Parallel Verses
Daniel Mace New Testament
nor do we fail of giving thanks to God continually, that, when you received the word of God, which we preach, you did not receive it as the doctrine of men, but as a doctrine that appears to be truly divine, by the influences it displays in you, who believe.
New American Standard Bible
For this reason we also constantly
King James Version
For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe.
Holman Bible
This is why we constantly thank God, because when you received the message about God that you heard from us, you welcomed it not as a human message, but as it truly is,
International Standard Version
Here is another reason why we constantly give thanks to God: When you received God's word, which you heard from us, you did not accept it as the word of humans but for what it really is the word of God, which is at work in you who believe.
A Conservative Version
And because of this we thank God without ceasing, because, having received the word of God heard from us, ye received not the word of men, but as it truly is, the word of God, which also is at work in you who believe.
American Standard Version
And for this cause we also thank God without ceasing, that, when ye received from us the word of the message, even the word of God, ye accepted it not as the word of men, but, as it is in truth, the word of God, which also worketh in you that believe.
Amplified
And we also thank God continually for this, that when you received the word of God [concerning salvation] which you heard from us, you welcomed it not as the word of [mere] men, but as it truly is, the word of God, which is effectually at work in you who believe [exercising its inherent, supernatural power in those of faith].
An Understandable Version
And because of this we also thank God continually that, when you people received the message of God, which you heard from us, you did not accept it as a message from [mere] human beings, but as it truly is, the message from God, which is at work in you believers.
Anderson New Testament
For this reason, also, we thank God without ceasing; be cause, when you received the word of God, as preached by us, you embraced it, not as the word of men, but, as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually works in you that believe.
Bible in Basic English
And for this cause we still give praise to God, that, when the word came to your ears through us, you took it, not as the word of man, but, as it truly is, the word of God, which has living power in you who have faith.
Common New Testament
And we also thank God constantly for this, that when you received the word of God which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men but as what it really is, the word of God, which is at work in you who believe.
Darby Translation
And for this cause we also give thanks to God unceasingly that, having received the word of the report of God by us, ye accepted, not men's word, but, even as it is truly, God's word, which also works in you who believe.
Godbey New Testament
And on account of this we also give thanks to God incessantly, because, receiving the word of God from us by hearing, you received it not as the word of men, but, as it truly is, the word of God, who indeed works in you who believe.
Goodspeed New Testament
We for our part constantly thank God for another reason too??ecause when you received God's message from our lips, you welcomed it not as the message of men but as the message of God, as it really is, which does its work in the hearts of you believers.
John Wesley New Testament
For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, even because when ye received the word of God from us, ye received it, not as the word of men, but (as it is in truth) the word of God, who likewise effectually worketh in you that believe.
Julia Smith Translation
For this also we return thanks to God continually, that, having received the word of God from our report, ye received not the word of man, but as it is truly, the word of God, which is also energetic in you the believing.
King James 2000
For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when you received the word of God which you heard of us, you received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually works also in you that believe.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And because of this we also give thanks to God constantly, that [when you] received God's word {that you heard} from us, you accepted [it] not [as the] word of men, but as [it] truly is, [the] word of God, which also is at work in you who believe.
Modern King James verseion
And for this cause we thank God without ceasing, that when you received the Word of hearing, of God, you welcomed it as the Word of God, not as a word of men, but as it is, truly the Word of God, which also effectually works in you who believe.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
For this cause thank we God without ceasing, because that when ye received of us the word, wherewith God was preached, ye received it not as the word of man: but even as it was, indeed, the word of God; which worketh in you that believe.
Moffatt New Testament
We thank God constantly for this too, that when you received the word of the divine message from us, you took it not as a human word but for what it really is, the word of God. It proves effective in you believers,
Montgomery New Testament
For this reason also I am giving continual thanks to God, because when you heard from me the spoken word of God, you received it not as the word of men, but as the word of God (which in truth it is), who himself is effectually at work in you believe.
NET Bible
And so we too constantly thank God that when you received God's message that you heard from us, you accepted it not as a human message, but as it truly is, God's message, which is at work among you who believe.
