1 Thessalonians 3:7

Translations

Modern

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

Traditional

Therefore, brethren, we were comforted over you in all our affliction and distress by your faith:

Literal

…because of this, brothers, we were encouraged over you in all our hardship and tribulation, because of your faith.

Latin

…ideo consolati sumus, fratres, in vobis in omni necessitate et tribulatione nostra, per fidem vestram,

Original

Greek

English

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

Notes

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

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.
2 John 1:4
I was overjoyed to find some of your children walking in the truth, just as the Father has commanded us.
1 Thessalonians 3:8–9
For now we can go on living, as long as you are standing firm in the Lord.
2 Corinthians 7:6–7
But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the arrival of Titus,
2 Corinthians 11:23–28
Are they servants of Christ? (I am speaking as if I were out of my mind.) I am so much more: in harder labor, in more imprisonments, in worse beatings, in frequent danger of death.
1 Corinthians 4:9–13
For it seems to me that God has displayed us apostles at the end of the procession, like prisoners appointed for death. We have become a spectacle to the whole world, to angels as well as to men.
Acts 17:4–10
Some of the Jews were persuaded and joined Paul and Silas, along with a large number of God-fearing Greeks and quite a few leading women.
2 Timothy 3:10–12
You, however, have observed my teaching, my conduct, my purpose, my faith, my patience, my love, my perseverance,
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.

Glossary

First Letter to the Thessalonians

Topics

Faith: Faith in Christ: Thessalonians Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man Ministers: when Faithful: Rejoice in the Faith and Holiness of Their People

1 Thessalonians 3:7

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