1 Thessalonians 3:13

Translations

Modern

…so that He may establish your hearts in blamelessness and holiness before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all His saints. Amen.

Traditional

To the end he may stablish your hearts unblameable in holiness before God, even our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all his saints.

Literal

…in order to strengthen your hearts, blameless in holiness before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all His saints. Amen.

Latin

…ad confirmanda corda vestra sine querela in sanctitate, ante Deum et Patrem nostrum, in adventu Domini nostri Jesu Christi cum omnibus sanctis ejus. Amen.

Original

Greek

English

…so that He may establish your hearts in blamelessness and holiness before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all His saints. Amen.

Notes

1 Thessalonians 3:13

In the final part of this prayer, Paul prays that their hearts will be strong, innocent, and holy. Here, the word hearts means their behavior and moral strength (3:11–13; Matthew 5:8; Acts 15:9; Hebrews 10:22).
When Jesus comes, he will be with all his holy people. This may mean angels (Deuteronomy 33:2; Psalm 89:5, 7; Daniel 4:13; 8:13; Matthew 13:41; Mark 8:38; 13:26–27; 2 Thessalonians 1:7).

1 Thessalonians 2:1–3:13

The letter begins by discussing the character of Paul and his associates, as well as how the Thessalonians accepted the good news (2:1–12; 13–16).

It emphasizes Paul’s genuine care for the church, mentioning:

his efforts to visit them again (2:17–20), and
his choice to send Timothy when he could not go himself (3:1–5).

It concludes with the apostle Paul’s happiness about Timothy’s positive report and his prayers to return to the church (3:6–9; 10–13). This detailed defense addresses criticisms of Paul’s sudden departure and long absence.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul)

Related verses

Colossians 1:22
But now He has reconciled you by Christ’s physical body through death to present you holy, unblemished, and blameless in His presence—
1 Thessalonians 5:23
Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely, and may your entire spirit, soul, and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Ephesians 5:27
…and to present her to Himself as a glorious church, without stain or wrinkle or any such blemish, but holy and blameless.
1 Thessalonians 2:19
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?
Jude 1:14
Enoch, the seventh from Adam, also prophesied about them: “Behold, the Lord is coming with myriads of His holy ones
1 Corinthians 1:7–8
Therefore you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly await the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Jude 1:24
Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you unblemished in His glorious presence, with great joy—
1 Thessalonians 4:15
By the word of the Lord, we declare to you that we who are alive and remain until the coming of the Lord will by no means precede those who have fallen asleep.
1 Thessalonians 3:11
Now may our God and Father Himself, and our Lord Jesus, direct our way to you.
Zechariah 14:5
You will flee by My mountain valley, for it will extend to Azal. You will flee as you fled from the earthquake in the days of Uzziah king of Judah. Then the LORD my God will come, and all the holy ones with Him.
Deuteronomy 33:2
He said: “The LORD came from Sinai and dawned upon us from Seir; He shone forth from Mount Paran and came with myriads of holy ones, with flaming fire at His right hand.
Philippians 1:10
…so that you may be able to test and prove what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ,

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

First Letter to the Thessalonians Heart Parousia Paul the Apostle

Topics

Decision: General Scriptures Concerning God: Fatherhood of Grace of God: Growth In Heart: Renewed: Strengthened Holiness: General Scriptures Concerning Holiness: Saints: Shall be Presented to God In Intercession: Exemplified Jesus, the Christ: Second Coming of Perfection: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Perseverance: General Scriptures Concerning Sinlessness: General Scriptures Concerning Steadfastness: Ministers: should Pray For, in Their People The Heart: God: Establishes The Second Coming of Christ: Shall be Blameless At The Second Coming of Christ: The Manner of with his Saints

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