1 Thessalonians 2:19 bbe — For what is our hope or joy or crown of glory? Are not even you, before our Lord Jesus, at his coming?

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"For what is our hope or joy or crown of glory? Are not even you, before our Lord Jesus, at his coming?"

— 1 Thessalonians 2:19, Bible in Basic English

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1 Thessalonians 2 — Context

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Who, to make the measure of their sins complete, kept us from giving the word of salvation to the Gentiles: but the wrath of God is about to come on them in the fullest degree.

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But we, my brothers, being away from you for a short time, in body but not in heart, had all the more desire to see your face;

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For which reason we made attempts to come to you, even I, Paul, once and again; but Satan kept us from coming.

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For what is our hope or joy or crown of glory? Are not even you, before our Lord Jesus, at his coming?

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For you are our glory and our joy.

1 Thessalonians 2:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Thessalonians 2:19 say?
1 Thessalonians 2:19 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “For what is our hope or joy or crown of glory? Are not even you, before our Lord Jesus, at his coming?”
Where is 1 Thessalonians 2:19 in the Bible?
1 Thessalonians 2:19 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Thessalonians, chapter 2, verse 19.
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 2:19.
What translation should I read 1 Thessalonians 2:19 in?
1 Thessalonians 2:19 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 2:19?
1 Thessalonians 2:19 reads (BBE): “For what is our hope or joy or crown of glory? Are not even you, before our Lord Jesus, at his coming?” 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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