1 Thessalonians 2:12

so that you should make your daily lives worthy of God who is calling you into the glory of his kingdom.

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In The King James Version

That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.

In Context

11Indeed, you know that, like a father with his own children, we used to encourage and comfort every one of you, and solemnly plead with you;

13This, too, is a reason why we, on our part, are continually thanking God – because, in receiving the teaching that you had from us, you accepted it, not as the teaching of humans, but as what it really is – the teaching of God, which is even now doing its work within you who believe in Christ.

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Cross References

Romans 8:28But we do know that God causes all things to work together for the good of those who love him – those who have received the call in accordance with his purpose.

Romans 9:23so as to make known his surpassing glory in dealing with the objects of his mercy, whom he prepared beforehand for glory,

Galatians 5:16This is what I have to say – Let your steps be guided by the Spirit, and then you will never gratify the cravings of your earthly nature.

Ephesians 5:2and live a life of love, following the example of the Christ, who loved you and gave himself for you as an offering and a sacrifice to God, that should be fragrant and acceptable.

Philippians 1:27Under all circumstances let your lives be worthy of the good news of the Christ: so that, whether I come and see you, or whether I hear of your affairs at a distance, I may know that you are standing firm, animated by one spirit, and joining with one heart in a common struggle for the faith taught by the good news,

Colossians 2:6Since, therefore, you have received Jesus, the Christ, as your Lord, live your lives in union with 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 →

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