New International Version Therefore, brothers and sisters, in all our distress and persecution we were encouraged about you because of your faith. New Living Translation So we have been greatly encouraged in the midst of our troubles and suffering, dear brothers and sisters, because you have remained strong in your faith. English Standard Version for this reason, brothers, in all our distress and affliction we have been comforted about you through your faith. Berean Standard Bible For this reason, brothers, in all our distress and persecution, we have been reassured about you, because of your faith. Berean Literal Bible because of this, brothers, we were encouraged over you⁺ in all our hardship and tribulation, because of your⁺ faith. King James Bible Therefore, brethren, we were comforted over you in all our affliction and distress by your faith: New King James Version therefore, brethren, in all our affliction and distress we were comforted concerning you by your faith. New American Standard Bible for this reason, brothers and sisters, in all our distress and affliction we were comforted about you through your faith; NASB 1995 for this reason, brethren, in all our distress and affliction we were comforted about you through your faith; NASB 1977 for this reason, brethren, in all our distress and affliction we were comforted about you through your faith; Legacy Standard Bible for this reason, brothers, in all our distress and affliction we were comforted about you through your faith; Amplified Bible 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]; Berean Annotated Bible For this reason, brothers (and sisters), in all our distress and persecution, we have been reassured about you⁺, because of your⁺ faith. Christian Standard Bible Therefore, brothers and sisters, in all our distress and affliction, we were encouraged about you through your faith. Holman Christian Standard Bible Therefore, brothers, in all our distress and persecution, we were encouraged about you through your faith. American Standard Version for this cause, brethren, we were comforted over you in all our distress and affliction through your faith: Contemporary English Version My friends, even though we have a lot of trouble and suffering, your faith makes us feel better about you. English Revised Version for this cause, brethren, we were comforted over you in all our distress and affliction through your faith: GOD'S WORD® Translation So brothers and sisters, your faith has encouraged us in all our distress and trouble. Good News Translation So, in all our trouble and suffering we have been encouraged about you, friends. It was your faith that encouraged us, International Standard Version That's why, brothers, in all our distress and persecution we have been encouraged about you by your faith. NET Bible So in all our distress and affliction, we were reassured about you, brothers and sisters, through your faith. New Heart English Bible for this cause, brothers, we were comforted over you in all our distress and affliction through your faith. Webster's Bible Translation Therefore, brethren, by your faith we were comforted over you in all our affliction and distress: Weymouth New Testament for this reason in our distress and trouble we have been comforted about you, brethren, by your faith. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleFor this reason, brothers, in all our persecution and distress, we have been reassured about you, because of your faith. World English Bible For this cause, brothers, we were comforted over you in all our distress and affliction through your faith. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionbecause of this we were comforted, brothers, over you, in all our tribulation and necessity, through your faith, Berean Literal Bible because of this, brothers, we were encouraged over you⁺ in all our hardship and tribulation, because of your⁺ faith. Young's Literal Translation because of this we were comforted, brethren, over you, in all our tribulation and necessity, through your faith, Smith's Literal Translation For this, brethren, were we comforted in you in all our pressure, and necessity by your faith: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleTherefore we were comforted, brethren, in you, in all our necessity and tribulation, by your faith, Catholic Public Domain Version As a result, we were consoled in you, brothers, in the midst of all our difficulties and tribulations, through your faith. New American Bible Because of this, we have been reassured about you, brothers, in our every distress and affliction, through your faith. New Revised Standard Version For this reason, brothers and sisters, during all our distress and persecution we have been encouraged about you through your faith. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTherefore, our brethren, we have been comforted by you, in the midst of all our distress and tribulations because of your faith: Aramaic Bible in Plain English Therefore we were comforted by you, brethren, concerning all our adversities and in our afflictions, because of your faith. NT Translations Anderson New Testamentfor this reason we are comforted concerning you, brethren, in all our distress and affliction, by your faith: Godbey New Testament therefore we were comforted, brethren, over you in all our distress and tribulation on account of your faith; Haweis New Testament for this cause we have felt consolation, brethren, in you under all our tribulation and distress, because of your fidelity. Mace New Testament Thus, my brethren, your conduct has given us great consolation, under all our persecutions and distress. Weymouth New Testament for this reason in our distress and trouble we have been comforted about you, brethren, by your faith. Worrell New Testament for this reason, brethren, we were comforted over you, in all our tribulation and distress, through your faith; Worsley New Testament by this we were comforted in you, my brethren, under all our affliction and distress, because of your faith: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Timothy's Encouraging Report6But just now, Timothy has returned from his visit with the good news about your faith, your love, and the fond memories you have preserved, longing to see us just as we long to see you. 7For this reason, brothers, in all our distress and persecution, we have been reassured about you, because of your faith. 