1 Thessalonians 2:12
so that you could live as God would want you to live—the God who calls you to his own kingdom and glory.
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That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.
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Romans 8:28We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, those whom he has called to be part of his plan.
Romans 9:23so that he might reveal the greatness of his glory through these “pots of mercy” which he has prepared in advance for glory.
Galatians 5:16My advice is to walk by the Spirit. Don't satisfy the desires of your sinful human nature.
Ephesians 5:2Live in love, just as Christ loved you. He gave himself for us, a gift and sacrificial offering to God like a sweet-smelling perfume.
Philippians 1:27Just be sure that the way you live your lives corresponds to the good news of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or not I can get to hear how you're doing—that you stand firm in full agreement with one another, spiritually united as you work together for the trusting faith of the good news.
Colossians 2:6Just as you accepted Christ Jesus as Lord, go on following him,
Matthew Henry on 1 Thessalonians 2:8-13
The Primitive Ministers. ( a. d. 51.) 7 But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children: 8 So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were dear unto us. 9 For ye remember, brethren, our labour and travail: for labouring night and day, because we would not be chargeable unto any of you, we preached unto you the gospel of God. 10 Ye are witnesses, and God also, how holily and justly and… Read the whole commentary →