1 Thessalonians 3:6-13

1 Thessalonians 3:6-13

[6] But  now  when Timotheus  came  from  unto  and  good tidings  faith  and  charity,  and  that  ye have  good  remembrance  always,  desiring greatly  as  also  [7] Therefore,  brethren,  we were comforted  over  all  affliction  and  distress  by  faith:  [8] For  now  we live,  if  stand fast  in  the Lord.  [9] For  what  thanks  can we  to God  again  for  for  all  the joy  wherewith  we joy  for  before  God;  [10] Night  and  day  praying  that  face,  and  might perfect  that which is lacking  faith?  [11] Now  God  himself  and  Father,  and  Lord  Jesus  direct  way  unto  [12] And  the Lord  to increase  and  abound  in love  toward  another,  and  toward  all  men, even  as  do toward  [13] To the end  he may stablish  hearts  unblameable  in  holiness  before  God,  even  Father,  at  the coming  Lord  Jesus  with  all  his  saints. 

What does 1 Thessalonians 3:6-13 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

Paul rejoiced when he heard that the Thessalonians were withstanding persecution. He shared his reaction to this news with them to encourage them to persevere as their afflictions continued.