Devine Scripture

2 Thessalonians 1:3

2 Thessalonians chapter 1 · verse 3 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

We are bound to give thanks to God always for you, brethren, even as it is meet, for that your faith groweth exceedingly, and the love of each one of you all toward one another aboundeth;

KJV

King James Version · 1611

We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is meet, because that your faith groweth exceedingly, and the charity of every one of you all toward each other aboundeth;

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

We are bound to give thanks to God always for you, brethren, even as it is meet, for that your faith groweth exceedingly, and the love of each one of you all toward one another aboundeth;

Context

v.2Grace to you and peace from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

v.3This passage

v.4so that we ourselves glory in you in the churches of God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and in the afflictions which ye endure;

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 1 Thessalonians 3:9

    For what thanksgiving can we render again unto God for you, for all the joy wherewith we joy for your sakes before our God;

  • Proverbs 4:18

    But the path of the righteous is as the dawning light, That shineth more and more unto the perfect day.

  • 1 Thessalonians 3:6

    But when Timothy came even now unto us from you, and brought us glad tidings of your faith and love, and that ye have good remembrance of us always, longing to see us, even as we also to see you;

  • 1 Thessalonians 4:9

    But concerning love of the brethren ye have no need that one write unto you: for ye yourselves are taught of God to love one another;

  • John 15:2

    Every branch in me that beareth not fruit, he taketh it away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he cleanseth it, that it may bear more fruit.

  • Philippians 1:9

    And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and all discernment;