For now we live, if ye stand fast in the Lord.

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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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.”