Devine Scripture

1 Thessalonians 2:11

1 Thessalonians chapter 2 · verse 11 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

as ye know how we dealt with each one of you, as a father with his own children, exhorting you, and encouraging you, and testifying,

KJV

King James Version · 1611

As ye know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you, as a father doth his children,

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

as ye know how we dealt with each one of you, as a father with his own children, exhorting you, and encouraging you, and testifying,

Context

v.10Ye are witnesses, and God also, how holily and righteously and unblamably we behaved ourselves toward you that believe:

v.11This passage

v.12to the end that ye should walk worthily of God, who calleth you into his own kingdom and glory.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Genesis 50:16

    And they sent a message unto Joseph, saying, Thy father did command before he died, saying,

  • 1 Chronicles 28:20

    And David said to Solomon his son, Be strong and of good courage, and do it: fear not, nor be dismayed; for Jehovah God, even my God, is with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee, until all the work for the service of the house of Jehovah be finished.

  • 1 Corinthians 4:14

    I write not these things to shame you, but to admonish you as my beloved children.

  • Proverbs 7:24

    Now therefore, mysons, hearken unto me, And attend to the words of my mouth.

  • Acts 20:2

    And when he had gone through those parts, and had given them much exhortation, he came into Greece.

  • 1 Timothy 6:2

    And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but let them serve them the rather, because they that partake of the benefit are believing and beloved. These things teach and exhort.