1 Thessalonians 2:13 “And we continually thank God because, when you received the word of Go…”

1 Thessalonians 2:13

And we continually thank God because, when you received the word of God that you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as it truly is, the word of God, which is also now at work in you who believe.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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.

World English Bible

For this cause we also thank God without ceasing that when you received from us the word of the message of God, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, God’s word, which also works in you who believe.

American Standard Version

And for this cause we also thank God without ceasing, that, when ye received from us the word of the message, even the word of God, ye accepted it not as the word of men, but, as it is in truth, the word of God, which also worketh in you that believe.

Geneva Bible 1599

For this cause also thanke we God without ceasing, that when ye receiued the worde of God, which ye heard of vs, ye receiued it not as the worde of men, but as it is in deede the worde of God, which also worketh in you that beleeue.

Darby Translation

And for this cause we also give thanks to God unceasingly that, having received [the] word of [the] report of God by us, ye accepted, not men's word, but, even as it is truly, God's word, which also works in you who believe.

Young's Literal Translation

Because of this also, we — we do give thanks to God continually, that, having received the word of hearing from us of God, ye accepted, not the word of man, but as it is truly, the word of God, who also doth work in you who believe;

Bible in Basic English

And for this cause we still give praise to God, that, when the word came to your ears through us, you took it, not as the word of man, but, as it truly is, the word of God, which has living power in you who have faith.

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Cross references

“thank”

1 Thessalonians 1:2 1 Thessalonians 1:3 Romans 1:8 Romans 1:9

1 Thessalonians 1:2 · BSB

We always thank God for all of you, remembering you in our prayers

1 Thessalonians 1:3 · BSB

and continually recalling before our God and Father your work of faith, your labor of love, and your enduring hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.

Romans 1:8 · BSB

First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is being proclaimed all over the world.

Romans 1:9 · BSB

God, whom I serve with my spirit in preaching the gospel of His Son, is my witness how constantly I remember you

“because”

Acts 13:48 Acts 17:11 Galatians 4:14 Matthew 10:40 Acts 17:32 Jeremiah 44:16

Acts 13:48 · BSB

When the Gentiles heard this, they rejoiced and glorified the word of the Lord, and all who were appointed for eternal life believed.

Acts 17:11 · BSB

Now the Bereans were more noble-minded than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if these teachings were true.

Galatians 4:14 · BSB

And although my illness was a trial to you, you did not despise or reject me. Instead, you welcomed me as if I were an angel of God, as if I were Christ Jesus Himself.

Matthew 10:40 · BSB

He who receives you receives Me, and he who receives Me receives the One who sent Me.

Acts 17:32 · BSB

When they heard about the resurrection of the dead, some began to mock him, but others said, “We want to hear you again on this topic.”

Jeremiah 44:16 · BSB

“As for the word you have spoken to us in the name of the LORD, we will not listen to you!

“the word of God”

Hebrews 4:12 Romans 10:17 1 Peter 1:25 Luke 11:28 Luke 8:21 2 Peter 1:16–21

Hebrews 4:12 · BSB

For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

Romans 10:17 · BSB

Consequently, faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.

1 Peter 1:25 · BSB

but the word of the Lord stands forever.” And this is the word that was proclaimed to you.

Luke 11:28 · BSB

But He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.”

Luke 8:21 · BSB

But He replied, “My mother and brothers are those who hear the word of God and carry it out.”

2 Peter 1:16–21 · BSB

For we did not follow cleverly devised fables when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of His majesty.

“effectually”

1 Peter 1:23 1 Peter 2:2 2 Corinthians 3:18 1 John 3:3 Colossians 1:6 1 Thessalonians 1:5–10

1 Peter 1:23 · BSB

For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God.

1 Peter 2:2 · BSB

Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation,

2 Corinthians 3:18 · BSB

And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into His image with intensifying glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.

1 John 3:3 · BSB

And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as Christ is pure.

Colossians 1:6 · BSB

that has come to you. All over the world this gospel is bearing fruit and growing, just as it has been doing among you since the day you heard it and truly understood the grace of God.

1 Thessalonians 1:5–10 · BSB

because our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power, in the Holy Spirit, and with great conviction—just as you know we lived among you for your sake.

Also

Matthew 10:20

Matthew 10:20 · BSB

For it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

12encouraging you, comforting you, and urging you to walk in a manner worthy of God, who calls you into His own kingdom and glory.

14For you, brothers, became imitators of the churches of God in Judea that are in Christ Jesus. You suffered from your own countrymen the very things they suffered from the Jews,

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