Parallel Verses
An Understandable Version
so that no one would be shaken by [having to experience] these difficult times. [See 2:14]. For you yourselves know that we are destined to have such experiences.
New American Standard Bible
so that no one would be
King James Version
That no man should be moved by these afflictions: for yourselves know that we are appointed thereunto.
Holman Bible
so that no one will be shaken by these persecutions. For you yourselves know that we are appointed to
International Standard Version
so that no one would be shaken by these persecutions, for which you are aware that we were destined.
A Conservative Version
for no man to be disturbed by these afflictions. For ye yourselves know that we are set for this.
American Standard Version
that no man be moved by these afflictions; for yourselves know that hereunto we are appointed.
Amplified
so that no one would be unsettled by these difficulties [to which I have referred]. For you know that we have been destined for this [as something unavoidable in our position].
Anderson New Testament
that no one be moved by these afflictions; for you yourselves know that we are appointed to this:
Bible in Basic English
So that no man might be moved by these troubles; because you see that these things are part of God's purpose for us.
Common New Testament
so that no one would be unsettled by these afflictions. You yourselves know that we have been destined for this.
Daniel Mace New Testament
none of you might be stagger'd by these persecutions: for you know that we are destin'd to suffer.
Darby Translation
that no one might be moved by these afflictions. (For yourselves know that we are set for this;
Godbey New Testament
that no one should be shaken in these tribulations. For you know that for this we are appointed.
Goodspeed New Testament
and encourage you not to be led astray, any of you, in all these troubles. You know yourselves that this is what we must expect,
John Wesley New Testament
That no one might be moved by these afflictions; for ye know that we are appointed hereto.
Julia Smith Translation
For none to be shaken in these pressures: for ye yourselves know that for this we are placed.
King James 2000
That no man should be moved by these afflictions: for you yourselves know that we are appointed unto this.
Lexham Expanded Bible
[so that] no one would be shaken by these afflictions. For [you] yourselves know that we are appointed for this,
Modern King James verseion
so that no one should be drawn aside by these afflictions. For you yourselves know that we are appointed to them.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
that no man should be moved in these afflictions. For ye yourselves know that we are even appointed thereunto.
Moffatt New Testament
to prevent anyone being disturbed by these troubles. (Troubles are our lot, you know that well;
Montgomery New Testament
So that no one should be shaken by these troubles??or you know well that we are appointed to troubles.
NET Bible
so that no one would be shaken by these afflictions. For you yourselves know that we are destined for this.
New Heart English Bible
that no one be moved by these afflictions. For you know that we are appointed to this task.
Noyes New Testament
so that no one should be shaken by these afflictions; for yourselves know that to this we are appointed;
Sawyer New Testament
that no one should be moved by these afflictions. For you know that we are appointed for this;
The Emphasized Bible
That, no one, might be shrinking back in these tribulations. For ye, yourselves, know, that, hereunto, are we appointed;
Thomas Haweis New Testament
that no man might be shaken by these tribulations; for ye yourselves know that thereunto we are appointed.
Twentieth Century New Testament
So that none of you should be shaken by the troubles through which you are passing. You yourselves know that we are destined to meet with such things.
Webster
That no man should be moved by these afflictions: for yourselves know that we are appointed to it.
Weymouth New Testament
that none of you might be unnerved by your present trials: for you yourselves know that they are our appointed lot.
Williams New Testament
so that none of you might be deceived amid these difficulties. For you knew yourselves that this is our appointed lot,
World English Bible
that no one be moved by these afflictions. For you know that we are appointed to this task.
Worrell New Testament
that no one should be shaken in these tribulations; for ye yourselves know that for this we are appointed.
Worsley New Testament
that no one might be shaken by these afflictions: for ye yourselves know that we are appointed hereunto.
Youngs Literal Translation
that no one be moved in these tribulations, for yourselves have known that for this we are set,
Themes
Afflictions » Life tested by the lord » Of ministers and prophets
Afflictions » Of ministers and prophets
Afflictions » Saints appointed to
Ministers » Support of » Afflictions of
Steadfastness » Should be manifested » Even under affliction
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References
Word Count of 37 Translations in 1 Thessalonians 3:3
Verse Info
Context Readings
Paul Sends Timothy To Thessalonica
2 and so we [i.e., I] sent Timothy, our brother and God's fellow-worker in [the ministry of] the Gospel, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith, 3 so that no one would be shaken by [having to experience] these difficult times. [See 2:14]. For you yourselves know that we are destined to have such experiences. 4 For even when we were with you, we warned you that we were going to be persecuted, and as you know, it has turned out that way.
Phrases
Cross References
Acts 9:16
I will show him how many things he will have to suffer for my name's sake."
