Thematic Bible
1 Thessalonians 3:1 (show verse)
Therefore when we could endure it no longer, we thought it best to be left behind at Athens alone,
1 Thessalonians 3:2 (show verse)
and we sent Timothy, our brother and God’s fellow worker in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you as to your faith,
1 Thessalonians 3:3 (show verse)
so that no one would be disturbed by these afflictions; for you yourselves know that we have been destined for this.
1 Thessalonians 3:4 (show verse)
For indeed when we were with you, we kept telling you in advance that we were going to suffer affliction; and so it came to pass, as you know.
1 Thessalonians 3:5 (show verse)
For this reason, when I could endure it no longer, I also sent to find out about your faith, for fear that the tempter might have tempted you, and our labor would be in vain.
1 Thessalonians 3:6 (show verse)
But now that Timothy has come to us from you, and has brought us good news of your faith and love, and that you always think kindly of us, longing to see us just as we also long to see you,
1 Thessalonians 3:7 (show verse)
for this reason, brethren, in all our distress and affliction we were comforted about you through your faith;
1 Thessalonians 3:8 (show verse)
for now we really live, if you stand firm in the Lord.
1 Thessalonians 3:9 (show verse)
For what thanks can we render to God for you in return for all the joy with which we rejoice before our God on your account,
1 Thessalonians 3:10 (show verse)
as we night and day keep praying most earnestly that we may see your face, and may complete what is lacking in your faith?
1 Thessalonians 3:11 (show verse)
1 Thessalonians 3:12 (show verse)
and may the Lord cause you to increase and abound in love for one another, and for all people, just as we also do for you;
1 Thessalonians 3:13 (show verse)
so that He may establish your hearts without blame in holiness before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all His saints.