8For now we can go on living, as long as you are standing firm in the Lord.… Cross References For this reason, brothers, 1 Thessalonians 2:17-20 Brothers, although we were torn away from you for a short time (in person, not in heart), our desire to see you face to face was even more intense. / For we wanted to come to you—indeed I, Paul, tried again and again—but Satan obstructed us. / After all, who is our hope, our joy, our crown of boasting, if it is not you yourselves in the presence of our Lord Jesus at His coming? … Philippians 4:1 Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you must stand firm in the Lord, my beloved. 1 Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. in all our distress and persecution, Acts 17:5-10 The Jews, however, became jealous. So they brought in some troublemakers from the marketplace, formed a mob, and sent the city into an uproar. They raided Jason’s house in search of Paul and Silas, hoping to bring them out to the people. / But when they could not find them, they dragged Jason and some other brothers before the city officials, shouting, “These men who have turned the world upside down have now come here, / and Jason has welcomed them into his home. They are all defying Caesar’s decrees, saying that there is another king, named Jesus!” … 2 Thessalonians 1:4 That is why we boast among God’s churches about your perseverance and faith in the face of all the persecution and affliction you are enduring. 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 We are hard pressed on all sides, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; / persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed. we have been reassured about you, 2 Corinthians 7:6-7 But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the arrival of Titus, / and not only by his arrival, but also by the comfort he had received from you. He told us about your longing, your mourning, and your zeal for me, so that I rejoiced all the more. 2 Corinthians 7:13 On account of this, we are encouraged. In addition to our own encouragement, we were even more delighted by the joy of Titus. For his spirit has been refreshed by all of you. Philemon 1:7 I take great joy and encouragement in your love, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the saints. because of your faith. Romans 1:12 that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith. 2 Thessalonians 1:3-4 We are obligated to thank God for you all the time, brothers, as is fitting, because your faith is growing more and more, and your love for one another is increasing. / That is why we boast among God’s churches about your perseverance and faith in the face of all the persecution and affliction you are enduring. Colossians 1:4 because we have heard about your faith in Christ Jesus and your love for all the saints— 2 Corinthians 1:4 who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. Philippians 1:29-30 For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for Him, / since you are encountering the same struggle you saw I had, and now hear that I still have. Romans 5:3-5 Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; / perseverance, character; and character, hope. / And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out His love into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, whom He has given us. 2 Corinthians 1:6 If we are afflicted, it is for your comfort and salvation; if we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which accomplishes in you patient endurance of the same sufferings we experience. Treasury of Scripture Therefore, brothers, we were comforted over you in all our affliction and distress by your faith: we were. 1 Thessalonians 3:8,9 For now we live, if ye stand fast in the Lord… 2 Corinthians 1:4 Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God. 2 Corinthians 7:6,7,13 Nevertheless God, that comforteth those that are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus; … in all. Acts 17:4-10 And some of them believed, and consorted with Paul and Silas; and of the devout Greeks a great multitude, and of the chief women not a few… 1 Corinthians 4:9-13 For I think that God hath set forth us the apostles last, as it were appointed to death: for we are made a spectacle unto the world, and to angels, and to men… 2 Corinthians 11:23-28 Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as a fool) I am more; in labours more abundant, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequent, in deaths oft… Jump to Previous Affliction Cause Comforted Distress Encouraged Faith Grief Necessity Persecution Reason Tribulation TroubleJump to Next Affliction Cause Comforted Distress Encouraged Faith Grief Necessity Persecution Reason Tribulation Trouble1 Thessalonians 3 1. Paul testifies his great love to the Thessalonians, 5. partly by sending Timothy unto them to strengthen and comfort them; 7. partly by rejoicing in their well-doing; 10. and partly by praying for them, and desiring a safe coming unto them. For this reason, brothers, Paul addresses the Thessalonian believers with the warmth of spiritual family, recognizing their shared union in Christ despite distance and hardship. 1Th 2:17-20 Brothers, although we were torn away from you… in all our distress and persecution, Paul and his companions were enduring opposition as they continued their ministry. Their suffering was not unexpected, since the spread of the gospel often brought hostility from those who rejected it. Act 17:5-10 The Jews, however, became jealous. So they brought… we have been reassured about you, News of the church’s endurance brought Paul comfort. Though separated from them and burdened by his own trials, he was encouraged that they had not abandoned the faith. 