4 - unclean unto you Leviticus 15:24 - General Numbers 6:3 - General Deuteronomy 22:8 - then thou shalt Ruth 3:4 - uncover his feet Ruth 3:14 - Let it not Ezra 4:12 - rebellious Esther 9:15 - but on the prey Proverbs 4:15 - General Proverbs 8:13 - The fear Proverbs 14:16 - feareth Jeremiah 37:12 - went Amos 5:15 - Hate Matthew 10:16 - harmless John 12:6 - the bag Romans 14:16 - General 1 Corinthians 10:29 - why Galatians 2:12 - he withdrew 1 Timothy 3:7 - lest 1 Timothy 5:2 - with

Verse 23

God: Romans 15:5, Romans 15:13, Romans 15:33, Romans 16:20, 1 Corinthians 14:33, 2 Corinthians 5:19, Philippians 4:9, 2 Thessalonians 3:16, Hebrews 13:20, 1 Peter 5:10

sanctify: 1 Thessalonians 3:13, 1 Thessalonians 4:3, Leviticus 20:8, Leviticus 20:26, Ezekiel 37:28, John 17:19, Acts 20:32, Acts 26:18, 1 Corinthians 1:2, Hebrews 2:11, 1 Peter 1:2, Jude 1:1

your: Hebrews 4:12

preserved: 1 Thessalonians 3:13, 1 Corinthians 1:8, 1 Corinthians 1:9, Ephesians 5:26, Ephesians 5:27, Philippians 1:6, Philippians 1:10, Philippians 2:15, Philippians 2:16, Colossians 1:22, Jude 1:24

Reciprocal: Exodus 31:13 - that ye may Numbers 6:24 - keep thee 1 Samuel 25:39 - kept his servant Psalms 92:15 - To show Ezekiel 20:12 - I am Matthew 13:33 - till Luke 13:21 - till Luke 24:39 - for John 13:10 - needeth John 15:2 - and Romans 5:1 - we have Romans 15:16 - being 1 Corinthians 7:34 - both 2 Corinthians 1:14 - in the 2 Corinthians 7:1 - filthiness 2 Corinthians 13:7 - I pray 2 Corinthians 13:11 - the God Philippians 1:20 - Christ Colossians 4:12 - that 1 Thessalonians 2:19 - in 1 Timothy 6:14 - until 2 Timothy 4:18 - and will Hebrews 13:21 - Make James 5:16 - pray 2 Peter 3:14 - in peace 1 John 2:28 - at his

Verse 24

Faithful: Deuteronomy 7:9, Psalms 36:5, Psalms 40:10, Psalms 86:15, Psalms 89:2, Psalms 92:2, Psalms 100:5, Psalms 138:2, Psalms 146:6, Isaiah 25:1, Lamentations 3:23, Micah 7:20, John 1:17, John 3:33, 1 Corinthians 1:9, 1 Corinthians 10:13, 2 Thessalonians 3:3, 2 Timothy 2:13, Titus 1:2, Hebrews 6:17, Hebrews 6:18

calleth: 1 Thessalonians 2:12, Romans 8:30, Romans 9:24, Galatians 1:15, 2 Thessalonians 2:14, 2 Timothy 1:9, 1 Peter 5:10, 2 Peter 1:3, Revelation 17:14

who: Numbers 23:19, 2 Kings 19:31, Isaiah 9:7, Isaiah 14:24-26, Isaiah 37:32, Matthew 24:35

Reciprocal: Deuteronomy 18:21 - General Joshua 21:45 - General Psalms 92:15 - To show Psalms 138:8 - perfect Matthew 13:33 - till Luke 13:21 - till John 15:2 - and 1 Corinthians 1:8 - confirm Philippians 1:6 - will Hebrews 10:23 - for

Verse 25

Romans 15:30, 2 Corinthians 1:11, Ephesians 6:18-20, Philippians 1:19, Colossians 4:3, 2 Thessalonians 3:1-3, Philemon 1:22, Hebrews 13:18, Hebrews 13:19

Reciprocal: Genesis 20:17 - General Exodus 17:12 - stayed up his hands Ephesians 6:19 - for James 5:16 - pray

Verse 26

Romans 16:16, 1 Corinthians 16:20

Reciprocal: 1 Samuel 10:1 - kissed him 2 Samuel 19:39 - kissed Barzillai Matthew 26:49 - kissed him Luke 7:45 - gavest Acts 20:1 - embraced Acts 20:37 - kissed 2 Corinthians 13:12 - General 1 Peter 5:14 - with a

Verse 27

I charge: or, I adjure, 1 Thessalonians 2:11, Numbers 27:23, 1 Kings 22:16, 2 Chronicles 18:15, Matthew 26:63, Mark 5:7, Acts 19:13, 1 Timothy 1:3, 1 Timothy 1:18, 1 Timothy 5:7, 1 Timothy 5:21, 1 Timothy 6:13, 1 Timothy 6:17, 2 Timothy 4:1

that: Colossians 4:16, 2 Thessalonians 3:14

holy: Hebrews 3:1

Reciprocal: Exodus 19:6 - and an Exodus 24:7 - read Jeremiah 51:61 - read

Verse 28

Romans 1:7, Romans 16:20, Romans 16:24, 2 Thessalonians 3:18

Reciprocal: 2 Peter 3:16 - speaking