1 Thessalonians 2:19
For what is our hope, and our joy, and our crown of glory? Is it not you, before our Lord Jesus Christ at his return?
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In The King James Version
In Context
20For you are our glory and our joy.
Cross References
Proverbs 12:4A diligent woman is a crown to her husband. And she who acts with confusion as to which things are worthy is decay to his bones.
Proverbs 17:6Sons of sons are the crown of old age. And the glory of sons is their fathers.
Matthew 16:27For the Son of man will arrive in the glory of his Father, with his Angels. And then he will repay each one according to his works.
1 Corinthians 4:5And so, do not choose to judge before the time, until the Lord returns. He will illuminate the hidden things of the darkness, and he will make manifest the decisions of hearts. And then each one shall have praise from God.
2 Corinthians 1:14And just as you have acknowledged us in our role, that we are your glory, so also you are ours, unto the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Philippians 4:1And so, my most beloved and most desired brothers, my joy and my crown: stand firm in this way, in the Lord, most beloved.
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 →