Parallel Verses
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
For now are we alive if ye stand steadfast 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.
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.
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 Therefore, brethren, had we consolation in you, in all our adversity, and necessity through your faith. 8 For now are we alive if ye stand steadfast in the Lord. 9 For what thanks can we recompense to God again for you, over all the joy that we joy for your sakes before our God,
Names
Cross References
1 Corinthians 16:13
Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, and be strong.
Acts 11:23
Which when he was come, and had seen the grace of God, was glad: and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would continually cleave unto the Lord.
Ephesians 3:17
that Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love,
Colossians 1:23
if ye continue grounded and established in the faith, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, whereof ye have heard, how that it is preached among all creatures, which are under heaven, whereof I, Paul, am made a minister.
1 Samuel 25:6
And thus wise say unto my friend, "Peace be to thee, peace be to thine house, and peace be unto all that thou hast.
Psalm 30:5
For his wrath endureth but the twinkling of an eye, and in his pleasure is life; heaviness may well endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.
John 8:31
Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, "If ye continue in my words, then are ye my very disciples:
John 15:4
Abide in me, and let me abide in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine: no more can ye, except ye abide in me.
John 15:7
If ye abide in me, and my words also abide in you: ask what ye will, and it shall be done to you.
1 Corinthians 15:58
Therefore, my dear brethren, be ye steadfast and unmovable, always rich in the works of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know how that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.
Galatians 5:1
Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and wrap not yourselves again in the yoke of bondage.
Ephesians 4:15-16
But let us follow the truth in love, and in all things grow in him which is the head, that is to say Christ,
Ephesians 6:13-14
For this cause, take unto you the armour of God, that ye may be able to resist in the evil day, and to stand perfect in all things.
Philippians 1:21
For Christ is to me life, and death is to me advantage.
Philippians 1:27
Only let your conversation be, as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may yet hear of you, that ye continue in one spirit, and in one soul laboring as we do to maintain the faith of the gospel,
Philippians 4:1
Therefore my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so continue in the Lord, ye beloved.
Hebrews 3:14
We are partakers of Christ, if we keep sure unto the end the beginning of the first substance,
Hebrews 4:14
Seeing, then, that we have a great high priest which is entered into heaven - I mean Jesus the son of God - let us hold our profession.
Hebrews 10:23
and let us keep the profession of our hope, without wavering - for he is faithful that promised -
1 Peter 5:10
The God of all grace - which called you unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus - shall his own self, after ye have suffered a little affliction, make you perfect: shall settle, strengthen, and establish you.
2 Peter 3:17
Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know it beforehand: Beware, lest ye be also plucked away with the error of the wicked, and fall from your own steadfastness;
Revelation 3:3
Remember, therefore, how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If you shalt not watch, I will come on you as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee.
Revelation 3:11
Behold, I come shortly. Hold that which thou hast, that no man take away thy crown.