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1 Thessalonians 3:8-10
King James Version
1 Thessalonians 3:8-10
King James Version
8 For now we live, if ye stand fast in the Lord.
9 For what thanks can we render to God again for you, for all the joy wherewith we joy for your sakes before our God;
10 Night and day praying exceedingly that we might see your face, and might perfect that which is lacking in your faith?
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1 Thessalonians 3:8-10
New English Translation
1 Thessalonians 3:8-10
New English Translation
8 For now we are alive again,[a] if you stand firm in the Lord. 9 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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- 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).
- 1 Thessalonians 3:9 tn Grk “what thanks can we render to God about you.”
- 1 Thessalonians 3:9 tn Grk “all the joy with which we rejoice.”
- 1 Thessalonians 3:10 tn Grk “to see your face.”
1 Thessalonians 3:8-10
New International Version
1 Thessalonians 3:8-10
New International Version
8 For now we really live, since you are standing firm(A) in the Lord. 9 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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