1 Thessalonians 2:12
we exhorted, comforted, and implored every one of you to lead a life worthy of God, who calls you into his own Kingdom and glory.
New Heart English Bible
In The King James Version
That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.
In Context
11As you know, as a father with his own children,
Cross References
Romans 8:28We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.
Romans 9:23and that he might make known the riches of his glory on vessels of mercy, which he prepared beforehand for glory,
Galatians 5:16But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the desires of the flesh.
Ephesians 5:2Walk in love, even as Christ also loved you, and gave himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling fragrance.
Philippians 1:27Only let your manner of life be worthy of the Good News of Christ, that, whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of your state, that you stand firm in one spirit, with one soul striving for the faith of the Good News;
Colossians 2:6As therefore you received Christ Jesus, the Lord, walk in 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 →