Parallel Verses
Williams New Testament
for now I am really living, since you are standing firm in the Lord.
New American Standard Bible
for now we really live, if you
King James Version
For now we live, if ye stand fast in the Lord.
Holman Bible
For now we live, if you stand firm
International Standard Version
For now we can go on living, as long as you continue to stand firm in the Lord.
A Conservative Version
Because now we live, if ye stand firm in Lord.
American Standard Version
for now we live, if ye stand fast in the Lord.
Amplified
because now we really live [in spite of everything], if you stand firm in the Lord.
An Understandable Version
for now we [really] live, if you [continue to] stand firm in [the service of] the Lord [i.e., Paul could enjoy life much more in knowing that the Thessalonians were living for the Lord faithfully].
Anderson New Testament
for now we live, if you stand firm in the Lord.
Bible in Basic English
For it is life to us if you keep your faith in the Lord unchanged.
Common New Testament
for now we really live, if you stand firm in the Lord.
Daniel Mace New Testament
for now I am reviv'd, since you continue stedfast in the christian profession.
Darby Translation
because now we live if ye stand firm in the Lord.
Godbey New Testament
because we now live, if you stand in the Lord.
Goodspeed New Testament
for now I can really live, since you are standing firm in the Lord.
John Wesley New Testament
For now we live, if ye stand fast in the Lord.
Julia Smith Translation
For now we live, if ye stand in the Lord.
King James 2000
For now we live, if you stand fast in the Lord.
Lexham Expanded Bible
because now we live, if you stand firm in the Lord.
Modern King James verseion
for now we live, if you stand fast in the Lord.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
For now are we alive if ye stand steadfast in the Lord.
Moffatt New Testament
It is life to me now, if you stand firm in the Lord.
Montgomery New Testament
For now I am really living, if you are standing firm in the Lord.
NET Bible
For now we are alive again, if you stand firm in the Lord.
New Heart English Bible
For now we live, since you stand firm in the Lord.
Noyes New Testament
for now we live, if ye stand fast in the Lord.
Sawyer New Testament
for now we live, if you stand firm in the Lord.
The Emphasized Bible
Because, now, we live, - if only, ye, stand fast in the Lord.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
For now we live, if ye stand fast in the Lord.
Twentieth Century New Testament
For it is new life to us to know that you are holding fast to the Lord.
Webster
For now we live, if ye stand fast in the Lord.
Weymouth New Testament
For now life is for us life indeed, since you are standing fast in the Lord.
World English Bible
For now we live, if you stand fast in the Lord.
Worrell New Testament
because now we live, if ye stand fast in the Lord.
Worsley New Testament
for now we are revived, since you are stedfast in the Lord.
Youngs Literal Translation
because now we live, if ye may stand fast in the Lord;
Themes
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Thessalonians
Ministers » When faithful » Rejoice in the faith and holiness of their people
Interlinear
References
Word Count of 37 Translations in 1 Thessalonians 3:8
Verse Info
Context Readings
Timothy's Positive Report
7 this is the very reason, namely, through your faith, brothers, that I have been encouraged about you, in spite of all my distresses and crushing difficulties, 8 for now I am really living, since you are standing firm in the Lord. 9 For how can I render God enough thanks for you, for all the joy I have on account of you in the presence of our God,
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Cross References
1 Corinthians 16:13
Be always on your guard; stand firm in your faith; keep on acting like men; continue to grow in strength;
Acts 11:23
When he reached there and saw the spiritual blessing God had given them, he was delighted, and continuously encouraged them all with hearty purpose to continue to be devoted to the Lord;
Ephesians 3:17
and that Christ in His love, through your faith, may make His permanent home in your hearts. You must be deeply rooted, your foundations must be strong,
Colossians 1:23
if indeed you continue well grounded and firm in faith and never shift from the hope inspired by the good news you heard, which has been preached all over the world, and of which I, Paul, have been made a minister.
John 8:31
So Jesus said to the Jews who believed in Him, "If you live in accordance with what I teach, you are really my disciples,
John 15:4
You must remain in union with me and I will remain in union with you. Just as no branch by itself can bear fruit unless it remains united to the vine, so you cannot unless you remain in union with me.
John 15:7
If you remain in union with me and my words remain in you, you may ask whatever you please and you shall have it.
1 Corinthians 15:58
So, my dear brothers, continue to be firm, incapable of being moved, always letting the cup run over in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the service of the Lord is never thrown away.
Galatians 5:1
This is the freedom with which Christ has made us free. So keep on standing in it, and stop letting your necks be fastened in the yoke of slavery again.
Ephesians 4:15-16
But, on the other hand, we shall go on holding to the truth and in love growing up into perfect union with Him, that is, Christ Himself who is the Head.
Ephesians 6:13-14
So you must take on God's full armor, so as to be able to take a stand in the day when evil attacks you, and, after having completely finished the contest, to hold your own.
Philippians 1:21
For to me living means Christ and dying brings gain.
Philippians 1:27
Only you must practice living lives that are worthy of the good news, so that whether I come and see you or stay away, I may hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, and that with one purpose you are continuing to cooperate in the fight for faith in the good news.
Philippians 4:1
So, my dearly loved brothers, whom I long to see, my joy and crown, by the help of the Lord keep on standing firm, dearly loved friends.
Hebrews 3:14
For we have become real sharers in Christ, if we keep firm to the end the faith we had at first,
Hebrews 4:14
Since then we have in Jesus, the Son of God, a great High Priest who has gone right up to heaven itself, let us continue to keep a firm hold on our profession of faith in Him.
Hebrews 10:23
let us, without ever wavering, keep on holding to the hope that we profess, for He is to be trusted who has made the promise,
1 Peter 5:10
And God, the giver of every spiritual blessing, who through your union with Christ has called you to His eternal glory, after you have suffered a little while, will Himself make you perfect, firm, and strong,
2 Peter 3:17
So, dearly beloved, since you have been forewarned, you must always be on your guard against being led astray by the errors of lawless men, and so against falling away from your present firmness;
Revelation 3:3
So remember what you have received and heard, and continue to obey it, and repent. If you do not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will never know the hour when I come upon you.
Revelation 3:11
I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have, so that no one may take away your crown.