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1 Thessalonians 2
The 2026 edition cites 6 passages touching 1 Thessalonians 2, each printed here in the KJV with every place in the Constitution that cites it.
1 Thessalonians 2:4-6
4 But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts.
5 For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness:
6 Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ.
Cited by 1 place in the Constitution
Larger Catechism 1
- LC 159
They that are called to labor in the ministry of the Word are to preach sound doctrine, diligently, in season, and out of season; plainly, not in the enticing…
1 Thessalonians 2:7-8
7 But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children:
8 So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were dear unto us.
Cited by 1 place in the Constitution
Larger Catechism 1
- LC 125
Superiors are styled father and mother, both to teach them in all duties towards their inferiors, like natural parents, to express love and tenderness to them…
1 Thessalonians 2:11
11 As ye know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you, as a father doth his children,
Cited by 1 place in the Constitution
Larger Catechism 1
- LC 125
Superiors are styled father and mother, both to teach them in all duties towards their inferiors, like natural parents, to express love and tenderness to them…
1 Thessalonians 2:13
13 For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe.
Cited by 3 places in the Constitution
Westminster Confession of Faith 2
- CF 1.4
The authority of the Holy Scripture, for which it ought to be believed and obeyed, dependeth not upon the testimony of any man, or church; but wholly upon God…
- CF 14.2
By this faith, a Christian believeth to be true whatsoever is revealed in the Word, for the authority of God Himself speaking therein; and acteth differently…
Larger Catechism 1
- LC 160
It is required of those that hear the Word preached, that they attend upon it with diligence, preparation, and prayer; examine what they hear by the…
1 Thessalonians 2:15-16
15 Who both killed the Lord Jesus, and their own prophets, and have persecuted us; and they please not God, and are contrary to all men:
16 Forbidding us to speak to the Gentiles that they might be saved, to fill up their sins alway: for the wrath is come upon them to the uttermost.
Cited by 2 places in the Constitution
Larger Catechism 2
- LC 109
The sins forbidden in the second commandment are, all devising, counselling, commanding, using, and anywise approving, any religious worship not instituted by…
- LC 151
Sins receive their aggravations, 1. From the persons offending: if they be of riper age, greater experience or grace, eminent for profession, gifts, place…
1 Thessalonians 2:16
16 Forbidding us to speak to the Gentiles that they might be saved, to fill up their sins alway: for the wrath is come upon them to the uttermost.
Cited by 1 place in the Constitution
Larger Catechism 1
- LC 113
The sins forbidden in the third commandment are, the not using of God’s name as is required; and the abuse of it in an ignorant, vain, irreverent, profane…