1 Thessalonians 2:12 kjva — That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory."

— 1 Thessalonians 2:12, King James Version with Apocrypha

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1 Thessalonians 2 — Context

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For ye remember, brethren, our labour and travail: for labouring night and day, because we would not be chargeable unto any of you, we preached unto you the gospel of God.

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Ye are witnesses, and God also, how holily and justly and unblameably we behaved ourselves among you that believe:

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As ye know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you, as a father doth his children,

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That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.

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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.

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For ye, brethren, became followers of the churches of God which in Judea are in Christ Jesus: for ye also have suffered like things of your own countrymen, even as they have of the Jews:

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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:

1 Thessalonians 2:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Thessalonians 2:12 say?
1 Thessalonians 2:12 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.”
Where is 1 Thessalonians 2:12 in the Bible?
1 Thessalonians 2:12 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Thessalonians, chapter 2, verse 12.
Who wrote 1 Thessalonians?
1 Thessalonians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 50–51.
What is the book of 1 Thessalonians about?
One of Paul's earliest letters — encouragement to a baby church doing well under persecution. He commends their faith, instructs them on sexual purity and brotherly love, and answers their questions about believers who have died before Christ's return.
What are the major themes of 1 Thessalonians?
1 Thessalonians explores themes including Hope of Christ's Return, Sanctification, Brotherly Love, Encouragement. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Thessalonians 2:12.
What translation should I read 1 Thessalonians 2:12 in?
1 Thessalonians 2:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Thessalonians 2:12?
1 Thessalonians 2:12 reads (KJVA): “That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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