1 Thessalonians 3:3

That no man should be moved in these tribulations: for yourselves know, that we are appointed thereunto.

Douay-Rheims 1899

In The King James Version

That no man should be moved by these afflictions: for yourselves know that we are appointed thereunto.

In Context

2And we sent Timothy, our brother, and the minister of God in the gospel of Christ, to confirm you and exhort you concerning your faith:

4For even when we were with you, we foretold you that we should suffer tribulations, as also it is come to pass, and you know.

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Cross References

Psalms 112:6because he shall not be moved for ever.

Matthew 24:9Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall put you to death: and you shall be hated by all nations for my name's sake.

John 15:19If you had been of the world, the world would love its own: but because you are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you.

John 16:33These things I have spoken to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you shall have distress: but have confidence, I have overcome the world.

Acts 9:16For I will shew him how great things he must suffer for my name's sake.

Acts 20:23Save that the Holy Ghost in every city witnesseth to me, saying: That bands and afflictions wait for me at Jerusalem.

Matthew Henry on 1 Thessalonians 3:2-6

The Mission of Timothy. ( a. d. 51.) 1 Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left at Athens alone; 2 And sent Timotheus, our brother, and minister of God, and our fellowlabourer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you, and to comfort you concerning your faith: 3 That no man should be moved by these afflictions: for yourselves know that we are appointed thereunto. 4 For verily, when we were with you, we told you before that we should suffer tribulation; even as it came to pass, and… Read the whole commentary →

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