2 Thessalonians 1:3-4
World English Bible
3 We are bound to always give thanks to God for you, brothers,[a] even as it is appropriate, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of each and every one of you toward one another abounds, 4 so that we ourselves boast about you in the assemblies of God for your perseverance and faith in all your persecutions and in the afflictions which you endure.
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- 1:3 The word for “brothers” here and where context allows may also be correctly translated “brothers and sisters” or “siblings.”
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.
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