2 Thessalonians 1:3-4
New Living Translation
Encouragement during Persecution
3 Dear brothers and sisters,[a] we can’t help but thank God for you, because your faith is flourishing and your love for one another is growing. 4 We proudly tell God’s other churches about your endurance and faithfulness in all the persecutions and hardships you are suffering.
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- 1:3 Greek Brothers.
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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