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

7So brothers and sisters, your faith has encouraged us in all our distress and trouble. 8Now we can go on living as long as you keep your relationship with the Lord firm. We can never thank God enough for all the joy you give us as we rejoice in God’s presence. 10We pray very hard night and day that we may see you again so that we can supply whatever you still need for your faith. 11We pray that God our Father and the Lord Jesus will guide us 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

Words taken from the KJV.

• Forγάρgar · forG1063
• whatτίςtis · which?G5101
• thanksεὐχαριστίαeucharistia · thankfulnessG2169
• can weδύναμαιdunamai · be ableG1410
• renderἀνταποδίδωμιantapodidōmi · to repayG467
• to Godὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• to Godθεόςtheos · GodG2316
• forπερίperi · aboutG4012
• youσύsu · youG4771
• forἐπίepi · upon/to/againstG1909
• allπᾶςpas · allG3956
• the joyχαράchara · joyG5479
• wherewithὅςhos hē ho · whichG3739
• we joyχαίρωchairō · to rejoiceG5463
• forδιάdia · through/because ofG1223
• beforeἔμπροσθενemprosthen · beforeG1715
• ourἐγώegō · I/weG1473

Cross-references for 1 Thessalonians 3:9

• 1 Thessalonians 1:2We always thank God for all of you as we remember you in our prayers.
• 2 Samuel 7:18King David went into the tent and sat in front of the Lord. “Who am I, Almighty Lord,” he asked, “and why is my house so important 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 thank the Lord your God: From everlasting to everlasting your glorious name is praised and lifted high above all blessing and praise.
• Psalms 71:14But I will always have hope. I will praise you more and more.
• 2 Corinthians 2:14But I thank God, who always leads us in victory because of Christ. Wherever we go, God uses us to make clear what it means to know Christ. It’s like a fragrance that fills the air.
• 2 Corinthians 9:15I thank God for his gift that words cannot describe.
• 1 Thessalonians 3:7So brothers and sisters, your faith has encouraged us in all our distress and trouble.
• 1 Thessalonians 2:19Who is our hope, joy, or prize that we can brag about in the presence of our Lord Jesus when he comes? Isn’t it you?
• Deuteronomy 12:2Completely destroy all the worship sites on the high mountains, on the hills, and under every large tree. The people you’re forcing out worship their gods in these places.
• Deuteronomy 16:11Enjoy yourselves in the presence of the Lord your God along with your sons, daughters, male and female slaves, the Levites who live in your cities, the foreigners, orphans, and widows who live among you. Enjoy yourselves at the place the Lord your God will choose for his name to live.
• 2 Samuel 6:21David answered Michal, “⌞I didn’t dance in front of the slave girls but⌟ in front of the Lord. He chose me rather than your father or anyone in your father’s house, and he appointed me leader of Israel, the Lord’s people. I will celebrate in the Lord’s presence,
• Psalms 68:3But let righteous people rejoice. Let them celebrate in God’s presence. Let them overflow with joy.
• Psalms 96:12Let the fields and everything in them rejoice. Then all the trees in the forest will sing joyfully
• Psalms 98:8Let the rivers clap their hands and the mountains sing joyfully

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