1 Thessalonians 2:19-20

Paul's Longing to See Them Again

¹⁹ For what is our hope or _a joy or crown of boasting _b before our Lord Jesus at his _c coming? Is it not you? ²⁰ For you are our glory and joy.

1. Cross References
   Philippians 4:1
   Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved.
   
2. Cross References
   1 Corinthians 15:31
   I protest, brothers, by my pride in you, which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord, I die every day!
   2 Thessalonians 1:4
   Therefore we ourselves boast about you in the churches of God for your steadfastness and faith in all your persecutions and in the afflictions that you are enduring.
   2 Corinthians 1:14
   Just as you did partially acknowledge us - that on the day of our Lord Jesus you will boast of us as we will boast of you.
   
3. Cross References
   1 Thessalonians 3:13
   So that he may establish your hearts blameless ...
   1 Thessalonians 4:15
   For this we declare to you by a word from the L...
   1 Thessalonians 5:23
   Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you c...
   Matthew 24:3
   As he sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples...
   1 Corinthians 15:23
   But each in his own order: Christ the firstfrui...
   2 Thessalonians 2:1
   Now concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Chr...
   2 Thessalonians 2:8
   And then the lawless one will be revealed, whom...
   James 5:7 - 8
   Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the comi...
   2 Peter 1:16
   For we did not follow cleverly devised myths wh...
   2 Peter 3:4
   They will say, "Where is the promise of his com...
   2 Peter 3:12
   Waiting for and hastening the coming of the day...
   1 John 2:28
   And now, little children, abide in him, so that...