We are bound to thank God always for you brethren, as it is meet, because that your faith groweth exceedingly, and every one of you swimmeth in love toward another between yourselves, Verse Concepts

Faith » Trial of

1 Peter 1:7

James 1:12

Happy is the man that endureth in temptation, for when he is tried he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him. Verse Concepts

James 1:3

Matthew 13:19-22

Whosoever heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, there cometh the evil man, and catcheth away that which was sown in his heart. And this is he which was sown by the wayside. But he that was sown in the stony ground, is he which heareth the word of God, and anon with joy receiveth it, yet hath no roots in himself, and therefore dureth but a season: for as soon as tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, by and by he falleth. read more.
He that was sown among thorns, is he that heareth the word of God, but the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and so is he made unfruitful.

1 Chronicles 29:17

I know my God, that thou provest the heart and hast pleasure in plainness. And in plainness of mine heart I have willingly given all this. And now I see thy people, which are here in gladness to offer willingly to thee. Verse Concepts

Psalm 26:2

Examine me, O LORD, and prove me: try out my reins and my heart. Verse Concepts

Psalm 81:7

When thou calledest upon me in trouble, I delivered thee, and heard thee, what time as the storm fell upon thee. I proved thee also at the waters of strife. Selah. Verse Concepts

Matthew 24:21-25

For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not from the beginning of the world to this time, nor shall be. Yea, and except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: But for the chosens' sake, those days shall be shortened. Then if any man shall say unto you, 'Lo, here is Christ,' or 'There is Christ': believe it not: read more.
for there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets and shall do great miracles and wonders. Insomuch that if it were possible, even the very elect should be deceived. Take heed: I have told you before.

Luke 8:13-14

They on the stones, are they which, when they hear, receive the word with joy. But these have no roots, which for a while believe, and in time of temptation go away. And that which fell among thorns, are they which hear, and go forth, and are choked with cares and with riches, and voluptuous living, and bring forth no fruit.

2 Thessalonians 1:3-5

We are bound to thank God always for you brethren, as it is meet, because that your faith groweth exceedingly, and every one of you swimmeth in love toward another between yourselves, so that we ourselves rejoice of you in the congregations of God, over your patience and faith in all your persecutions, and tribulations that ye suffer: which is a token of the righteous judgment of God, that ye are counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which ye also suffer.

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Hebrews 6:13-15

For when God made promise to Abraham, because he had no greater thing to swear by, he sware by himself, saying, "Surely I will bless thee, and multiply thee indeed." And so after that he had tarried a long time, he enjoyed the promises.

Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Thessalonians

1 Thessalonians 1:6

And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord: and received the word in much affliction, with joy of the holy ghost: Verse Concepts

1 Thessalonians 3:6-8

But now lately when Timothy came from you unto us and declared to us your faith, and your love, and how that ye have good remembrance of us always, desiring to see us, as we desire to see you. Therefore, brethren, had we consolation in you, in all our adversity, and necessity through your faith. For now are we alive if ye stand steadfast in the Lord.

2 Thessalonians 1:3-4

Grace of God » Growth in

Philippians 1:6

1 Thessalonians 3:10

while we night and day pray exceedingly, that we might see you presently, and might fulfill that which is lacking in your faith. Verse Concepts

Colossians 2:19

2 Peter 3:18

Proverbs 4:18

2 Thessalonians 1:3

We are bound to thank God always for you brethren, as it is meet, because that your faith groweth exceedingly, and every one of you swimmeth in love toward another between yourselves, Verse Concepts

Psalm 84:7

They will go from strength to strength, and unto the God of Gods appeareth every one of them in Zion. Verse Concepts

Philippians 1:9-11

And this I pray, that your love may increase more and more in knowledge, and in all feeling, that ye might accept things most excellent, that ye might be pure and such as should hurt no man's conscience, until the day of Christ; filled with the fruits of righteousness, which fruits come by Jesus Christ unto the glory and laud of God.

