1 Thessalonians 3:9
As we go into the presence of our God, how can we ever thank God enough for you because of all the joy you bring to us?
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8For us life is worth living now because you're standing firm in the Lord!
Cross References
Deuteronomy 12:18No, you must eat them in the presence of the Lord your God at the place the Lord your God will choose— you, your sons and daughters, your male and female slaves, and the Levites living in your towns. Celebrate in the presence of the Lord your God in everything you do,
2 Samuel 6:21David told Michal, “I was dancing before the Lord, who chose me instead of your father and all his family when he named me ruler over the Lord's people Israel. I will continue to celebrate before the Lord,
2 Chronicles 31:8When Hezekiah and his officials came and saw what had been collected, they thanked the Lord and his people Israel.
Psalms 68:3But those who are right with God are happy, and they celebrate in God's presence, full of joy.
Psalms 96:12Let the fields and everything there celebrate; let all the trees in the forest sing for joy.
2 Corinthians 2:14But praise be to God, who always leads us in a triumphal procession in Christ, and reveals through us the sweet scent of his knowledge wherever we go!
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 →