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1 Thessalonians 3 :: Amplified Bible (AMP)

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Encouragement of Timothy’s Visit

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Therefore, when we could no longer endure our separation [from you], we thought it best to be left behind, alone at Athens,

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Unchecked Copy Box1Th 3:2 - and so we sent Timothy, our brother and God’s servant in [spreading] the good news of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you [exhorting, comforting, and establishing you] in regard to your faith,

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Unchecked Copy Box1Th 3:3 - so that no one would be unsettled by these difficulties [to which I have referred]. For you know that we have been destined for this [as something unavoidable in our position].

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Unchecked Copy Box1Th 3:4 - For even when we were with you, we warned you plainly in advance that we were going to experience persecution; and so, as you know, it has come to pass.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Th 3:5 - For this reason, when I could no longer endure the suspense, I sent someone to find out about your faith [how you were holding up under pressure], for fear that somehow the tempter had tempted you and our work [among you] would prove to be ineffective.

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But now that Timothy has come back to us from [his visit with] you, and has brought us good news of your [steadfast] faith and [the warmth of your] love, and [reported] that you always think kindly of us and treasure your memories of us, longing to see us just as we long to see you,

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Unchecked Copy Box1Th 3:7 - for this reason, brothers and sisters, during all our distress and suffering we have been comforted and greatly encouraged about you because of your faith [your unwavering trust in God—placing yourselves completely in His loving hands];

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Unchecked Copy Box1Th 3:8 - because now we really live [in spite of everything], if you stand firm in the Lord.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Th 3:9 - For what [adequate] thanks can we offer to God for you in return for all the joy and delight we have before our God on your account?

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Unchecked Copy Box1Th 3:10 - We continue to pray night and day most earnestly that we may see you face to face, and may complete whatever may be imperfect and lacking in your faith.

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Now may our God and Father Himself, and Jesus our Lord guide our steps to you [by removing the obstacles that stand in our way].

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Unchecked Copy Box1Th 3:12 - And may the Lord cause you to increase and excel and overflow in love for one another, and for all people, just as we also do for you;

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Unchecked Copy Box1Th 3:13 - so that He may strengthen and establish your hearts without blame in holiness in the sight of our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all His [fn]saints (God’s people).
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All born-again believers (saints) have been reborn from above--spiritually transformed, renewed, made holy and set apart for God’s purpose.
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