1 Thessalonians 3:8
For now we can go on living, as long as you are standing firm in the Lord.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
For now we live, if ye stand fast in the Lord.
In Context
9How can we adequately thank God for you in return for our great joy over you in His presence?
Cross References
1 Samuel 25:6and say to him, ‘Long life to you, and peace to you and your house and to all that belongs to you.
John 8:31So He said to the Jews who had believed Him, “If you continue in My word, you are truly My disciples.
John 15:7If you remain in Me and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.
1 Corinthians 15:58Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.
Galatians 5:1It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not be encumbered once more by a yoke of slavery.
Ephesians 4:15Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into Christ Himself, who is the head.
Matthew Henry on 1 Thessalonians 3:7-11
The Mission of Timothy. ( a. d. 51.) 6 But now when Timotheus came from you unto us, and brought us good tidings of your faith and charity, and that ye have good remembrance of us always, desiring greatly to see us, as we also to see you: 7 Therefore, brethren, we were comforted over you in all our affliction and distress by your faith: 8 For now we live, if ye stand fast in the Lord. 9 For what thanks can we render to God again for you, for all the joy wherewith we joy for your sakes before our God; 10 Night and… Read the whole commentary →