1 Thessalonians 1:4

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“Brothers who are beloved by God, we know that He has chosen you,”

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BSBPD

“Brothers who are beloved by God, we know that He has chosen you,”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“Knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“knowing, brethren beloved of God, your election,”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“having known, brethren beloved, by God, your election,”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo 1 Thessalonians 1:4 — 14 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Romans 1:7To all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be saints: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
  2. Romans 8:28And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.
  3. Romans 9:25As He says in Hosea: “I will call them ‘My People’ who are not My people, and I will call her ‘My Beloved’ who is not My beloved,”
  4. Romans 11:5In the same way, at the present time there is a remnant chosen by grace.
  5. Ephesians 1:4For He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless in His presence. In love
  6. Ephesians 2:4But because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy,
  7. Philippians 1:6being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
  8. Colossians 3:12Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.
  9. 1 Thessalonians 1:3and continually recalling before our God and Father your work of faith, your labor of love, and your enduring hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.
  10. 2 Thessalonians 2:13But we should always thank God for you, brothers who are loved by the Lord, because God has chosen you from the beginning to be saved by the sanctification of the Spirit and by faith in the truth.
  11. 2 Timothy 1:9He has saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works, but by His own purpose and by the grace He granted us in Christ Jesus before time began.
  12. Titus 3:4But when the kindness of God our Savior and His love for mankind appeared,
  13. 1 Peter 1:2according to the foreknowledge of God the Father and sanctified by the Spirit for obedience to Jesus Christ and sprinkling by His blood: Grace and peace be yours in abundance.
  14. 2 Peter 1:10Therefore, brothers, strive to make your calling and election sure. For if you practice these things you will never stumble,

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