1 Thessalonians 3:3

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Summary

1 Thessalonians 3:3

That no man should be moved by these afflictions: for yourselves know that we are appointed thereunto.

Moved

We are

General references

Ecclesiastes 2:20

Luke 21:13

Bible References

Moved

He will never be shaken. The righteous will be remembered.

David spoke concerning him: 'I had Jehovah always before my face, for he is at my right hand, that I should not be shaken. (Psalm 16:8)

I do not consider my life of any account. It is not dear to me so that I may finish the race, and I may accomplish the ministry I received from the Lord Jesus, to preach the good news of the grace of God.

Why do you weep and break my heart? Paul answered: For I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.

Not only that, but we also rejoice in our tribulations knowing that tribulation produces endurance.

Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and unmovable. Always have plenty to do in the work of the Lord, for you know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.

So I ask you not to lose heart at my tribulations for you, for they are your glory.

Do not be frightened by opponents. This is evidence of destruction for them and salvation for you from God.

Provided that you continue in the faith, grounded (on the foundation) and steadfast, and not moved away from the hope of the good news you heard, which was preached in all creation under heaven. For this I, Paul, was made a minister.

That is why we boast (rejoice) (have glory) about you in the congregations of God. We boast (rejoice) (have glory) about the way you continue to endure and believe through all the persecutions and sufferings you experience.

Do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord or of me his prisoner. Join me in suffering for the good news according to the power of God.

Beloved ones do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, for it comes upon you like a test, as though some strange thing were happening to you.

Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. The devil (false accuser) (Devil) is about to throw you into prison, that you may be tested. You will have tribulation ten days. Be faithful even if you must die, and I will give you the crown of life.

We are

For God has not appointed us to experience his wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ.

I send you as sheep in the midst of wolves. Be wise as serpents and harmless as doves.

People will cause you tribulation, and kill you. You will be hated by all the nations for my name's sake.

Even before all these things, they will capture you, and persecute you. You will be delivered to synagogues and prisons. You will be brought before kings and governors for my name's sake.

If you were of the world, the world would love its own. I chose you out of the world. The world hates you because you are not of the world.

They will throw you out of the synagogues. Yes, the hour comes that whoever kills you will think that he offered service to God.

I will show him plainly how many things he must suffer for my name.

They strengthened the disciples and encouraged them to continue in the faith. They said, We must enter the kingdom of God through much tribulation.

Holy Spirit warns me that in every city, prison and hardships are facing me there.

Coming to us he took Paul's belt and bound his own feet and hands. He said: The Holy Spirit says, So shall the Jews at Jerusalem bind the man that owns this belt, and shall deliver him into the hands of the nations.

Who will separate us from the love of Christ? Will tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?

For I think that God has placed us apostles last as men appointed to death. We are made a spectacle to the world, and to angels, and to men.

and also persecutions and sufferings. The things that happened to me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; what persecutions I endured. Out of them the Lord delivered me.

For this you were called because Christ also suffered for you. He left you an example (a copy for imitation) (a model) that you should follow in his steps.

Beloved ones do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, for it comes upon you like a test, as though some strange thing were happening to you.

General references

My heart turned to grief over all for which I had labored and all my wisdom under the sun.

It will give you an opportunity to witness.