Parallel Verses
Moffatt New Testament
It is life to me now, if you stand 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.
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.
Williams New Testament
for now I am really living, since you are standing firm 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 then, amid all my own distress and trouble, I was cheered ??this faith of yours encouraged me. 8 It is life to me now, if you stand firm in the Lord. 9 How can I render thanks enough to God for you, for all the joy you make me feel in the presence of our God?
Names
Cross References
1 Corinthians 16:13
Watch, stand firm in the faith, play the man, be strong!
Acts 11:23
When he came and saw the grace of God he rejoiced, and encouraged them all to hold by the Lord with heartfelt purpose
Ephesians 3:17
May Christ dwell in your hearts as you have faith!
John 8:31
So Jesus addressed the Jews who had believed him, saying, "If you abide by what I say, you are really disciples of mine:
John 15:4
Remain in me, as I remain in you: just as a branch cannot bear fruit by itself, without remaining on the vine, neither can you, unless you remain in me.
John 15:7
If you remain in me and my words remain in you, then ask whatever you like and you shall have it.
1 Corinthians 15:58
Well then, my beloved brothers, hold your ground, immovable; abound in work for the Lord at all times, for you may be sure that in the Lord your labour is never thrown away.
Galatians 5:1
with the freedom for which Christ set us free. Make a firm stand then, do not slip into any yoke of servitude.
Ephesians 4:15-16
we are to hold by the truth, and by our love to grow up wholly into Him. For He, Christ, is the head, and under him,
Ephesians 6:13-14
So take God's armour, that you may be able to make a stand upon the evil day and hold your ground by overcoming all the foe.
Philippians 1:21
As life means Christ to me, so death means gain.
Philippians 1:27
Only, do lead a life that is worthy of the gospel of Christ. Whether I come and see you or only hear of you in absence, let me know you are standing firm in a common spirit, fighting side by side like one man for the faith of the gospel.
Philippians 4:1
So then, my brothers, for whom I cherish love and longing, my joy and crown, this is how you must stand firm in the Lord, O my beloved.
Hebrews 3:14
For we only participate in Christ provided that we keep firm to the very end the confidence with which we started,
Hebrews 4:14
As we have a great high priest, then, who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast to our confession;
Hebrews 10:23
let us hold the hope we avow without wavering (for we can rely on him who gave us the Promise);
1 Peter 5:10
Once you have suffered for a little, the God of all grace who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ Jesus, will repair and recruit and strengthen you.
2 Peter 3:17
Now, beloved, you are forewarned: mind you are not carried away by the error of the lawless and so lose your proper footing;
Revelation 3:3
Now remember what you received and heard, hold to it and repent. If you will not wake up, I shall come like a thief; you will not know at what hour I come upon you.
Revelation 3:11
I am coming very soon: hold to what you have, in case your crown is taken from you.