2 Thessalonians 3:1

Paul asks the church to pray that the Lord's word would spread rapidly and be honored, as it had among them. The mission of the gospel depends on God and on prayer.

Cross-references · 21

• 1 Th 5:25Brothers, pray for us as well.
• Col 4:3as you pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains.
• Eph 6:19–20Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will boldly make known the mystery of the gospel,
• 1 Cor 16:9because a great door for effective work has opened to me, even though many oppose me.
• Acts 19:20So the word of the Lord powerfully continued to spread and prevail.
• Acts 12:24But the word of God continued to spread and multiply.
• 1 Th 1:8For not only did the message of the Lord ring out from you to Macedonia and Achaia, but your faith in God has gone out to every place, so that we have no need to say anything more.
• 1 Th 5:17Pray without ceasing.
• Rom 15:30Now I urge you, brothers, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to join me in my struggle by praying to God for me.
• 1 Th 2:13And we continually thank God because, when you received the word of God that you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as the true word of God—the word which is now at work in you who believe.
• 2 Tim 2:9for which I suffer to the extent of being chained like a criminal. But the word of God cannot be chained!
• 2 Cor 1:11as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the favor shown us in answer to their prayers.
• Luke 10:2And He told them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into His harvest.
• Matt 9:38Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into His harvest.”
• 1 Th 2:1You yourselves know, brothers, that our visit to you was not in vain.
• Ps 138:2I bow down toward Your holy temple and give thanks to Your name for Your loving devotion and Your faithfulness; You have exalted Your name and Your word above all else.
• Acts 6:7So the word of God continued to spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem grew rapidly, and a great number of priests became obedient to the faith.
• 1 Th 4:1Finally, 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.
• Heb 13:18–19Pray for us; we are convinced that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way.
• Acts 13:48–49When the Gentiles heard this, they rejoiced and glorified the word of the Lord, and all who were appointed for eternal life believed.
• 1 Th 1:5because our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power, in the Holy Spirit, and with great conviction—just as you know we lived among you for your sake.

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