1 Thessalonians 4:1 “Finally, brothers, we ask and encourage you in the Lord Jesus to live…”

1 Thessalonians 4:1

Finally, brothers, we ask and encourage you in the Lord Jesus to live in a way that is pleasing to God, just as you have received from us. This is how you already live, so you should do so all the more.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, so ye would abound more and more.

World English Bible

Finally then, brothers, we beg and exhort you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God, that you abound more and more.

American Standard Version

Finally then, brethren, we beseech and exhort you in the Lord Jesus, that, as ye received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, even as ye do walk,—that ye abound more and more.

Geneva Bible 1599

And furthermore we beseeche you, brethren, and exhort you in the Lord Iesus, that ye increase more and more, as ye haue receiued of vs, how ye ought to walke, and to please God.

Darby Translation

For the rest, then, brethren, we beg you and exhort you in [the] Lord Jesus, even as ye have received from us how ye ought to walk and please God, even as ye also do walk, that ye would abound still more.

Young's Literal Translation

As to the rest, then, brethren, we request you, and call upon you in the Lord Jesus, as ye did receive from us how it behoveth you to walk and to please God, that ye may abound the more,

Bible in Basic English

And last of all, the prayer which we make to you from our heart and in the name of the Lord Jesus, is this: that as we made clear to you what sort of behaviour is pleasing to God, as in fact you are doing now, so you will go on in these ways, but more and more.

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Cross references

“we”

Ephesians 4:1 2 Corinthians 6:1 2 Corinthians 10:1 Hebrews 13:22 1 Thessalonians 2:11 Romans 12:1

Ephesians 4:1 · BSB

As a prisoner in the Lord, then, I urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling you have received:

2 Corinthians 6:1 · BSB

As God’s fellow workers, then, we urge you not to receive God’s grace in vain.

2 Corinthians 10:1 · BSB

Now by the mildness and gentleness of Christ, I appeal to you—I, Paul, who am humble when face to face with you, but bold when away.

Hebrews 13:22 · BSB

I urge you, brothers, to bear with my word of exhortation, for I have only written to you briefly.

1 Thessalonians 2:11 · BSB

For you know that we treated each of you as a father treats his own children—

Romans 12:1 · BSB

Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.

“by the”

2 Thessalonians 2:1 1 Thessalonians 4:2 Ephesians 4:20 1 Timothy 5:21 2 Timothy 4:1 1 Timothy 6:13

2 Thessalonians 2:1 · BSB

Now concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered together to Him, we ask you, brothers,

1 Thessalonians 4:2 · BSB

For you know the instructions we gave you by the authority of the Lord Jesus.

Ephesians 4:20 · BSB

But this is not the way you came to know Christ.

1 Timothy 5:21 · BSB

I solemnly charge you before God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels to maintain these principles without bias, and to do nothing out of partiality.

2 Timothy 4:1 · BSB

I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of His appearing and His kingdom:

1 Timothy 6:13 · BSB

I charge you in the presence of God, who gives life to all things, and of Christ Jesus, who made the good confession in His testimony before Pontius Pilate:

“ye have”

Philippians 1:27 Colossians 2:6 2 Thessalonians 3:10–12 Acts 20:27 1 Corinthians 11:23 1 Corinthians 15:1

Philippians 1:27 · BSB

Nevertheless, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending together as on…

Colossians 2:6 · BSB

Therefore, just as you have received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to walk in Him,

2 Thessalonians 3:10–12 · BSB

For even while we were with you, we gave you this command: “If anyone is unwilling to work, he shall not eat.”

Acts 20:27 · BSB

For I did not shrink back from declaring to you the whole will of God.

1 Corinthians 11:23 · BSB

For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night He was betrayed, took bread,

1 Corinthians 15:1 · BSB

Now, brothers, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, and in which you stand firm.

“ye ought”

1 Thessalonians 2:12

1 Thessalonians 2:12 · BSB

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

“to please”

Colossians 1:10 Hebrews 13:16 1 John 3:22 Romans 8:8 Ephesians 5:17 Hebrews 11:6

Colossians 1:10 · BSB

so that you may walk in a manner worthy of the Lord and may please Him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God,

Hebrews 13:16 · BSB

And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.

1 John 3:22 · BSB

and we will receive from Him whatever we ask, because we keep His commandments and do what is pleasing in His sight.

Romans 8:8 · BSB

Those controlled by the flesh cannot please God.

Ephesians 5:17 · BSB

Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.

Hebrews 11:6 · BSB

And without faith it is impossible to please God. For anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.

“so ye”

2 Thessalonians 1:3 2 Peter 3:18 Philippians 1:9 2 Peter 1:5–10 Philippians 3:14 Job 17:9

2 Thessalonians 1:3 · BSB

We are obligated to thank God for you all the time, brothers, as is fitting, because your faith is growing more and more, and your love for one another is increasing.

2 Peter 3:18 · BSB

But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.

Philippians 1:9 · BSB

And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight,

2 Peter 1:5–10 · BSB

For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith virtue; and to virtue, knowledge;

Philippians 3:14 · BSB

I press on toward the goal to win the prize of God’s heavenly calling in Christ Jesus.

Job 17:9 · BSB

Yet a righteous one holds to his way, and the one with clean hands grows stronger.

Also

1 Thessalonians 3:12 2 Corinthians 13:11 2 Thessalonians 3:1 2 Corinthians 5:9

1 Thessalonians 3:12 · BSB

And may the Lord cause you to increase and overflow with love for one another and for everyone else, just as our love for you overflows,

2 Corinthians 13:11 · BSB

Finally, brothers, rejoice! Aim for perfect harmony, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.

2 Thessalonians 3:1 · BSB

Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may spread quickly and be held in honor, just as it was with you.

2 Corinthians 5:9 · BSB

So we aspire to please Him, whether we are at home in this body or away from it.

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

In context

2For you know the instructions we gave you by the authority of the Lord Jesus.

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