1 Thessalonians 2:19 net — For who is our hope or joy or crown to boast of before our Lord Jesus at his coming? Is it not of course you?

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"For who is our hope or joy or crown to boast of before our Lord Jesus at his coming? Is it not of course you?"

— 1 Thessalonians 2:19, NET Bible

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1 Thessalonians 2 — Context

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because they hinder us from speaking to the Gentiles so that they may be saved. Thus they constantly fill up their measure of sins, but wrath has come upon them completely.

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Forced Absence from Thessalonica But when we were separated from you, brothers and sisters, for a short time(in presence, not in affection) we became all the more fervent in our great desire to see you in person.

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For we wanted to come to you(I, Paul, in fact tried again and again) but Satan thwarted us.

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For who is our hope or joy or crown to boast of before our Lord Jesus at his coming? Is it not of course you?

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For you are our glory and 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 NET Bible reads: “For who is our hope or joy or crown to boast of before our Lord Jesus at his coming? Is it not of course you?”
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 (NET): “For who is our hope or joy or crown to boast of before our Lord Jesus at his coming? Is it not of course you?” 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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