1 Thessalonians 2:20

For ye are our glory and joy.

King James Version

In Context

19For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming?

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 11:7For a man indeed ought not to cover his head, forasmuch as he is the image and glory of God: but the woman is the glory of the man.

Matthew Henry on 1 Thessalonians 2:18-20

Effects of the Christian Ministry. ( a. d. 51.) 17 But we, brethren, being taken from you for a short time in presence, not in heart, endeavoured the more abundantly to see your face with great desire. 18 Wherefore we would have come unto you, even I Paul, once and again; but Satan hindered us. 19 For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming? 20 For ye are our glory and joy. In these words the apostle apologizes for his absence. Here… Read the whole commentary →

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