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Cross-References — 1 Thessalonians 4

5 pairs

  1. 1 Thessalonians 4:3references1 Corinthians 6:18-20

    1 Thessalonians 4:3 calls believers to sanctification and to abstain from sexual immorality. 1 Corinthians 6:18-20 reinforces this by urging believers to flee sexual immorality, emphasizing that their bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit.

    Thematic focusSanctification, Sexual Purity, Holiness.

  2. 1 Thessalonians 4:13references1 Corinthians 15:51-52

    1 Thessalonians 4:13 addresses the hope believers have concerning those who have died, assuring them of the resurrection. 1 Corinthians 15:51-52 also speaks of the resurrection, describing the transformation that will occur at the last trumpet.

    Thematic focusResurrection, Hope, Second Coming.

  3. 1 Thessalonians 4:16referencesMatthew 24:30-31

    1 Thessalonians 4:16 describes the Lord's descent from heaven with a shout and the voice of the archangel. Matthew 24:30-31 parallels this with the Son of Man coming on the clouds with power and great glory, gathering His elect.

    Thematic focusSecond Coming, Gathering of Believers, Divine Power.

  4. 1 Thessalonians 4:17referencesJohn 14:3

    1 Thessalonians 4:17 speaks of believers being caught up to meet the Lord in the air. John 14:3 promises that Jesus will come again and receive believers to Himself, so they may be where He is.

    Thematic focusRapture, Eternal Presence with Christ, Promise of Jesus.

  5. 1 Thessalonians 4:18referencesHebrews 10:25

    1 Thessalonians 4:18 encourages believers to comfort one another with the hope of Christ's return. Hebrews 10:25 similarly urges believers to encourage one another, especially as they see the Day approaching.

    Thematic focusEncouragement, Community, Anticipation of Christ's Return.

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