1 Thessalonians 2:20
2:19 For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing?2228 Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming? rejoicing: or, gloryingFor ye are our glory and joy.
KJV
For you are our glory and our joy.
For ye are our glory and joy.
For you are our glory and joy.
What does 1 Thessalonians 2:20 mean?
1 Thessalonians 2:20 is a verse in the book of 1 Thessalonians, in the New Testament. In the original Greek, key words include γάρ (gar), σύ (humeis), εἰμί (este). It connects to 40 cross-referenced passages elsewhere in Scripture.
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Cross-references
Related passages from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.
Isaiah 40:1Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God.
Isaiah 53:11He shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied: by his knowledge shall my righteous servant justify many; for he shall bear their iniquities.
Jeremiah 9:24But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the LORD which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the LORD.
Matthew 11:25At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.
Matthew 11:27All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him.
Verses like this
Other verses that share key original-language words with 1 Thessalonians 2:20.
But when they shall lead you, and deliver you up, take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak, neither do ye premeditate: but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour, that speak ye: for it is not ye that speak, but the Holy Ghost.
Mark 7:18And he saith unto them, Are ye so without understanding also? Do ye not perceive, that whatsoever thing from without entereth into the man, it cannot defile him;
Matthew 1:21And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. JESUS: that is, Saviour, Heb
Matthew 1:23Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. they: or, his name shall be called
Matthew 10:20For it is not ye that speak, but the Spirit of your Father which speaketh in you.
Matthew 15:16And Jesus said, Are ye also yet without understanding?
Matthew 19:28And Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That ye which have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
Matthew 2:13And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him.
Frequently asked questions
What does 1 Thessalonians 2:20 say?
1 Thessalonians 2:20 (King James Version) reads: "For ye are our glory and joy."
Is 1 Thessalonians 2:20 in the Old or New Testament?
1 Thessalonians 2:20 is in the New Testament of the Bible, in the book of 1 Thessalonians.
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