1 Thessalonians 2:19 “After all, who is our hope, our joy, our crown of boasting, if it is n…”

1 Thessalonians 2:19

After all, who is our hope, our joy, our crown of boasting, if it is not you yourselves in the presence of our Lord Jesus at His coming?

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming?

World English Bible

For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Isn’t it even you, before our Lord Jesus at his coming?

American Standard Version

For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of glorying? Are not even ye, before our Lord Jesus at his coming?

Geneva Bible 1599

For what is our hope or ioye, or crowne of reioycing? are not euen you it in the presence of our Lord Iesus Christ at his comming?

Darby Translation

For what [is] our hope, or joy, or crown of boasting? [are] not ye also before our Lord Jesus at his coming?

Young's Literal Translation

for what [is] our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? are not even ye before our Lord Jesus Christ in his presence?

Bible in Basic English

For what is our hope or joy or crown of glory? Are not even you, before our Lord Jesus, at his coming?

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Cross references

“our hope”

Philippians 4:1 Philippians 2:16 2 Corinthians 1:14

Philippians 4:1 · BSB

Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you must stand firm in the Lord, my beloved.

Philippians 2:16 · BSB

as you hold forth the word of life, in order that I may boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor in vain.

2 Corinthians 1:14 · BSB

as you have already understood us in part, that you may boast of us just as we will boast of you in the day of our Lord Jesus.

“crown”

Proverbs 12:4 Proverbs 17:6 Isaiah 62:3 1 Peter 5:4 Proverbs 16:13 Proverbs 4:9

Proverbs 12:4 · BSB

A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but she who causes shame is like decay in his bones.

Proverbs 17:6 · BSB

Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of a son is his father.

Isaiah 62:3 · BSB

You will be a crown of glory in the hand of the LORD, a royal diadem in the palm of your God.

1 Peter 5:4 · BSB

And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.

Proverbs 16:13 · BSB

Righteous lips are a king’s delight, and he who speaks honestly is beloved.

Proverbs 4:9 · BSB

She will set a garland of grace on your head; she will present you with a crown of beauty.”

“rejoicing”

1 Thessalonians 2:20 Romans 15:16–19

1 Thessalonians 2:20 · BSB

You are indeed our glory and our joy.

Romans 15:16–19 · BSB

to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles in the priestly service of the gospel of God, so that the Gentiles might become an offering acceptable to God, sanctified by the Holy Spirit.

“in”

1 Thessalonians 3:13 1 Thessalonians 5:23 1 Corinthians 15:23 1 John 2:28 Titus 2:13 1 Corinthians 4:5

1 Thessalonians 3:13 · BSB

so that He may establish your hearts in blamelessness and holiness before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all His saints. Amen.

1 Thessalonians 5:23 · BSB

Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely, and may your entire spirit, soul, and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Corinthians 15:23 · BSB

But each in his own turn: Christ the firstfruits; then at His coming, those who belong to Him.

1 John 2:28 · BSB

And now, little children, remain in Christ, so that when He appears, we may be confident and unashamed before Him at His coming.

Titus 2:13 · BSB

as we await the blessed hope and glorious appearance of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ.

1 Corinthians 4:5 · BSB

Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from…

“our Lord”

Jude 1:24

Jude 1:24 · BSB

Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you unblemished in His glorious presence, with great joy—

“at”

Revelation 22:12 Revelation 1:7

Revelation 22:12 · BSB

“Behold, I am coming soon, and My reward is with Me, to give to each one according to what he has done.

Revelation 1:7 · BSB

Behold, He is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see Him—even those who pierced Him. And all the tribes of the earth will mourn because of Him. So shall it be! Amen.

Also

Matthew 16:27 1 Thessalonians 4:15

Matthew 16:27 · BSB

For the Son of Man will come in His Father’s glory with His angels, and then He will repay each one according to what he has done.

1 Thessalonians 4:15 · BSB

By the word of the Lord, we declare to you that we who are alive and remain until the coming of the Lord will by no means precede those who have fallen asleep.

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

In context

18For we wanted to come to you—indeed I, Paul, tried again and again—but Satan obstructed us.

20You are indeed our glory and our joy.

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