Thematic Bible
1 Thessalonians 3:1 (show verse)
Therefore, when we could no longer endure our separation [from you], we thought it best to be left behind, alone at Athens,
1 Thessalonians 3:2 (show verse)
and so we sent Timothy, our brother and God’s servant in [spreading] the good news of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you [exhorting, comforting, and establishing you] in regard to your faith,
1 Thessalonians 3:3 (show verse)
so that no one would be unsettled by these difficulties [to which I have referred]. For you know that we have been destined for this [as something unavoidable in our position].
1 Thessalonians 3:4 (show verse)
For even when we were with you, we warned you plainly in advance that we were going to experience persecution; and so, as you know, it has come to pass.
1 Thessalonians 3:5 (show verse)
For this reason, when I could no longer endure the suspense, I sent someone to find out about your faith [how you were holding up under pressure], for fear that somehow the tempter had tempted you and our work [among you] would prove to be ineffective.
1 Thessalonians 3:6 (show verse)
But now that Timothy has come back to us from [his visit with] you, and has brought us good news of your [steadfast] faith and [the warmth of your] love, and [reported] that you always think kindly of us and treasure your memories of us, longing to see us just as we long to see you,
1 Thessalonians 3:7 (show verse)
for this reason, brothers and sisters, during all our distress and suffering we have been comforted and greatly encouraged about you because of your faith [your unwavering trust in God—placing yourselves completely in His loving hands];
1 Thessalonians 3:8 (show verse)
because now we really live [in spite of everything], if you stand firm in the Lord.
1 Thessalonians 3:9 (show verse)
For what [adequate] thanks can we offer to God for you in return for all the joy and delight we have before our God on your account?
1 Thessalonians 3:10 (show verse)
We continue to pray night and day most earnestly that we may see you face to face, and may complete whatever may be imperfect and lacking in your faith.
Care » Paul's care of the church
Church » For other leaders » Paul's care for
Church » Care of » Paul's care of
Devotional life » Morning devotions » Prayerfulness
Grace of God » Growth in
Ministers » Call of, examples of » Care for the church
Paul's » Care for the church
Prayer » Should be offered up » With earnestness
Church » For other leaders » Paul's care for
Church » Care of » Paul's care of
Devotional life » Morning devotions » Prayerfulness
Grace of God » Growth in
Ministers » Call of, examples of » Care for the church
Paul's » Care for the church
Prayer » Should be offered up » With earnestness
1 Thessalonians 3:11 (show verse)
Now may our God and Father Himself, and Jesus our Lord guide our steps to you [by removing the obstacles that stand in our way].
1 Thessalonians 3:12 (show verse)
And may the Lord cause you to increase and excel and overflow in love for one another, and for all people, just as we also do for you;
Brethren » Duty to » Abounding
Brotherly love » Special teachings concerning » Abounding
spiritual Development » Spiritual growth, encouraged » In love
Duty » To brethren » Abounding
Grace of God » Growth in
spiritual Growth » Encouraged » In love
Love » Love, brotherly special teachings concerning » Abounding
Love » Special teachings concerning » Abounding
Love to man » Saints should » Abound in
Social duties » Brotherly love » Abounding
Spiritual » Encouraged » In love
Brotherly love » Special teachings concerning » Abounding
spiritual Development » Spiritual growth, encouraged » In love
Duty » To brethren » Abounding
Grace of God » Growth in
spiritual Growth » Encouraged » In love
Love » Love, brotherly special teachings concerning » Abounding
Love » Special teachings concerning » Abounding
Love to man » Saints should » Abound in
Social duties » Brotherly love » Abounding
Spiritual » Encouraged » In love
1 Thessalonians 3:13 (show verse)
so that He may strengthen and establish your hearts without blame in holiness in the sight of our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all His saints (God’s people).
Christian conduct » Blamelessness
Grace of God » Growth in
Heart » Renewed » Strengthened
The Heart » God » Establishes
Holiness » General references to
Holiness » Saints » Shall be presented to God in
Rewards at advent » Bestowed upon believers » Glory with the king
Second coming of Christ » Rewards at, bestowed upon believers » Glory with the king
The second coming of Christ » Shall be blameless at
The second coming of Christ » The manner of » With his saints
Steadfastness » Ministers » Should pray for, in their people
the future » Rewards at, bestowed upon believers » Glory with the king
Grace of God » Growth in
Heart » Renewed » Strengthened
The Heart » God » Establishes
Holiness » General references to
Holiness » Saints » Shall be presented to God in
Rewards at advent » Bestowed upon believers » Glory with the king
Second coming of Christ » Rewards at, bestowed upon believers » Glory with the king
The second coming of Christ » Shall be blameless at
The second coming of Christ » The manner of » With his saints
Steadfastness » Ministers » Should pray for, in their people
the future » Rewards at, bestowed upon believers » Glory with the king