New Heart English Bible
For this cause we also thank God without ceasing, that, when you received from us the word of the message of God, you accepted it not as the word of men, but, as it is in truth, the word of God, which also works in you who believe.
Noyes New Testament
And for this cause we also thank God without ceasing, that, when ye received the word of God which ye heard from us, ye received it not as the word of men, but, as it is in truth, the word of God, which also is powerfully working in you that believe.
Sawyer New Testament
For this cause also we thank God without ceasing, that receiving the word of God heard from us, you received not a word of men, but, as it is in truth, a word of God, who also works in you that believe.
The Emphasized Bible
And, for this cause, we, are also giving thanks unto God unceasingly, that, when ye received a spoken word from us - which was God's, ye welcomed it - not as a human word, but, even as it truly is, a divine word, - which is also inwardly working itself in you who believe.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
For this cause do we also give thanks to God unceasingly, because when ye received the word reported by us from God, ye received it not as the word of man, but, as it is in truth, the word of God, which worketh also effectually in you that believe.
Twentieth Century New Testament
This, too, is a reason why we, on our part, are continually thanking God--because, in receiving the teaching that you had from us, you accepted it, not as the teaching of man, but as what it really is--the teaching of God, which is even now doing its work within you who believe in Christ.
Webster
For this cause also we thank God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard from us, ye received it not as the word of men, but (as it is in truth) the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe.
Weymouth New Testament
And for this further reason we render unceasing thanks to God, that when you received God's Message from our lips, it was as no mere message from men that you embraced it, but as--what it really is--God's Message, which also does its work in the hearts of you who believe.
Williams New Testament
For another reason too, we, as far as we are concerned, are constantly giving thanks to God; that is, when you received the message you heard from us, you welcomed it not as the message of men but as the message of God, as it really is, which keeps on working in you who believe.
World English Bible
For this cause we also thank God without ceasing, that, when you received from us the word of the message of God, you accepted it not as the word of men, but, as it is in truth, the word of God, which also works in you who believe.
Worrell New Testament
And, for this reason, we also give thanks to God without ceasing, that, having received the word of God which ye heard from us, ye received it, not as the word of men, but, as it truly is, the word of God, which also is working in you who believe.
Worsley New Testament
For this also we thank God continually, that when ye received the word of God, which ye heard from us, ye received it not as the word of men, but (as it is in truth) the word of God, which also worketh effectually in you that believe.
Youngs Literal Translation
Because of this also, we -- we do give thanks to God continually, that, having received the word of hearing from us of God, ye accepted, not the word of man, but as it is truly, the word of God, who also doth work in you who believe;
Themes
Faith » The gospel effectual in those who have
Gospel » Called » The word of God
The gospel » Is called the » The word of God
Spiritual receptivity » General references to
The scriptures » Should be » Received, not as the word of men, but as the word of God
The scriptures » Work effectually in them that believe
Spiritual » Receptivity » General references to
The bible » Purpose » The standard of faith and duty
Topics
Interlinear
Dia
Touto
Dia
and, also, even, both, then, so, likewise, not tr., , vr and
Usage: 0
Paralambano
Logos
λόγος
Logos
word, saying, account, speech, Word , thing, not tr,
Usage: 256
References
Watsons
Word Count of 37 Translations in 1 Thessalonians 2:13
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Thessalonians' Response To Paul's Message
12 conjuring you to live suitably to the favour of God, who has called you to his kingdom and glory. 13 nor do we fail of giving thanks to God continually, that, when you received the word of God, which we preach, you did not receive it as the doctrine of men, but as a doctrine that appears to be truly divine, by the influences it displays in you, who believe. 14 for, my brethren, you have followed the example of the christian churches in Judea; by having suffer'd the same persecutions from your own nation, as the churches have suffer'd from the Jews,
Phrases
Cross References
Hebrews 4:12
for the word of God is active and efficacious, sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating even to the division of soul and spirit, to the smallest and most inward parts, distinguishing the thoughts, and intentions of the heart.
Romans 10:17
but all do not obey the gospel. for Esaias saith, "Lord, who hath believed our report?"
Galatians 4:14
yet you did not despise me for the trial which attended my person, nor treated me with scorn; but received me as an angel of God, even as Christ Jesus.
