1 Thessalonians 2:1
For yourselves, brethren, know our entrance in unto you, that it was not in vain:
Context
This verse from 1 Thessalonians Chapter 2 connects to 10 cross-references. Paul defends his ministry among them: he came after suffering in Philippi, not from error or deceit, not trying to please people but God who tests hearts. He was gentle among them like a nursing mother caring for her children. …
Other Translations
For yourselves, brethren, know our entering in unto you, that it hath not been found vain:
For yourselves have known, brethren, our entrance in unto you, that it did not become vain,
For you yourselves, brothers, are conscious that our coming among you was not without effect:
Cross References
She is hardened against her young ones, as though they were not hers: her labour is in vain without fear;
Verily I have cleansed my heart in vain, and washed my hands in innocency.
Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the Lord keep the city, the …
Then I said, I have laboured in vain, I have spent my strength for nought, and in vain: yet surely …
They shall not labour in vain, nor bring forth for trouble; for they are the seed of the blessed of …
Behold, is it not of the Lord of hosts that the people shall labour in the very fire, and the …
By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed …
But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was …
Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know …
We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain.