Devine Scripture

1 Thessalonians 4:1

1 Thessalonians chapter 4 · verse 1 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Finally then, brethren, we beseech and exhort you in the Lord Jesus, that, as ye received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, even as ye do walk,—that ye abound more and more.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, so ye would abound more and more.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Finally then, brethren, we beseech and exhort you in the Lord Jesus, that, as ye received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, even as ye do walk,—that ye abound more and more.

Context

v.1This passage

v.2For ye know what charge we gave you through the Lord Jesus.

Cross references

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

  • Job 17:9

    Yet shall the righteous hold on his way, And he that hath clean hands shall wax stronger and stronger.

  • 2 Corinthians 6:1

    And working together with him we entreat also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain

  • Ephesians 4:1

    I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beseech you to walk worthily of the calling wherewith ye were called,

  • Philippians 1:9

    And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and all discernment;

  • 2 Corinthians 13:11

    Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfected; be comforted; be of the same mind; live in peace: and the God of love and peace shall be with you.

  • 1 Corinthians 15:1

    Now I make known unto you brethren, the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye received, wherein also ye stand,