1 Thessalonians 4:1

Appeal For Continuing Sanctification

¹ Finally then, brothers, we ask and encourage you in the Lord Jesus, that as you have received from us how you must walk and please God—as you are doing—do so even more. ² For you know what commands we gave you through the Lord Jesus.

In the Name of the Lord

It is I

Jesus Christ

Lord Jesus Christ

Name of the Lord

Pleasing to God

O God

Christ

Jesus

Ephesians 4:1

Therefore I, the prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk worthy of the calling you have received,

Colossians 1:10

so that you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to Him, bearing fruit in every good work and growing in the knowledge of God.

2 Thessalonians 1:3

We must always thank God for you, brothers. This is right, since your faith is flourishing and the love each one of you has for one another is increasing.

Philippians 1:9

And I pray this: that your love will keep on growing in knowledge and every kind of discernment,

Colossians 2:6

Therefore, as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, walk in Him,

2 Thessalonians 2:1

Now concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered to Him: We ask you, brothers,

Job 17:9

Yet the righteous person will hold to his way,
and the one whose hands are clean will grow stronger.

Psalm 92:14

They will still bear fruit in old age,
healthy and green,

Proverbs 4:18

The path of the righteous is like the light of dawn,
shining brighter and brighter until midday.

John 15:2

Every branch in Me that does not produce fruit He removes, and He prunes every branch that produces fruit so that it will produce more fruit.

Acts 20:27

for I did not shrink back from declaring to you the whole plan of God.

Romans 8:8

Those who are in the flesh cannot please God.

Romans 12:1-2

Therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, I urge you to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God; this is your spiritual worship.

1 Corinthians 11:23

For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: On the night when He was betrayed, the Lord Jesus took bread,

1 Corinthians 15:1

Now brothers, I want to clarify for you the gospel I proclaimed to you; you received it and have taken your stand on it.

1 Corinthians 15:58

Therefore, my dear brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the Lord’s work, knowing that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.

2 Corinthians 5:9

Therefore, whether we are at home or away, we make it our aim to be pleasing to Him.

2 Corinthians 6:1

Working together with Him, we also appeal to you, “Don’t receive God’s grace in vain.”

2 Corinthians 10:1

Now I, Paul, make a personal appeal to you by the gentleness and graciousness of Christ—I who am humble among you in person but bold toward you when absent.

2 Corinthians 13:11

Finally, brothers, rejoice. Become mature, be encouraged, be of the same mind, be at peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you.

Ephesians 4:20

But that is not how you learned about the Messiah,

Ephesians 5:17

So don’t be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.

Philippians 1:27

Just one thing: Live your life in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or am absent, I will hear about you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind, working side by side for the faith that comes from the gospel,

Philippians 3:14

I pursue as my goal the prize promised by God’s heavenly call in Christ Jesus.

1 Thessalonians 2:11-12

As you know, like a father with his own children,

1 Thessalonians 3:12

And may the Lord cause you to increase and overflow with love for one another and for everyone, just as we also do for you.

1 Thessalonians 4:2

For you know what commands we gave you through the Lord Jesus.

1 Thessalonians 4:10-12

In fact, you are doing this toward all the brothers in the entire region of Macedonia. But we encourage you, brothers, to do so even more,

2 Thessalonians 3:1

Finally, brothers, pray for us that the Lord’s message may spread rapidly and be honored, just as it was with you,

2 Thessalonians 3:10-12

In fact, when we were with you, this is what we commanded you: “If anyone isn’t willing to work, he should not eat.”

1 Timothy 5:21

I solemnly charge you before God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels to observe these things without prejudice, doing nothing out of favoritism.

1 Timothy 6:13-14

In the presence of God, who gives life to all, and of Christ Jesus, who gave a good confession before Pontius Pilate, I charge you

Hebrews 11:6

Now without faith it is impossible to please God, for the one who draws near to Him must believe that He exists and rewards those who seek Him.

Hebrews 13:16

Don’t neglect to do what is good and to share, for God is pleased with such sacrifices.

Hebrews 13:22

Brothers, I urge you to receive this message of exhortation, for I have written to you briefly.

2 Peter 1:5-10

For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with goodness, goodness with knowledge,

2 Peter 3:18

But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.

1 John 3:22

and can receive whatever we ask from Him because we keep His commands and do what is pleasing in His sight.

2 Timothy 4:1

I solemnly charge you before God and Christ Jesus, who is going to judge the living and the dead, and because of His appearing and His kingdom: