2 Thessalonians 1:3-4
New American Standard Bible
3 We ought always (A)to give thanks to God for you, (B)brothers and sisters, as is only fitting, because your faith is increasing abundantly, and the (C)love of each and every one of you toward one another grows ever greater. 4 As a result, we ourselves (D)speak proudly of you among (E)the churches of God for your [a]perseverance and faith [b](F)in the midst of all your persecutions and afflictions which you endure.
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- 2 Thessalonians 1:4 Or steadfastness
- 2 Thessalonians 1:4 Or during all
2 Thessalonians 1:3-4
International Standard Version
Endurance in Affliction
3 Brothers, at all times we are obligated to thank God for you. It is right to do this[a] because your faith is growing all the time and the love every one of you has for each other is increasing. 4 As a result, we rejoice about you among God’s churches—about your endurance and faith through all the persecutions and afflictions you are experiencing.
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- 2 Thessalonians 1:3 Lit. As is right
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