Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
For now we can go on living, as long as you continue to stand firm in the Lord.
New American Standard Bible
for now we really live, if you
King James Version
For now we live, if ye stand fast in the Lord.
Holman Bible
For now we live, if you stand firm
A Conservative Version
Because now we live, if ye stand firm in Lord.
American Standard Version
for now we live, if ye stand fast in the Lord.
Amplified
because now we really live [in spite of everything], if you stand firm in the Lord.
An Understandable Version
for now we [really] live, if you [continue to] stand firm in [the service of] the Lord [i.e., Paul could enjoy life much more in knowing that the Thessalonians were living for the Lord faithfully].
Anderson New Testament
for now we live, if you stand firm in the Lord.
Bible in Basic English
For it is life to us if you keep your faith in the Lord unchanged.
Common New Testament
for now we really live, if you stand firm in the Lord.
Daniel Mace New Testament
for now I am reviv'd, since you continue stedfast in the christian profession.
Darby Translation
because now we live if ye stand firm in the Lord.
Godbey New Testament
because we now live, if you stand in the Lord.
Goodspeed New Testament
for now I can really live, since you are standing firm in the Lord.
John Wesley New Testament
For now we live, if ye stand fast in the Lord.
Julia Smith Translation
For now we live, if ye stand in the Lord.
King James 2000
For now we live, if you stand fast in the Lord.
Lexham Expanded Bible
because now we live, if you stand firm in the Lord.
Modern King James verseion
for now we live, if you stand fast in the Lord.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
For now are we alive if ye stand steadfast in the Lord.
Moffatt New Testament
It is life to me now, if you stand firm in the Lord.
Montgomery New Testament
For now I am really living, if you are standing firm in the Lord.
NET Bible
For now we are alive again, if you stand firm in the Lord.
New Heart English Bible
For now we live, since you stand firm in the Lord.
Noyes New Testament
for now we live, if ye stand fast in the Lord.
Sawyer New Testament
for now we live, if you stand firm in the Lord.
The Emphasized Bible
Because, now, we live, - if only, ye, stand fast in the Lord.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
For now we live, if ye stand fast in the Lord.
Twentieth Century New Testament
For it is new life to us to know that you are holding fast to the Lord.
Webster
For now we live, if ye stand fast in the Lord.
Weymouth New Testament
For now life is for us life indeed, since you are standing fast in the Lord.
Williams New Testament
for now I am really living, since you are standing firm in the Lord.
World English Bible
For now we live, if you stand fast in the Lord.
Worrell New Testament
because now we live, if ye stand fast in the Lord.
Worsley New Testament
for now we are revived, since you are stedfast in the Lord.
Youngs Literal Translation
because now we live, if ye may stand fast in the Lord;
Themes
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Thessalonians
Ministers » When faithful » Rejoice in the faith and holiness of their people
Interlinear
References
Word Count of 37 Translations in 1 Thessalonians 3:8
Verse Info
Context Readings
Timothy's Positive Report
7 That's why, brothers, in all our distress and persecution we have been encouraged about you by your faith. 8 For now we can go on living, as long as you continue to stand firm in the Lord. 9 How can we thank God enough for you in return for all the joy that we have in God's presence because of you?
Names
Cross References
1 Corinthians 16:13
Remain alert. Keep standing firm in your faith. Keep on being courageous and strong.
Acts 11:23
When he arrived, he rejoiced to see what the grace of God had done, and with hearty determination he kept encouraging all of them to remain faithful to the Lord,
Ephesians 3:17
and that the Messiah would make his home in your hearts through faith. Then, having been rooted and grounded in love,
Colossians 1:23
However, you must remain firmly established and steadfast in the faith, without being moved from the hope of the gospel that you heard, which has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven and of which I, Paul, have become a servant.
1 Samuel 25:6
Then say, "May you live long. Peace to you, peace to your family, and peace to all that you have.
Psalm 30:5
For his wrath is only momentary; yet his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may lodge for the night, but shouts of joy will come in the morning.
John 8:31
So Jesus told those Jews who had believed in him, "If you continue in my word, you are really my disciples.
John 15:4
"Abide in me, and I will abide in you. Just as the branch cannot produce fruit by itself unless it abides in the vine, neither can you unless you abide in me.
John 15:7
"If you abide in me and my words abide in you, you can ask for anything you want, and you'll receive it.
1 Corinthians 15:58
Therefore, my dear brothers, be steadfast, unmovable, always excelling in the work of the Lord, because you know that the work that you do for the Lord isn't wasted.
Galatians 5:1
The Messiah has set us free so that we may enjoy the benefits of freedom. So keep on standing firm in it, and stop putting yourselves under the yoke of slavery again.
Ephesians 4:15-16
Instead, by speaking the truth in love, we will grow up completely and become one with the head, that is, one with the Messiah,
Ephesians 6:13-14
For this reason, take up the whole armor of God so that you may be able to take a stand whenever evil comes. And when you have done everything you could, you will be able to stand firm.
Philippians 1:21
For to me, to go on living is the Messiah, and to die is gain.
Philippians 1:27
The only thing that matters is that you continue to live as good citizens in a manner worthy of the gospel of the Messiah. Then, whether I come to see you or whether I stay away, I may hear all about you that you are standing firm in one spirit, struggling with one mind for the faith of the gospel,
Philippians 4:1
Therefore, my dear brothers whom I long for, my joy and my victor's crown, this is how you must stand firm in the Lord, dear friends.
Hebrews 3:14
because we are the Messiah's partners only if we hold on to our original confidence to the end.
Hebrews 4:14
Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has gone to heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us live our lives consistent with our confession of faith.
Hebrews 10:23
Let us continue to hold firmly to the hope that we confess without wavering, for the one who made the promise is faithful.
1 Peter 5:10
After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you by the Messiah Jesus to his eternal glory, will restore you, establish you, strengthen you, and support you.
2 Peter 3:17
And so, dear friends, since you already know these things, continuously be on your guard not to be carried away by the deception of lawless people. Otherwise, you may fall from your secure position.
Revelation 3:3
So remember what you received and heard. Obey it, and repent. If you are not alert, I will come like a thief, and you won't know the time when I will come to you.
Revelation 3:11
I am coming soon! Hold on to what you have so that no one takes your victor's crown.