1 Thessalonians 3:9

1 Thessalonians 3:9 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)For what thanks can we render to God again for you, for all the joy wherewith we joy for your sakes before our God;
• New International Version (NIV)How can we thank God enough for you in return for all the joy we have in the presence of our God because of you?
• English Standard Version (ESV)For what thanksgiving can we return to God for you, for all the joy that we feel for your sake before our God,
• New King James Version (NKJV)For what thanks can we render to God for you, for all the joy with which we rejoice for your sake before our God,

Context of 1 Thessalonians 3:9

7For this reason, brothers, in all our distress and persecution, we have been reassured about you, because of your faith. 8For now we can go on living, as long as you are standing firm in the Lord. How can we adequately thank God for you in return for our great joy over you in His presence? 10Night and day we pray most earnestly that we may see you face to face and supply what is lacking in your faith. 11Now may our God and Father Himself, and our Lord Jesus, direct our way to you.

1 Thessalonians 3:9 word by word

τίνα γὰρ εὐχαριστίαν δυνάμεθα τῷ θεῷ ἀνταποδοῦναι περὶ ὑμῶν ἐπὶ πάσῃ τῇ χαρᾷ ᾗ χαίρομεν δι᾽ ὑμᾶς ἔμπροσθεν τοῦ θεοῦ ἡμῶν,Read the interlinear

• ·γάρgar · forG1063
• Howτίςtis · which?G5101
• can weδύναμαιdunamai · be ableG1410
• thankἀνταποδίδωμιantapodidōmi · to repayG467
• thankεὐχαριστίαeucharistia · thankfulnessG2169
• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Godθεόςtheos · GodG2316
• forπερίperi · aboutG4012
• youσύsu · youG4771
• in return forἐπίepi · upon/to/againstG1909
• our great joyπᾶςpas · allG3956
• our great joyχαράchara · joyG5479
• our great joyὅςhos hē ho · whichG3739
• our great joyχαίρωchairō · to rejoiceG5463
• overδιάdia · through/because ofG1223
• in His presenceἔμπροσθενemprosthen · beforeG1715
• in His presenceἐγώegō · I/weG1473

Cross-references for 1 Thessalonians 3:9

• 1 Thessalonians 1:2We always thank God for all of you, remembering you in our prayers
• 2 Samuel 7:18Then King David went in, sat before the LORD, and said, “Who am I, O Lord GOD, and what is my house, that You have brought me this far?
• Nehemiah 9:5Then the Levites—Jeshua, Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah—said, “Stand up and bless the LORD your God from everlasting to everlasting: Blessed be Your glorious name, and may it be exalted above all blessing and praise.
• Psalms 71:14But I will always hope and will praise You more and more.
• 2 Corinthians 2:14But thanks be to God, who always leads us triumphantly as captives in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of Him.
• 2 Corinthians 9:15Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!
• 1 Thessalonians 3:7For this reason, brothers, in all our distress and persecution, we have been reassured about you, because of your faith.
• 1 Thessalonians 2:19After all, who is our hope, our joy, our crown of boasting, if it is not you yourselves in the presence of our Lord Jesus at His coming?
• Deuteronomy 12:2Destroy completely all the places where the nations you are dispossessing have served their gods—atop the high mountains, on the hills, and under every green tree.
• Deuteronomy 16:11and you shall rejoice before the LORD your God in the place He will choose as a dwelling for His Name—you, your sons and daughters, your menservants and maidservants, and the Levite within your gates, as well as the foreigner, the fatherless, and the widows among you.
• 2 Samuel 6:21But David said to Michal, “I was dancing before the LORD, who chose me over your father and all his house when He appointed me ruler over the LORD’s people Israel. I will celebrate before the LORD,
• Psalms 68:3But the righteous will be glad and rejoice before God; they will celebrate with joy.
• Psalms 96:12Let the fields exult, and all that is in them. Then all the trees of the forest will sing for joy
• Psalms 98:8Let the rivers clap their hands, let the mountains sing together for joy

Commentaries on 1 Thessalonians 3:9

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 9What thanks can we render to God - The high satisfaction and uncommon joy which the apostle felt are strongly depicted in the language he uses. How near his heart did the success of his ministry lie! It was not enough for him that he preached so often, labored so hard, suffered so much; what were all these if souls were not converted? And what were all conversions, if those who embraced the Gospel did not walk steadily in the way to heaven, and persevere?Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 9For what thanks can we render to God again - That is, what expression of thanksgiving can we render to God that shall be an equivalent for the joy which your holy walk has furnished, or which will suitably express our gratitude for it.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 6-10Verses 6-10 Thankfulness to God is very imperfect in the present state; but one great end of the ministry of the word is to help faith forward. That which was the instrument to obtain faith, is also the means of increasing and confirming it, namely, the ordinances of God; and as faith cometh by hearing, so it is confirmed by hearing also.Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-13The letter begins by discussing the character of Paul and his associates, as well as how the Thessalonians accepted the good news (2:1–12; 13–16). It emphasizes Paul’s genuine care for the church, mentioning: his efforts to visit them again (2:17–20), and his choice to send Timothy when he could not go himself (3:1–5). It concludes with the apostle Paul’s happiness about Timothy’s positive report and his prayers to return to the church (3:6–9; 10–13)…Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 99. For what thanks--what sufficient thanks? render ... again--in return for His goodness (Psa 116:12). for you--"concerning you." for all the joy--on account of all the joy. It was "comfort," 1Th 3:7, now it is more, namely, joy. for your sakes--on your account. before our God--It is a joy which will bear God's searching eye: a joy as in the presence of God, not self-seeking, but disinterested, sincere, and spiritual (compare 1Th 2:20; Joh 15:11).Read the comment

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Commentaries on 1 Thessalonians 3

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings