1Thess.1.8

1 Thessalonians 1:8

KJV

For from you sounded out the word of the Lord not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith to God-ward is spread abroad; so that we need not to speak any thing.

Greetings to the Thessalonians

Cross References

Acts 18:12

KJV

And when Gallio was the deputy of Achaia, the Jews made insurrection with one accord against Paul, and brought him to the judgment seat,

Paul before Gallio

Paul at Corinth

Romans 1:8

KJV

First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world.

Unashamed of the Gospel

The Gospel Exalted

Romans 10:18

KJV

But I say, Have they not heard? Yes verily, their sound went into all the earth, and their words unto the ends of the world.

The Word Brings Salvation

Romans 15:26

KJV

For it hath pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor saints which are at Jerusalem.

Paul’s Travel Plans

Self-denial on Behalf of Others

Romans 16:19

KJV

For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil.

Avoid Divisions

Greetings and Love Expressed

2 Corinthians 2:14

KJV

Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place.

Triumph in Christ

Reaffirm Your Love

Colossians 3:16

KJV

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

Put On the New Self

2 Thessalonians 3:1

KJV

Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you:

Request for Prayer

Exhortation

1 Timothy 2:8

KJV

I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.

A Call to Prayer

2 Timothy 2:9

KJV

Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound.