1 Thessalonians 3:8

For now we live, if you stand fast in the Lord.

Revised King James New Testament

In The King James Version

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

In Context

7Therefore, brethren, in the midst of our affliction and distress, we were comforted about you because of your faith:

9For what thanks can we render to God for you, for all the joy which we have before our God because of you;

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Cross References

John 8:31Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed in him, If you continue in my word, then you are my disciples indeed;

John 15:7If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it shall be done for you.

1 Corinthians 15:58Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.

Galatians 5:1It is for liberty that Christ has made us free. Therefore, stand fast and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.

Ephesians 4:15But speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all things into him, who is the head, that is, Christ:

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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