1 Thessalonians 2:13

“For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe.”

"For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe." - 1 Thessalonians 2:13
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What does 1 Thessalonians 2:13 mean?

The Bible verse 1 Thessalonians 2:13 in the King James Version (KJV) reads, "For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which…

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The Divine Reception: The Power of God's Word in Our Lives

In 1 Thessalonians 2:13, the Apostle Paul expresses profound gratitude to God for how the Thessalonian church received the message he preached: "For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not…

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A Prayer of Gratitude for the Word of God

O Eternal and Sovereign Lord, we come before You today with hearts full of gratitude and reverence, lifting our voices in a chorus of praise for the gift of Your Word. As it is written in 1 Thessalonians 2:13, "For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye…

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2 Thessalonians 3:13 - "But ye, brethren, be not weary in well doing."
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2 Thessalonians 1:1 - "Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ:"
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1 Thessalonians 2:20 - "For ye are our glory and joy."
1 Thessalonians 5:13 - "And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace among yourselves."
"But ye, brethren, be not weary in well doing." - 2 Thessalonians 3:13
1 Thessalonians 2:1 - "For yourselves, brethren, know our entrance in unto you, that it was not in vain:"
"For ye are our glory and joy." - 1 Thessalonians 2:20
1 Thessalonians 2:3 - "For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile:"
1 Thessalonians 2:7 - "But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children:"
2 Thessalonians 1:2 - "Grace unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ."
1 Thessalonians 1:2 - "We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers;"
2 Thessalonians 2:13 - "But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:"
"Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ:" - 2 Thessalonians 1:1
1 Thessalonians 4:13 - "But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope."
1 Thessalonians 5:2 - "For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night."
2 Thessalonians 1:6 - "Seeing it is a righteous thing with God to recompense tribulation to them that trouble you;"