Acts 17:11
the Jews there were of a more generous temper than those of Thessalonica: for they very readily embrac'd their doctrine, and daily examin'd, whether it was conformable to the scriptures.
1 Thessalonians 1:2-3
We always mention you in our prayers, and give thanks to God for you all:
Matthew 10:13-14
if the family be worthy, your benediction shall have its effect; but if it be not worthy, it shall only redound to your own advantage.
Matthew 10:20
for it is not properly you that speak, but the spirit of your father that speaketh by you.
Matthew 10:40
He that receives you, receives me; and he that receives me, receives him that sent me.
Luke 5:1
One day, as the people press'd after him to hear his divine preaching, he came near the lake of Gennesereth,
Luke 8:11
now the meaning of the parable is this: the seed sown signifies the word of God.
Luke 8:21
but he answered them, my mother and brethren are these, who attend to the word of God, and practise it.
Luke 11:28
but rather, said he, happy are they who hear the word of God, and put it in practice.
John 15:3
you are already clean by the instructions I have given you.
John 17:17
sanctify them by the truth: thy word is truth.
John 17:19
and for their sakes I consecrate myself, that they also might be consecrated by the truth.
Acts 2:41
then they that embraced his doctrine, were baptized: and there were about three thousand converts made that very day.
Acts 8:14
Now when the apostles who were at Jerusalem, heard that the Samaritans had embraced the word of God, they sent Peter and John,
Acts 10:33
immediately I sent to you; and you have done well to come. now here we are all in the presence of God, to hear whatever he has given you in charge.
Acts 13:44-46
The next sabbath-day almost the whole city assembled to hear the word of God.
Acts 13:48
when the Gentiles heard this, they received the word with joy, glorifying the Lord: and as many as were dispos'd to eternal life, believed.
Acts 16:14
so we took our places, and convers'd with the women, that came there. one of them was nam'd Lydia of Thyatira, a trader in purple, and a Jewish proselyte. she heard us: and the Lord inclin'd her heart to attend to what Paul said.
Acts 16:30-34
and bringing them out, he said, sirs, what must I do to be saved?
Acts 17:18-20
there certain Epicurean and Stoick philosophers encountred him: "what does this mountebank mean?" said some: "he seems to proclaim some strange deitys," said others: because he talk'd to them of Jesus and the resurrection.
Acts 17:32
When they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some made it a matter of ridicule: others said, we will hear you again upon this subject;
Romans 1:8-9
First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is celebrated through the whole world.
Romans 6:17-18
but God be thanked, that you, who were the vassals of sin, have sincerely obeyed in the manner the gospel prescribed.
2 Corinthians 3:18
but as we lay aside the veil, the divine light gradually informs the mind, according as we attend to that spiritual sense, which points out the Lord.
Colossians 1:6
which is not only come to you, but to all the world; where it produces its effects, and increases, as it does also among you, ever since you sincerely embrac'd the divine favour,
1 Thessalonians 1:5-10
since the gospel we preach'd, did not consist only of words, but was fully confirm'd by miracles and gifts of the holy spirit, you yourselves being witnesses, what we did among you and for you.
James 1:18
'tis he that has voluntarily renew'd us by the oracles of truth, that we might be the first converts of the new creation.
1 Peter 1:23
since your regeneration is not owing to any corruptible principles, but to the unchangeable word of the immortal God.
1 Peter 1:25
but the word of the Lord remains for ever: and that is the gospel, which has been preached to you.
1 Peter 2:2
which is without any mixture, and will make you thrive. Since you have tasted how good the Lord is,
2 Peter 1:16-21
for, the information we gave you of the powerful advent of our Lord Jesus Christ, did not proceed from any artfully contriv'd fables, we our selves having been spectators of his majesty.
2 Peter 3:2
by admonishing you to be mindful of the predictions of the holy prophets, and of the directions of the apostles of our Lord and Saviour.
1 John 3:3
he that hath such an expectation should purify himself, even as he is pure.
1 John 5:4-5
for he that is a true christian, overcomes the world: by obtaining faith, we have gain'd a victory over the world.