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 in all our distress and affliction, we were reassured about you, brothers and sisters, through your faith. 8For now we are alive again, if you stand firm in the Lord. For how can we thank God enough for you, for all the joy we feel because of you before our God? 10We pray earnestly night and day to see you in person and make up what may be lacking in your faith. 11Now may God our 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

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 thank God always for all of you as we mention you constantly in our prayers,
• 2 Samuel 7:18King David went in, sat before the Lord, and said, “Who am I, O Lord God, and what is my family, that you should have brought me to this point?
• Nehemiah 9:5The Levites – Jeshua, Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah – said, “Stand up and bless the lord your God!” “May you be blessed, O lord our God, from age to age. May your glorious name be blessed; may it be lifted up above all blessing and praise.
• Psalms 71:14As for me, I will wait continually, and will continue to praise you.
• 2 Corinthians 2:14But thanks be to God who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ and who makes known through us the fragrance that consists of the knowledge of him in every place.
• 2 Corinthians 9:15Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!
• 1 Thessalonians 3:7So in all our distress and affliction, we were reassured about you, brothers and sisters, through your faith.
• 1 Thessalonians 2:19For who is our hope or joy or crown to boast of before our Lord Jesus at his coming? Is it not of course you?
• Deuteronomy 12:2You must by all means destroy all the places where the nations you are about to dispossess worship their gods – on the high mountains and hills and under every leafy tree.
• Deuteronomy 16:11You shall rejoice before him – you, your son, your daughter, your male and female slaves, the Levites in your villages, the resident foreigners, the orphans, and the widows among you – in the place where the Lord chooses to locate his name.
• 2 Samuel 6:21David replied to Michal, “It was before the Lord! I was celebrating before the Lord, who chose me over your father and his entire family and appointed me as leader over the Lord’s people Israel.
• Psalms 68:3But the godly are happy; they rejoice before God and are overcome with joy.
• Psalms 96:12Let the fields and everything in them celebrate! Then let the trees of the forest shout with joy
• Psalms 98:8Let the rivers clap their hands! Let the mountains sing in unison

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