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1 Thessalonians 3:8
8For now we live, since you are standing firm in the Lord.
1 Thessalonians 3:8 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)For now we live, if ye stand fast in the Lord.
- New International Version (NIV)For now we really live, since you are standing firm in the Lord.
- English Standard Version (ESV)For now we live, if you are standing fast in the Lord.
- New King James Version (NKJV)For now we live, if you stand fast in the Lord.
Context of 1 Thessalonians 3:8
6But now that Timothy has come to us from you and brought us the good news of your faithfulness and love, and that you always have good memories of us, longing to see us just as we long to see you— 7because of this, brothers and sisters, in all our distress and trouble, we were comforted about you by your faithfulness. For now we live, since you are standing firm in the Lord. 9For what thanks would be enough to offer to God, in return for all the joy we feel before our God because of you? 10Night time and day time we keep praying more than ever to see you face to face, and mend any shortcomings in your faith.
Read all of 1 Thessalonians 31 Thessalonians 3:8 word by word
ὅτι νῦν ζῶμεν, ἐὰν ὑμεῖς στήκετε ἐν κυρίῳ.Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for 1 Thessalonians 3:8
- 1 Samuel 25:6Thus you will say: ‘Long life! And shalom to you, shalom to your house and shalom to all that is yours.
- Psalms 30:5Sing praise to Adonai, His faithful ones, and praise His holy name.
- Philippians 1:21For to me, to live is Messiah and to die is gain.
- John 8:31Then Yeshua said to the Judeans who had trusted Him, “If you abide in My word, then you are truly My disciples.
- John 15:4Abide in Me, and I will abide in you. The branch cannot itself produce fruit, unless it abides on the vine. Likewise, you cannot produce fruit unless you abide in Me.
- Acts 11:23When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he was thrilled. He encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with heartfelt devotion.
- 1 Corinthians 15:58Therefore, my dearly loved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the work of the Lord—because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.
- 1 Corinthians 16:13Be on the alert! Stand firm in the faith! Be men of courage! Be strong!
- Galatians 5:1For freedom, Messiah set us free—so stand firm, and do not be burdened by a yoke of slavery again.
- Ephesians 3:17so that Messiah may dwell in your hearts through faith. I pray that you, being rooted and grounded in love,
- Ephesians 4:15Instead, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all ways into Messiah, who is the Head.
- Ephesians 6:13Therefore, take up the full armor of God, so that you may be able to resist when the times are evil, and after you have done everything, to stand firm.
- Philippians 1:27Only live your lives in a manner worthy of the Good News of the Messiah. Then, whether I come and see you or I am absent, I may hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit—striving side by side with one mind for the faith of the Good News
- Philippians 4:1Therefore, my brothers and sisters whom I love and long for, my joy and crown—stand firm in the Lord in this way, my loved ones.
- Colossians 1:23if indeed you continue in the faith, established and firm, not budging from the hope of the Good News that you have heard. This Good News has been proclaimed throughout all creation under heaven, and I, Paul, have become its servant.
- Hebrews 3:14For we have become partners of Messiah, if we hold our original conviction firm until the end.
Commentaries on 1 Thessalonians 3:8
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 8For now we live - Your steadfastness in the faith gives me new life and comfort; I now feel that I live to some purpose, as my labor in the Lord is not in vain.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 8For now we live, if ye stand fast in the Lord - This is equivalent to saying, “My life and comfort depend on your stability in the faith, and your correct Christian walk;” compare Martial 6:70. Non est vivere, sed valere, vita - “Life consists not merely in living, but in the enjoyment of health.” See also Seneca, Epis. 99, and Manilius, 1 Thessalonians 4:5, as quoted by Wetstein. The meaning here is, that Paul now enjoyed life; he had that which…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. 8Paul felt troubled by his current situation (3:7) and deeply concerned for the church (3:1, 5). He felt relieved to hear that the Thessalonians remained strong and firm in the Lord, even while suffering (2:14; 3:3–4).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 88. now--as the case is; seeing ye stand fast. we live--we flourish. It revives us in our affliction to hear of your steadfastness (Psa 22:26; 2Jo 3:4). if--implying that the vivid joy which the missionaries "now" feel, will continue if the Thessalonians continue steadfast. They still needed exhortation, 1Th 3:10; therefore he subjoins the conditional clause, "if ye," &c. (Php 4:1).Read the comment
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- 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
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