Acts 14:22
[Along the way] they strengthened the hearts of the disciples, urging them to continue [to believe and practice] the faith and [explaining] that entering God's [heavenly] kingdom [See II Tim. 4:18] requires enduring many trials.
Acts 21:13
[But] Paul answered, "What are you trying to do [by your] crying and breaking my heart [like this]? [Do you not know that] I am ready, not only to be chained up, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus?"
Matthew 10:16-18
Here is how it will be: I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore you should be as crafty [Note: The Greek word here is "sensible"] as snakes, yet as harmless [Note: The Greek word is "sincere"] as doves.
Matthew 24:9-10
At that time people will turn you over [to the authorities] for persecution and will [even] kill you. And people from all countries will hate you for being loyal to me.
Luke 21:12
But before all these things happen, the authorities will grab hold of you, and persecute you, and turn you over to the synagogues and prisons [i.e., for punishment and confinement]. They will take you in front of kings and governors for being loyal to me.
John 15:19-21
If you belonged to the world, the world would love [you as] its own people. But since you do not belong to the world, for I chose you out of it, that is why the world hates you.
John 16:33
I have said these things to you so that you can have peace in [fellowship with] me. You will have trouble in the world, but cheer up, for I have conquered the world."
Romans 5:3
And not only this, but we also rejoice in our troubles, knowing that [experiencing] troubles produces endurance;
1 Corinthians 15:58
Therefore, my dearly loved brothers, stand firm [in the faith]; do not be moved [from your commitment]. Always do your best to work for the Lord, since you know that your labor in the Lord's [service] is not for nothing.
2 Thessalonians 1:4
Therefore, we ourselves speak proudly about you among the churches of God because of your steadfastness and faith amid all the persecutions and afflictions that you are enduring.
2 Timothy 1:8
So, do not be ashamed to testify for our Lord, or ashamed of [being associated with] me, His prisoner, but [be willing to] suffer hardship with me for the sake of the Gospel, relying on God's power [to sustain you].
John 16:2
The Jewish authorities will expel you from their synagogues. In fact, the time will come when whoever kills you will think he is doing a service to God.
Acts 2:25
King David said this about Jesus [Psa. 16:8ff], 'I always see the Lord in front of me, He is at my right side for protection;
Acts 20:23-24
except that the Holy Spirit reveals to me in every city [I visit] that chains and persecutions await me there.
Acts 21:11
When he met with us, he took Paul's belt, tied his own hands and feet [with it], and said, "The Holy Spirit has revealed [to me] that the man who owns this belt will be tied up like this by the Jews in Jerusalem and will be turned over to the Gentiles."
Romans 8:35-37
Who [i.e., what] can separate us from Christ's love [for us]? [i.e., what unfortunate circumstance of life might suggest that Christ does not love us?] Would [it be] trouble? Or distress? Or persecution? Or inadequate food? Or inadequate clothing? Or danger? Or [even] death?
1 Corinthians 4:9
For I think that God has displayed us apostles last in line, as men doomed to die. [Note: The picture here is that of gladiators in the arena]. We are being stared at [i.e., as performers on a theater stage] for the whole world to see, both angels and people.
Ephesians 3:13
So, I am asking you people not to become discouraged over my sufferings on your behalf, for they are for your benefit [eventually].
Philippians 1:28
[I also want to hear] that you are not being frightened by those who oppose you, which [opposition] is proof that they will be destroyed, but that you will be saved, and this will [all] be done by God.
Colossians 1:23
[This will happen] if you continue in the faith [Note: This means either "continue to observe God's teaching" or, "continue to believe"], firmly grounded and established, and not moved away from the hope offered by the Gospel message, which you have heard and which was preached to people throughout the entire created world under heaven. I, Paul, was made a minister of this Gospel.
1 Thessalonians 5:9
For God did not appoint us to [suffer His] wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ
2 Timothy 3:11-12
persecutions and sufferings. You know what kind of things happened to me at Antioch, Iconium and Lystra [See Acts 13:13-14:23], and what [severe] persecutions I experienced [there]. But the Lord rescued me from all of them.
1 Peter 2:21
[After all], this is what you were called to do, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you would follow in His steps.
1 Peter 4:12-14
Loved ones, do not be surprised that you people are undergoing extremely difficult trials, as though something strange were happening to you, for it is [only] a test [of your faith].
Revelation 2:10
Do not be afraid of the things you are about to suffer. [For] look, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, so that you may be tested, and you will suffer persecution for ten days. [But], you should be faithful [to God] even to the point of dying [for Him], and I will give you the crown of [never ending] life.
Revelation 2:13
I know where you are living; [it is] where Satan's throne is. And [I know] that you are holding on firmly to my name, and did not deny [your] faith in me, even in the days of my faithful witness Antipas [Note: The Greek word here for witness is "martyr"], who was killed there where you are, where Satan lives.