Parallel Verses
Amplified
We ought always and indeed are morally obligated [as those in debt] to give thanks to God for you,
New American Standard Bible
We ought always
King James Version
We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is meet, because that your faith groweth exceedingly, and the charity of every one of you all toward each other aboundeth;
Holman Bible
We must always thank God for you, brothers. This is right, since your faith is flourishing and the love
International Standard Version
Brothers, at all times we are obligated to thank God for you. It is right to do this because your faith is growing all the time and the love every one of you has for each other is increasing.
A Conservative Version
We are indebted to thank God always about you, brothers, as it is fitting, because your faith is increasing greatly, and the love of each one of you all toward each other abounds.
American Standard Version
We are bound to give thanks to God always to you, brethren, even as it is meet, for that your faith growth exceedingly, and the love of each one of you all toward one another aboundeth;
An Understandable Version
We ought to thank God for you always, brothers, since it is proper, because your faith is growing so much and the love that every one of you has for each other is increasing more and more.
Anderson New Testament
We are bound to give thanks to God always for you, brethren, as it is right, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of every one of you all toward each other abounds:
Bible in Basic English
It is right for us to give praise to God at all times for you, brothers, because of the great increase of your faith, and the wealth of your love for one another;
Common New Testament
We ought to give thanks to God always for you, brethren, as is fitting, because your faith is growing abundantly, and the love of every one of you for one another is increasing.
Daniel Mace New Testament
We are oblig'd, my brethren, to render thanks to God continually upon your account, as it is but just; since your faith still improves, and your mutual love is always increasing.
Darby Translation
We ought to thank God always for you, brethren, even as it is meet, because your faith increases exceedingly, and the love of each one of you all towards one another abounds;
Godbey New Testament
We ought always to give thanks to God for you, brethren, as it is worthy, because your faith increases, and the divine love of each one of you all towards one another abounds more and more;
Goodspeed New Testament
We always have to thank God for you, brothers, as it is right that we should, because your faith is growing so wonderfully and the love of every one of you for one another is increasing.
John Wesley New Testament
We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is meet, because your faith groweth exceedingly, and the love of every one of you all toward each other aboundeth.
Julia Smith Translation
We ought to return thanks to God always for you, brethren, as is fitting, for your faith increases exceedingly, and the love of each one of you all enlarges to one another;
King James 2000
We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is fitting, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of every one of you all toward each other abounds;
Lexham Expanded Bible
We ought to give thanks to God always concerning you, brothers, just as it is fitting, because your faith is flourishing and the love of each one of you all toward one another is increasing
Modern King James verseion
We are bound to thank God always for you, my brothers, as it is right, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of each one of you abounds toward one another;
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
We are bound to thank God always for you brethren, as it is meet, because that your faith groweth exceedingly, and every one of you swimmeth in love toward another between yourselves,
Moffatt New Testament
We are bound always to thank God for you, brothers ??it is proper that we should, because your faith grows apace and your mutual love, one and all, is increasing.
Montgomery New Testament
I ought always to thank God for you, brothers, as is fitting because of the abundant growth of your faith and of the overflowing love with which every one of you is filled toward one another.
NET Bible
We ought to thank God always for you, brothers and sisters, and rightly so, because your faith flourishes more and more and the love of each one of you all for one another is ever greater.
New Heart English Bible
We are bound to always give thanks to God for you, brothers, even as it is appropriate, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of each and every one of you towards one another abounds;
Noyes New Testament
We ought to thank God always for you, brethren, as is fit, because your faith increaseth exceedingly, and the love of every one of you all toward each ether aboundeth;
Sawyer New Testament
We ought to thank God always for you, brothers, as is fit, because your faith increases greatly, and the love of every one of you all one for another abounds,
The Emphasized Bible
We are bound, to be giving thanks, unto God, continually, concerning you, brethren, even as it is, meet; because your faith groweth exceedingly, and the love of each one of you all one to another aboundeth,
Thomas Haweis New Testament
We are bound to give thanks to God always for you, brethren, as it is fit, because your faith groweth exceedingly, and the love of every one of you all towards each other aboundeth:
Twentieth Century New Testament
Brothers, it is our duty always to thank God about you, as is but right, considering the wonderful growth of your faith, and because, without exception, your love for one another is continually increasing.
