1 Thessalonians 3:8
For it is new life to us to know that you are holding fast to the Lord.
Twentieth Century New Testament
In The King James Version
For now we live, if ye stand fast in the Lord.
In Context
9How can we thank God enough for all the happiness that you are giving us in the sight of our God?
Cross References
John 8:31So Jesus went on to say to those Jews who had believed him: “If you remain constant to my Message, you are truly my disciples;
John 15:7If you remain united to me, and my teaching remains in your hearts, ask whatever you wish, and it shall be yours.
1 Corinthians 15:58Therefore, my dear Brothers, stand firm, unshaken, always diligent in the Lord’s work, for you know that, in union with him, your toil is not in vain.
Galatians 5:1It is for freedom that Christ set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not again be held under the yoke of slavery.
Ephesians 4:15but holding the truth in a spirit of love, we shall grow into complete union with him who is our Head — Christ himself.
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 →