Graphic Bible · Scene 12 of 12

Broad semicircle of joyful adult believers, modest clothes, dawn sky, no literal heavenly court or crown.
Artwork is an interpretation. Scripture is quoted from the People's Open Bible.

1 Thessalonians 2:19-20

A community as joy

A Ministry That Shares Its Life · 1 Thessalonians 2

Story guide: The community itself is the messengers’ hope, glory, and joy. This is an interpretive visual essay, not a record of an otherwise unreported event.

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19For what is our hope or joy or crown of boasting—is it not indeed you?—before our Lord Jesus at his coming.

20For you are our glory and joy.

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