2 Thessalonians 3:1 “Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may spread q…”

2 Thessalonians 3:1

Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may spread quickly and be held in honor, just as it was with you.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you:

World English Bible

Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may spread rapidly and be glorified, even as also with you,

American Standard Version

Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may run and be glorified, even as also it is with you;

Geneva Bible 1599

Furthermore, brethren, pray for vs, that the worde of the Lord may haue free passage and be glorified, euen as it is with you,

Darby Translation

For the rest, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may run and be glorified, even as also with you;

Young's Literal Translation

As to the rest, pray ye, brethren, concerning us, that the word of the Lord may run and may be glorified, as also with you,

Bible in Basic English

For the rest, my brothers, let there be prayer for us that the word of the Lord may go forward with increasing glory, even as it does with you;

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Cross references

“pray”

1 Thessalonians 5:25 Colossians 4:3 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Romans 15:30 Matthew 9:38 Luke 10:2

1 Thessalonians 5:25 · BSB

Brothers, pray for us as well.

Colossians 4:3 · BSB

as you pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains.

1 Thessalonians 5:17 · BSB

Pray without ceasing.

Romans 15:30 · 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.

Matthew 9:38 · BSB

Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into His harvest.”

Luke 10:2 · BSB

And He told them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into His harvest.

“the word”

1 Corinthians 16:9 Acts 19:20 Acts 12:24 2 Timothy 2:9 Acts 6:7 Acts 13:49

1 Corinthians 16:9 · BSB

because a great door for effective work has opened to me, even though many oppose me.

Acts 19:20 · BSB

So the word of the Lord powerfully continued to spread and prevail.

Acts 12:24 · BSB

But the word of God continued to spread and multiply.

2 Timothy 2:9 · BSB

for which I suffer to the extent of being chained like a criminal. But the word of God cannot be chained!

Acts 6:7 · BSB

So the word of God continued to spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem grew rapidly, and a great number of priests became obedient to the faith.

Acts 13:49 · BSB

And the word of the Lord spread throughout that region.

“have free course”

Psalm 138:2 Acts 13:48

Psalm 138:2 · BSB

I bow down toward Your holy temple and give thanks to Your name for Your loving devotion and Your faithfulness; You have exalted Your name and Your word above all else.

Acts 13:48 · BSB

When the Gentiles heard this, they rejoiced and glorified the word of the Lord, and all who were appointed for eternal life believed.

“even”

1 Thessalonians 2:13 1 Thessalonians 2:1 1 Thessalonians 1:5

1 Thessalonians 2:13 · BSB

And we continually thank God because, when you received the word of God that you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as it truly is, the word of God, which is also now at work in you who believe.

1 Thessalonians 2:1 · BSB

You yourselves know, brothers, that our visit to you was not in vain.

1 Thessalonians 1:5 · BSB

because our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power, in the Holy Spirit, and with great conviction—just as you know we lived among you for your sake.

Also

1 Thessalonians 1:8 1 Thessalonians 4:1

1 Thessalonians 1:8 · BSB

For not only did the message of the Lord ring out from you to Macedonia and Achaia, but your faith in God has gone out to every place, so that we have no need to say anything more.

1 Thessalonians 4:1 · BSB

Finally, brothers, we ask and encourage you in the Lord Jesus to live in a way that is pleasing to God, just as you have received from us. This is how you already live, so you should do so all the more.

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

In context

2And pray that we may be delivered from wicked and evil men; for not everyone holds to the faith.

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