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Timothy’s Encouraging Report

1 Thessalonians 3:8

In 9 translations

BSB
For now we can go on living, as long as you are standing firm in the Lord.
KJV
For now we live, if ye stand fast in the Lord.
WEB
For now we live, if you stand fast in the Lord.
ASV
for now we live, if ye stand fast in the Lord.
LSV
because now we live, if you may stand fast in the LORD.
YLT
because now we live, if ye may stand fast in the Lord;
DBY
because now we live if ye stand firm in [the] Lord.
DRC
Because now we live, if you stand in the Lord.
GNV
For nowe are wee aliue, if ye stand fast in the Lord.

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Words in brackets are English the glossers added; the Greek has no word for them, and they can carry a choice of tense or meaning.

Where the editions differ

Editions are published forms of the Hebrew and Greek texts. Meet the editions and sources →

  • NA28, NA27, Tyndale House, SBLGNT (2010), Westcott–Hort, Tregelles, Byzantine text read στήκετε (“are standing firm”); Textus Receptus read στήκητε (“shall stand firm”).

Edition differences: STEP Bible, based on work at Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0). Names and codes expanded; consecutive words grouped. Comparisons follow the editions used by the source; see version details.

Original-language editions

SBLGNT
ὅτι νῦν ζῶμεν ἐὰν ὑμεῖς στήκετε ἐν κυρίῳ.
RP2018
ὅτι νῦν ζῶμεν, ἐὰν ὑμεῖς στήκετε ἐν κυρίῳ.
TR-Boyd
ὅτι νῦν ζῶμεν, ἐὰν ὑμεῖς στήκητε ἐν Κυρίῳ.
SCR1894
οτι νυν ζωμεν εαν υμεις στηκητε εν κυριω

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Cross-references most cited first

  • 1 Corinthians 16:13Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong.
  • Colossians 1:23if indeed you continue in your faith, established and firm, not moved from the hope of the gospel you heard, which has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become a servant.
  • Revelation 3:11I am coming soon. Hold fast to what you have, so that no one will take your crown.
  • Hebrews 10:23Let us hold resolutely to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful.
  • Hebrews 4:14Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to what we profess.
  • Philippians 1:21For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
  • Psalms 30:5For His anger is fleeting, but His favor lasts a lifetime. Weeping may stay the night, but joy comes in the morning.
  • Hebrews 3:14We have come to share in Christ if we hold firmly to the end the assurance we had at first.
  • Revelation 3:3Remember, then, what you have received and heard. Keep it and repent. If you do not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will not know the hour when I will come upon you.
  • Acts 11:23When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to abide in the Lord with all their hearts.
  • Ephesians 3:17so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. Then you, being rooted and grounded in love,
  • Ephesians 4:15–16Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into Christ Himself, who is the head. From Him the whole body, fitted and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in…
  • Philippians 1:27Nevertheless, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending side by side…
  • 1 Samuel 25:6and say to him, ‘Long life to you, and peace to you and your house and to all that belongs to you.
  • 1 Corinthians 15:58Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.
  • Ephesians 6:13–14Therefore take up the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you will be able to stand your ground, and having done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your…

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