2Co 7:6-7 But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us… because of your faith. Their steadfast trust in Christ showed that the gospel had taken root among them. Their perseverance under pressure strengthened Paul and confirmed the reality of God’s work in their lives. Rom 1:12 that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged… Persons / Places / Events 1. PaulThe apostle who wrote the letter to the Thessalonians. He is expressing his relief and joy over the faith of the Thessalonian believers. 2. Thessalonians The recipients of the letter, a group of Christians in Thessalonica who were enduring persecution for their faith. 3. Timothy Paul's fellow worker who had been sent to Thessalonica to strengthen and encourage the believers in their faith. 4. Distress and Persecution The challenges and sufferings faced by Paul and his companions, as well as the Thessalonian church, due to their commitment to the Gospel. 5. Faith The steadfast belief and trust in Jesus Christ exhibited by the Thessalonian believers, which served as a source of encouragement to Paul. Teaching Points The Power of Faith in AdversityFaith can be a source of strength and encouragement not only for oneself but also for others who witness it. Community Support in Trials The mutual encouragement between Paul and the Thessalonians highlights the importance of community and support during difficult times. Endurance Through Persecution The Thessalonians' perseverance serves as a model for enduring trials with faith and hope in Christ. The Role of Encouragement Just as Timothy was sent to encourage the Thessalonians, believers today are called to support and uplift one another in faith. Reassurance in Shared Faith The shared faith among believers can provide reassurance and comfort, even in the midst of distress and persecution. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Thessalonians 3:7?2. How does 1 Thessalonians 3:7 encourage us during our own trials today? 3. What role does faith play in providing comfort, according to 1 Thessalonians 3:7? 4. How can we support others in distress, as Paul did in Thessalonians? 5. What scriptural connections highlight the importance of mutual encouragement among believers? 6. How can we apply Paul's example of finding joy in others' faithfulness? 7. How does 1 Thessalonians 3:7 provide comfort during times of distress and persecution? 8. What historical context influenced Paul's message in 1 Thessalonians 3:7? 9. How does 1 Thessalonians 3:7 reflect the early Christian community's struggles? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Thessalonians 3? (7) In all our affliction and distress.--The words give no decisive indication whether the distress came from within or from without, and it is impossible to specify in what it consisted; but either way it suits very well with Acts 18:5-17; 1Corinthians 2:3.Verse 7. - Therefore, brethren, we were comforted over you - with reference to you - in all our affliction and distress. Some refer "affliction" to outward troubles, and "distress" to internal evils - referring the one to the persecutions arising from his Corinthian opponents, and the other to his bodily infirmity (Koch). Such a distinction is, however, precarious. The words do not refer to the apostle's anxiety on account of the Thessalonians, for that was removed by the coming of Timothy. Clearly some external trouble is denoted. Paul, when he preached the gospel at Corinth, and before he obtained the protection of Gallio, was exposed to much persecution and danger. The Jews had expelled him from their synagogue (Acts 18:6), and attempts had been made against him which at length broke out into an insurrection against him, when he was dragged before the Roman tribunal (Acts 18:12). His condition at Corinth when he wrote this Epistle was dark and gloomy. By your faith; by the steadfastness of your faith. The good news which Timothy brought of the faith and love of the Thessalonians comforted the apostle amid all the trials and difficulties and disappointments of his ministry (comp. with this passage 2 Corinthians 7:4-7). Paul, battered by trials, hears of the Thessalonians’ steadfast faith and immediately finds fresh courage. Their perseverance confirms the power of the gospel and reminds us that believers are linked together: when one part stands firm, the whole body is strengthened. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek For this reason,διὰ (dia) Preposition Strong's 1223: A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. brothers, ἀδελφοί (adelphoi) Noun - Vocative Masculine Plural Strong's 80: A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote. in ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition Strong's 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at. all πάσῃ (pasē) Adjective - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. our ἡμῶν (hēmōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. distress ἀνάγκῃ (anankē) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 318: From ana and the base of agkale; constraint; by implication, distress. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. persecution, θλίψει (thlipsei) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 2347: Persecution, affliction, distress, tribulation. From thlibo; pressure. we have been reassured παρεκλήθημεν (pareklēthēmen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 1st Person Plural Strong's 3870: From para and kaleo; to call near, i.e. Invite, invoke. about ἐφ’ (eph’) Preposition Strong's 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at. you, ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. because of διὰ (dia) Preposition Strong's 1223: A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. your ὑμῶν (hymōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. faith. πίστεως (pisteōs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 4102: Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. Additonal Resources 1 Thessalonians 3:7 Blue Letter Bible1 Thessalonians 3:7 Bible Gateway 1 Thessalonians 3:7 Bible.com 1 Thessalonians 3:7 NIV |
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