2. Lesson 37: The Book of 1 Thessalonians Scriptures in quotation marks are taken from the KING JAMES VERSION of the Bible.

3. Proverbs 18:24a ( KJV ) – A man who has friends must himself be friendly.

4. 1 Cor. 9:24-27 – Incorruptible crown (self-discipline reward) 1 Thess. 2:19-20 – Crown of rejoicing (soul-winner’s reward)

5. 2 Timothy 4:5-8 – Crown of righteousness (martyr’s reward) James 1:12 – Crown of life (for those who endure severe trials) 1 Peter 5:2-4 – Crown of glory (faithful pastor’s reward)

6. 1 Corinthians 3:11-15 – All of his works will be destroyed, but he himself shall be saved (like a man running out of a burning house and losing everything).

7. 1 Thess. 3:2 – Establish, or strengthen, them in their faith 1 Thess. 3:2 – Comfort or reassure them about their faith 1 Thess. 3:5 – To find out about their faith and report back to Paul

8. 1 Thess. 4:13 – So they would not be ignorant concerning believers who have died and would grieve without hope

9. 1 Thess. 4:14 – Christians who have died 1 Thess. 4:16 – The dead in Christ 1 Thess. 4:17 – In the air

10. 1 Thess. 5:2 – A thief in the night 1 Thess 5:3 – Birth pains

11. 5:16 – “Rejoice evermore.” 5:17 – Pray continually. 5:18 – “In everything give thanks.” 5:19 – “Quench not the Spirit.”

12. 5:20 – Do not despise inspired preaching. 5:21a – Test all things (with the Bible). 5:21b – Keep (apply) what is good. 5:22 – “Abstain from all appearance of evil.”