1 Thessalonians 3:9

For what thanks can we render to God for you, for all the joy wherewith we rejoice for your sakes before our God;

Noyes Bible

In The King James Version

For what thanks can we render to God again for you, for all the joy wherewith we joy for your sakes before our God;

In Context

8for now we live, if ye stand fast in the Lord.

10night and day praying exceedingly that we may see your face, and may supply that which is lacking in your faith?

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Cross References

Psalms 68:3But the righteous are glad and rejoice in his presence, Yea, they exult exceedingly.

Psalms 96:12Let the fields be joyful, with all that is therein; Let all the trees of the forest rejoice

2 Corinthians 2:14But thanks be to God, who always exhibiteth us in triumph in Christ, and manifesteth through us the odor of the knowledge of him in every place.

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 →

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