For now we really live, since you are standing firm(A) in the Lord. How can we thank God enough for you(B) in return for all the joy we have in the presence of our God because of you?(C) 10 Night and day we pray(D) most earnestly that we may see you again(E) and supply what is lacking in your faith.

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For now we are alive again,[a] if you stand firm in the Lord. For how can we thank God enough for you,[b] for all the joy we feel[c] because of you before our God? 10 We pray earnestly night and day to see you in person[d] and make up what may be lacking in your faith.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Thessalonians 3:8 tn Grk “because now we live,” in comparison with his feelings of dread in not knowing how they were doing (cf. 2:17-3:5).
  2. 1 Thessalonians 3:9 tn Grk “what thanks can we render to God about you.”
  3. 1 Thessalonians 3:9 tn Grk “all the joy with which we rejoice.”
  4. 1 Thessalonians 3:10 tn Grk “to see your face.”