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2 Thessalonians 3:4

In 9 translations

BSB
And we have confidence in the Lord that you are doing and will continue to do what we command.
KJV
And we have confidence in the Lord touching you, that ye both do and will do the things which we command you.
WEB
We have confidence in the Lord concerning you, that you both do and will do the things we command.
ASV
And we have confidence in the Lord touching you, that ye both do and will do the things which we command.
LSV
and we now have confidence in the LORD, that which we command you both do and will do;
YLT
and we have confidence in the Lord touching you, that the things that we command you ye both do and will do;
DBY
But we trust in the Lord as to you, that the things which we enjoin, ye both do and will do.
DRC
And we have confidence concerning you in the Lord, that the things which we command, you both do, and will do.
GNV
And we are perswaded of you through the Lord, that ye both doe, and will doe the things which we warne you of.

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Spelling, punctuation and minor wording (1)
  • In STEPBible’s comparison, Textus Receptus, Byzantine text include ὑμῖν (“to you”); NA28, NA27, Tyndale House, SBLGNT (2010), Westcott–Hort, Tregelles do not include this wording.
SBLGNT apparatus (1)

A comparison of published Greek editions. “Add” means after the SBLGNT wording; “omit” refers to that wording.

  • SBLGNT: παραγγέλλομεν. Westcott and Hort (1881), Tregelles, Nestle–Aland 28th edition read παραγγέλλομεν; Robinson–Pierpont add ὑμῖν.

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT
πεποίθαμεν δὲ ἐν κυρίῳ ἐφʼ ὑμᾶς, ὅτι ἃ παραγγέλλομεν καὶ ποιεῖτε καὶ ποιήσετε.
RP2018
Πεποίθαμεν δὲ ἐν κυρίῳ ἐφ’ ὑμᾶς, ὅτι ἃ παραγγέλλομεν ὑμῖν, καὶ ποιεῖτε καὶ ποιήσετε.
TR-Boyd
Πεποίθαμεν δὲ ἐν Κυρίῳ ἐφ᾿ ὑμᾶς, ὅτι ἃ παραγγέλλομεν ὑμῖν, καὶ ποιεῖτε καὶ ποιήσετε.
SCR1894
πεποιθαμεν δε εν κυριω εφ υμας οτι α παραγγελλομεν υμιν και ποιειτε και ποιησετε

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  • Philippians 1:6being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
  • Philemon 1:21Confident of your obedience, I write to you, knowing that you will do even more than I ask.
  • 1 Thessalonians 4:10And you are indeed showing this love to all the brothers throughout Macedonia. But we urge you, brothers, to excel more and more
  • Philippians 2:12Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now even more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling.
  • 2 Corinthians 2:3I wrote as I did so that on my arrival I would not be saddened by those who ought to make me rejoice. I had confidence in all of you, that you would share my joy.
  • 2 Thessalonians 3:6Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from any brother who leads an undisciplined life that is not in keeping with the tradition you received from us.
  • 1 Thessalonians 4:1–2Finally, brothers, we ask and encourage you in the Lord Jesus to live in a way that is pleasing to God, just as you have received from us. This is how you already live, so you should do so all the more. For you know…
  • 2 Thessalonians 3:12We command and urge such people by our Lord Jesus Christ to begin working quietly to earn their own living.
  • Matthew 28:20and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
  • Romans 15:14I myself am convinced, my brothers, that you yourselves are full of goodness, brimming with knowledge, and able to instruct one another.
  • 1 Corinthians 7:19Circumcision is nothing and uncircumcision is nothing. Keeping God’s commandments is what counts.
  • 2 Corinthians 7:15–16And his affection for you is even greater when he remembers that you were all obedient as you welcomed him with fear and trembling. I rejoice that I can have complete confidence in you.
  • 2 Corinthians 2:9My purpose in writing you was to see if you would stand the test and be obedient in everything.
  • Romans 15:18I will not presume to speak of anything except what Christ has accomplished through me in leading the Gentiles to obedience by word and deed,
  • Romans 2:7To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life.
  • 1 Corinthians 14:37If anyone considers himself a prophet or spiritual person, let him acknowledge that what I am writing you is the Lord’s command.

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