Thematic Bible
1 Thessalonians 3:1 (show verse)
Therefore, when we could stand it no longer, we decided to remain alone in Athens
1 Thessalonians 3:2 (show verse)
and send Timothy, our brother who works with us for God in the gospel of the Messiah, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith,
1 Thessalonians 3:3 (show verse)
so that no one would be shaken by these persecutions, for which you are aware that we were destined.
1 Thessalonians 3:4 (show verse)
In fact, when we were with you, we told you ahead of time that we were going to suffer persecution. And as you know, that is what happened.
1 Thessalonians 3:5 (show verse)
But when I could stand it no longer, I sent Timothy to find out about your faith. I was afraid that the tempter had tempted you in some way, and that our work had been a waste of time.
1 Thessalonians 3:6 (show verse)
But Timothy has just now returned from visiting you and has told us the good news about your faith and love. He also told us that you always have fond memories of us and want to see us, just as we want to see you.
1 Thessalonians 3:7 (show verse)
That's why, brothers, in all our distress and persecution we have been encouraged about you by your faith.
1 Thessalonians 3:8 (show verse)
For now we can go on living, as long as you continue to stand firm in the Lord.
1 Thessalonians 3:9 (show verse)
How can we thank God enough for you in return for all the joy that we have in God's presence because of you?
1 Thessalonians 3:10 (show verse)
We pray very hard night and day that we may see you again face to face, so that we may equip you with whatever is lacking in your faith.
Care » Paul's care of the church
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Church » Care of » Paul's care of
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Grace of God » Growth in
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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 and our Lord Jesus provide a way for us to visit you.
1 Thessalonians 3:12 (show verse)
May the Lord greatly increase your love for each other and for all people, just as we love 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)
Then your hearts will be strong, blameless, and holy in the presence of God, who is our Father, when our Lord Jesus appears with all his saints.
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