Webster
We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is meet, because your faith groweth exceedingly, and the charity of every one of you all towards each other aboundeth;
Weymouth New Testament
Unceasing thanks are due from us to God on your behalf, brethren. They are appropriate because your faith is growing greatly, and the love of every one of you for all the others goes on increasing.
Williams New Testament
We always ought to be thanking God for you, brothers, as it is right to do so, because your faith is growing so much and the love of every one of you for one another is increasing
World English Bible
We are bound to always give thanks to God for you, brothers, even as it is appropriate, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of each and every one of you towards one another abounds;
Worrell New Testament
We ought to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is meet, because your faith is growing exceedingly, and the love of each one of you abounds toward one another;
Worsley New Testament
We ought always to give thanks to God on your account, my brethren, as it is fit; because your faith increaseth greatly, and the love of every one of you towards each other aboundeth:
Youngs Literal Translation
We ought to give thanks to God always for you, brethren, as it is meet, because increase greatly doth your faith, and abound doth the love of each one of you all, to one another;
Themes
spiritual Development » Examples of growth » The thessalonians
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Thessalonians
spiritual Growth » Examples of » The thessalonians
Spiritual » Examples of growth » The thessalonians
Suffering » Why God’s people suffer
Thankfulness » Should be offered » For faith exhibited by others
Thankfulness » Should be offered » For love exhibited by others
Thanksgiving » Should be offered » For faith exhibited by others
Thanksgiving » Should be offered » For love exhibited by others
Interlinear
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References
Hastings
Word Count of 37 Translations in 2 Thessalonians 1:3
Verse Info
Context Readings
Thanksgiving For The Thessalonian Believers
2
Grace to you and peace [inner calm and spiritual well-being] from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
3 We ought always and indeed are morally obligated [as those in debt] to give thanks to God for you,
Names
Cross References
2 Thessalonians 2:13
But we should and are [morally] obligated [as debtors] always to give thanks to God for you, believers beloved by the Lord, because God has chosen you from the beginning for salvation through the
Romans 1:8
First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith [your trust and confidence in His power, wisdom, and goodness] is being proclaimed in all the world.
1 Thessalonians 1:2-3
We give thanks to God always for all of you, continually mentioning you in our prayers;
1 Thessalonians 4:1
Finally, believers, we ask and admonish you in the Lord Jesus, that you follow the instruction that you received from us about how you ought to walk and please God (just as you are actually doing) and that you excel even more and more [pursuing a life of purpose and living in a way that expresses gratitude to God for your salvation].
Job 17:9
“Nevertheless the righteous will hold to his ways,
And he who has clean hands will grow stronger and stronger.
Psalm 84:7
They go from strength to strength [increasing in victorious power];
Each of them appears before God in Zion.
Psalm 92:13
Planted in the house of the Lord,
They will flourish in the courts of our God.
Proverbs 4:18
But the path of the just (righteous) is like the light of dawn,
That shines brighter and brighter until [it reaches its full strength and glory in] the perfect day.
Isaiah 40:29-31
He gives strength to the weary,
And to him who has no might He increases power.
Luke 15:32
Luke 17:5
The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith [our ability to confidently trust in God and in His power].”
John 15:2
1 Corinthians 1:4
I thank my God always for you because of the grace of God which was given you in Christ Jesus,
Ephesians 5:20
always giving thanks to God the Father for all things, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;
Philippians 1:7
It is right for me to feel this way about you, because [you have me in your heart as] I have you in my heart, since both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the good news [regarding salvation], all of you share in [His matchless] grace with me.
Philippians 1:9
And this I pray, that your love may abound more and more [displaying itself in greater depth] in real knowledge and in practical insight,
1 Thessalonians 3:6
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 3:9
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 3:12
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;
1 Thessalonians 4:9-10
Now concerning brotherly love, you have no need for anyone to write you, for you have been [personally] taught by God to love one another [that is, to have an unselfish concern for others and to do things for their benefit].
1 Peter 1:22
Since by your obedience to the truth you have purified yourselves for a sincere love of the believers, [see that you] love one another from the heart [always unselfishly seeking the best for one another],
2 Peter 1:5-10
For this very reason, applying your diligence [to the divine promises, make every effort] in [exercising] your faith to,
2 Peter 1:13
I think it right, as long as I am in this earthly tent, to inspire you by reminding you,
2 Peter 3:18
but grow [spiritually mature] in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be glory (honor, majesty, splendor), both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.