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1 Thessalonians 3:7
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KJ21
therefore brethren, we were comforted concerning you in all our affliction and distress by your faith;
ASV
for this cause, brethren, we were comforted over you in all our distress and affliction through your faith:
AMP
for this reason, brothers and sisters, during all our distress and suffering we have been comforted and greatly encouraged about you because of your faith [your unwavering trust in God—placing yourselves completely in His loving hands];
AMPC
Brethren, for this reason, in [spite of all] our stress and crushing difficulties we have been filled with comfort and cheer about you [because of] your faith (the leaning of your whole personality on God in complete trust and confidence).
BRG
Therefore, brethren, we were comforted over you in all our affliction and distress by your faith:
CSB
Therefore, brothers and sisters, in all our distress and affliction, we were encouraged about you through your faith.
CSBA
Therefore, brothers and sisters, in all our distress and affliction, we were encouraged about you through your faith.
CEB
Because of this, brothers and sisters, we were encouraged in all our distress and trouble through your faithfulness.
CJB
Because of this, brothers, in spite of all our trouble and distress, we were comforted over you — because of your trust;
CEV
My friends, even though we have a lot of trouble and suffering, your faith makes us feel better about you.
DARBY
for this reason we have been comforted in you, brethren, in all our distress and tribulation, through your faith,
DLNT
because of this, brothers, we were encouraged over you in all our distress and affliction, through your faith.
DRA
Therefore we were comforted, brethren, in you, in all our necessity and tribulation, by your faith,
ERV
So, brothers and sisters, we are encouraged about you because of your faith. We have much trouble and suffering, but still we are encouraged.
EASY
So we have become happy again because of you, our Christian friends. We continue to suffer and we have much trouble. But we are happy because you continue to trust Christ.
EHV
Because of this, brothers, in all our distress and affliction, we have been encouraged about you through your faith.
ESV
for this reason, brothers, in all our distress and affliction we have been comforted about you through your faith.
ESVUK
for this reason, brothers, in all our distress and affliction we have been comforted about you through your faith.
EXB
So, brothers and sisters, ·while we have much [L in all of our] ·trouble [distress] and ·suffering [trials; persecution], we are ·encouraged [comforted; reassured] about you because of your faith.
GNV
Therefore brethren, we had consolation in you, in all our affliction and necessity through your faith.
GW
So brothers and sisters, your faith has encouraged us in all our distress and trouble.
GNT
So, in all our trouble and suffering we have been encouraged about you, friends. It was your faith that encouraged us,
HCSB
Therefore, brothers, in all our distress and persecution, we were encouraged about you through your faith.
ICB
So, brothers, we are comforted about you, because of your faith. We have much trouble and suffering, but still we are comforted.
ISV
That’s why, brothers, in all our distress and persecution we have been encouraged about you by your faith.
PHILLIPS
But now that Timothy has just come straight from you to us—with a glowing account of your faith and love, and definite news that you cherish happy memories of us and long to see us as much as we to see you—how these things have cheered us in all the miseries and troubles we ourselves are going through. To know that you are standing fast in the Lord is indeed a breath of life to us. How can we thank our God enough for all the joy you give us as we serve him, praying earnestly day and night to see you again, and to complete whatever is imperfect in your faith?
JUB
Therefore, brethren, we were comforted over you in all our tribulation and need by your faith;
KJV
Therefore, brethren, we were comforted over you in all our affliction and distress by your faith:
AKJV
therefore, brethren, we were comforted over you in all our affliction and distress by your faith:
LSB
for this reason, brothers, in all our distress and affliction we were comforted about you through your faith;
LEB
because of this, brothers, we have been comforted because of you in all our distress and affliction through your faith,
TLB
So we are greatly comforted, dear brothers, in all of our own crushing troubles and suffering here, now that we know you are standing true to the Lord.
MSG
But now that Timothy is back, bringing this terrific report on your faith and love, we feel a lot better. It’s especially gratifying to know that you continue to think well of us, and that you want to see us as much as we want to see you! In the middle of our trouble and hard times here, just knowing how you’re doing keeps us going. Knowing that your faith is alive keeps us alive.
MEV
Therefore, brothers, during all our afflictions and distress, we have been encouraged about you through your faith.
MOUNCE
So in all our distress and affliction, brothers, we have been reassured about you · by · your faith.
NOG
So brothers and sisters, your faith has encouraged us in all our distress and trouble.
NABRE
Because of this, we have been reassured about you, brothers, in our every distress and affliction, through your faith.
NASB
for this reason, brothers and sisters, in all our distress and affliction we were comforted about you through your faith;
NASB1995
for this reason, brethren, in all our distress and affliction we were comforted about you through your faith;
NCB
For this reason, brethren, in the midst of our distress and hardship we have been reassured by your faith.
NCV
So, brothers and sisters, while we have much trouble and suffering, we are encouraged about you because of your faith.
NET
So in all our distress and affliction, we were reassured about you, brothers and sisters, through your faith.
NIRV
Brothers and sisters, in all our trouble and suffering your faith encouraged us.
NIV
Therefore, brothers and sisters, in all our distress and persecution we were encouraged about you because of your faith.
NIVUK
Therefore, brothers and sisters, in all our distress and persecution we were encouraged about you because of your faith.
NKJV
therefore, brethren, in all our affliction and distress we were comforted concerning you by your faith.
NLV
Christian brothers, word about your faith has made us happy even while we are suffering and are in much trouble.
NLT
So we have been greatly encouraged in the midst of our troubles and suffering, dear brothers and sisters, because you have remained strong in your faith.
NMB
Therefore, brethren, we had consolation in you, in all our adversity and need, through your faith.
NRSVA
For this reason, brothers and sisters, during all our distress and persecution we have been encouraged about you through your faith.
NRSVACE
For this reason, brothers and sisters, during all our distress and persecution we have been encouraged about you through your faith.
NRSVCE
For this reason, brothers and sisters, during all our distress and persecution we have been encouraged about you through your faith.
NRSVUE
For this reason, brothers and sisters, during all our distress and persecution we have been encouraged about you through your faith.
NTFE
So, my dear family, we are comforted about you, in all our difficulties and troubles, because of your faithfulness.
OJB
For this reason, Achim b’Moshiach, in all our tzoros and redifah, we received chozek because of you through your emunah.
RGT
therefore brothers, in all our affliction and necessity, we were encouraged by you through your faith.
RSV
for this reason, brethren, in all our distress and affliction we have been comforted about you through your faith;
RSVCE
for this reason, brethren, in all our distress and affliction we have been comforted about you through your faith;
TLV
because of this, brothers and sisters, in all our distress and trouble, we were comforted about you by your faithfulness.
VOICE
Hearing this about your faith, brothers and sisters, brought comfort to us in our stress-filled days of trouble and suffering.
WEB
For this cause, brothers, we were comforted over you in all our distress and affliction through your faith.
WE
My brothers, the way you believe has comforted us in all our troubles.
WYC
therefore, brethren, we be comforted in you, in all our need and tribulation, by your faith.
YLT
because of this we were comforted, brethren, over you, in all our tribulation and necessity, through your faith,
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