1 Thessalonians 3:8 “For now we can go on living, as long as you are standing firm in the L…”

1 Thessalonians 3:8

For now we can go on living, as long as you are standing firm in the Lord.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

For now we live, if ye stand fast in the Lord.

World English Bible

For now we live, if you stand fast in the Lord.

American Standard Version

for now we live, if ye stand fast in the Lord.

Geneva Bible 1599

For nowe are wee aliue, if ye stand fast in the Lord.

Darby Translation

because now we live if ye stand firm in [the] Lord.

Young's Literal Translation

because now we live, if ye may stand fast in the Lord;

Bible in Basic English

For it is life to us if you keep your faith in the Lord unchanged.

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Cross references

“we live”

Philippians 1:21 Psalm 30:5 1 Samuel 25:6

Philippians 1:21 · BSB

For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.

Psalm 30:5 · BSB

For His anger is fleeting, but His favor lasts a lifetime. Weeping may stay the night, but joy comes in the morning.

1 Samuel 25:6 · BSB

and say to him, ‘Long life to you, and peace to you and to your house and to all that belongs to you.

“if”

1 Corinthians 16:13 Colossians 1:23 Revelation 3:11 Hebrews 4:14 Hebrews 10:23 Acts 11:23

1 Corinthians 16:13 · BSB

Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong.

Colossians 1:23 · BSB

if indeed you continue in your faith, established and firm, not moved from the hope of the gospel you heard, which has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become a servant.

Revelation 3:11 · BSB

I am coming soon. Hold fast to what you have, so that no one will take your crown.

Hebrews 4:14 · BSB

Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to what we profess.

Hebrews 10:23 · BSB

Let us hold resolutely to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful.

Acts 11:23 · BSB

When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to abide in the Lord with all their hearts.

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

In context

7For this reason, brothers, in all our distress and persecution, we have been reassured about you, because of your faith.

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

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