1 Thessalonians 3:10 “Night and day we pray most earnestly that we may see you face to face…”

1 Thessalonians 3:10

Night and day we pray most earnestly that we may see you face to face and supply what is lacking in your faith.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Night and day praying exceedingly that we might see your face, and might perfect that which is lacking in your faith?

World English Bible

night and day praying exceedingly that we may see your face and may perfect that which is lacking in your faith?

American Standard Version

night and day praying exceedingly that we may see your face, and may perfect that which is lacking in your faith?

Geneva Bible 1599

Night and day, praying exceedingly that wee might see your face, and might accomplish that which is lacking in your faith?

Darby Translation

night and day beseeching exceedingly to the end that we may see your face, and perfect what is lacking in your faith?

Young's Literal Translation

night and day exceedingly beseeching, that we might see your face, and perfect the things lacking in your faith.

Bible in Basic English

Night and day requesting God again and again that we may see your face and make your faith complete.

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Cross references

“Night”

Acts 26:7 2 Timothy 1:3 Luke 2:37 Revelation 4:8 Revelation 7:15

Acts 26:7 · BSB

the promise our twelve tribes are hoping to see fulfilled as they earnestly serve God day and night. It is because of this hope, O king, that I am accused by the Jews.

2 Timothy 1:3 · BSB

I thank God, whom I serve with a clear conscience as did my forefathers, as I constantly remember you night and day in my prayers.

Luke 2:37 · BSB

and then was a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the temple, but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying.

Revelation 4:8 · BSB

And each of the four living creatures had six wings and was covered with eyes all around and within. Day and night they never stop saying: “Holy, Holy, Holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come!”

Revelation 7:15 · BSB

For this reason, they are before the throne of God and serve Him day and night in His temple; and the One seated on the throne will spread His tabernacle over them.

“praying”

1 Thessalonians 3:11 Romans 15:30–32 Philemon 1:22 1 Thessalonians 2:17 1 Thessalonians 2:18 Romans 1:10

1 Thessalonians 3:11 · BSB

Now may our God and Father Himself, and our Lord Jesus, direct our way to you.

Romans 15:30–32 · BSB

Now I urge you, brothers, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to join me in my struggle by praying to God for me.

Philemon 1:22 · BSB

In the meantime, prepare a guest room for me, because I hope that through your prayers I will be restored to you.

1 Thessalonians 2:17 · BSB

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.

1 Thessalonians 2:18 · BSB

For we wanted to come to you—indeed I, Paul, tried again and again—but Satan obstructed us.

Romans 1:10 · BSB

in my prayers at all times, asking that now at last by God’s will I may succeed in coming to you.

“might perfect”

2 Corinthians 13:9 2 Corinthians 1:24 Philippians 1:25 2 Corinthians 1:15 2 Thessalonians 1:11 Colossians 1:28

2 Corinthians 13:9 · BSB

In fact, we rejoice when we are weak but you are strong, and our prayer is for your perfection.

2 Corinthians 1:24 · BSB

Not that we lord it over your faith, but we are fellow workers with you for your joy, because it is by faith that you stand firm.

Philippians 1:25 · BSB

Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith,

2 Corinthians 1:15 · BSB

Confident of this, I planned to visit you first, so that you might receive a double blessing.

2 Thessalonians 1:11 · BSB

To this end, we always pray for you, that our God will count you worthy of His calling, and that He will powerfully fulfill your every good desire and work of faith,

Colossians 1:28 · BSB

We proclaim Him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

9How can we adequately thank God for you in return for our great joy over you in His presence?

11Now may our God and Father Himself, and our Lord Jesus, direct our way to you.

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