Philippians 3:12-15

Not as though I had already attained to it, either were already perfect: but I follow, if that I may comprehend that, wherein I am comprehended of Christ Jesus. Brethren, I count not myself that I have gotten it: but one thing I say: I forget that which is behind me, and stretch myself unto that which is before me; and press unto that mark appointed, to obtain the reward of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. read more.
Let us therefore, as many as be perfect, be thus wise minded: and if ye be otherwise minded, I pray God open even this unto you.

Colossians 1:10-11

that ye might walk worthy of the Lord in all things that please, being fruitful in all good works and increasing in the knowledge of God strengthened with all might, through his glorious power, unto all patience, and long suffering, with joyfulness,

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1 Thessalonians 3:12-13

and the Lord increase you, and make you flow over in love one toward another, and toward all men, even as we do toward you, to make your hearts that they might be stable and unblamable in holiness before God our father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, with all his saints.

Hebrews 6:1-3

Wherefore, let us leave the doctrine pertaining to the beginning of a Christian man, and let us go unto perfection, and now no more lay the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, of baptism, of doctrine, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection from death, and of eternal judgment. And so will we do, if God permit.

1 Peter 2:1-3

Wherefore, lay aside all maliciousness, and all guile, and dissimulation, and envy, and all backbiting: and as newborn babes desire that reasonable milk which is without corruption, that ye may be grown therein. If so be that ye have tasted how pleasant the Lord is,

spiritual Growth » Examples of » The thessalonians

2 Thessalonians 1:3

We are bound to thank God always for you brethren, as it is meet, because that your faith groweth exceedingly, and every one of you swimmeth in love toward another between yourselves, Verse Concepts

Paul » Is persecuted

Acts 17:5-9

But the Jews which believed not, having indignation, took unto them evil men which were vagabonds, and gathered a company, and set all the city on a roar, and made assault unto the house of Jason, and sought to bring them out to the people. But when they found them not, they drew Jason and certain brethren unto the heads of the city crying, "These that trouble the world are come hither also, which Jason hath received privily. And these all do contrary to the elders of Caesar, affirming another King: one Jesus." read more.
And they troubled the people and the officers of the city when they heard these things. And when they were sufficiently answered of Jason, and of the others they let them go.

2 Thessalonians 1:1-4

Paul, Silvanus and Timothy. Unto the congregation of the Thessalonians, which are in God our father, and in the Lord Jesus Christ. Grace be with you and peace from God our father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. We are bound to thank God always for you brethren, as it is meet, because that your faith groweth exceedingly, and every one of you swimmeth in love toward another between yourselves, read more.
so that we ourselves rejoice of you in the congregations of God, over your patience and faith in all your persecutions, and tribulations that ye suffer:

Spiritual » Examples of growth » The thessalonians

2 Thessalonians 1:3

We are bound to thank God always for you brethren, as it is meet, because that your faith groweth exceedingly, and every one of you swimmeth in love toward another between yourselves, Verse Concepts

Suffering » Why Godâ€™s people suffer

2 Thessalonians 1:3-5

Thankfulness » Should be offered » For faith exhibited by others

2 Thessalonians 1:3

We are bound to thank God always for you brethren, as it is meet, because that your faith groweth exceedingly, and every one of you swimmeth in love toward another between yourselves, Verse Concepts

Romans 1:8

First: Verily I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, because your faith is published throughout all the world. Verse Concepts

Thankfulness » Should be offered » For love exhibited by others

2 Thessalonians 1:3

We are bound to thank God always for you brethren, as it is meet, because that your faith groweth exceedingly, and every one of you swimmeth in love toward another between yourselves, Verse Concepts

Thanksgiving » Should be offered » For faith exhibited by others

2 Thessalonians 1:3

We are bound to thank God always for you brethren, as it is meet, because that your faith groweth exceedingly, and every one of you swimmeth in love toward another between yourselves, Verse Concepts

Romans 1:8

First: Verily I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, because your faith is published throughout all the world. Verse Concepts

Thanksgiving » Should be offered » For love exhibited by others

2 Thessalonians 1:3

We are bound to thank God always for you brethren, as it is meet, because that your faith groweth exceedingly, and every one of you swimmeth in love toward another between yourselves, Verse Concepts