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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "//www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="//www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1" /><title>1 Thessalonians 3:9 How can we adequately thank God for you in return for our great joy over you in His presence?</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/1_thessalonians/3-9.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/new9.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><meta property="og:image" content="https://biblehub.com/visuals/9/52_1Th_03_09.jpg" /><meta property="og:title" content="1 Thessalonians 3:9 - Timothy's Encouraging Report" /><meta property="og:site_name" content="Bible Hub" /><meta property="og:description" content="How can we adequately thank God for you in return for our great joy over you in His presence?" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/vmenus/1_thessalonians/3-9.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="/bmc/1_thessalonians/3-9.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/1_thessalonians/">1 Thessalonians</a> > <a href="/1_thessalonians/3.htm">Chapter 3</a> > Verse 9</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div><div id="ad1"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/ad9.htm" width="100%" height="48" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/1_thessalonians/3-8.htm" title="1 Thessalonians 3:8">◄</a> 1 Thessalonians 3:9 <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-10.htm" title="1 Thessalonians 3:10">►</a></div></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse"> <a href="#audio" class="clickchap2" title="Context and Audio Bible"> Audio </a> <a href="#crossref" class="clickchap2" title="Cross References"> Cross </a> <a href="#study" class="clickchap2" title="Study Bible"> Study </a> <a href="#commentary" class="clickchap2" title="Commentary"> Comm </a> <a href="#lexicon" class="clickchap2" title="Lexicon"> Greek </a> </div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv">Verse<a href="/bsb/1_thessalonians/3.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/1_thessalonians/3.htm">New International Version</a> How can we thank God enough for you in return for all the joy we have in the presence of our God because of you? <a href="/nlt/1_thessalonians/3.htm">New Living Translation</a> How we thank God for you! Because of you we have great joy as we enter God’s presence. <a href="/esv/1_thessalonians/3.htm">English Standard Version</a> For what thanksgiving can we return to God for you, for all the joy that we feel for your sake before our God, <a href="/bsb/1_thessalonians/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> How can we adequately thank God for you in return for our great joy over you in His presence? <a href="/blb/1_thessalonians/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For what thanksgiving are we able to give to God concerning you in return for all the joy that we rejoice before our God because of you, <a href="/kjv/1_thessalonians/3.htm">King James Bible</a> For what thanks can we render to God again for you, for all the joy wherewith we joy for your sakes before our God; <a href="/nkjv/1_thessalonians/3.htm">New King James Version</a> For what thanks can we render to God for you, for all the joy with which we rejoice for your sake before our God, <a href="/nasb_/1_thessalonians/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> For what thanks can we give to God for you in return for all the joy with which we rejoice because of you before our God, <a href="/nasb/1_thessalonians/3.htm">NASB 1995</a> For what thanks can we render to God for you in return for all the joy with which we rejoice before our God on your account, <a href="/nasb77/1_thessalonians/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a> For what thanks can we render to God for you in return for all the joy with which we rejoice before our God on your account, <a href="/lsb/1_thessalonians/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> For what thanks can we render to God for you in return for all the joy with which we rejoice before our God because of you, <a href="/amp/1_thessalonians/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a> 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? <a href="/csb/1_thessalonians/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> How can we thank God for you in return for all the joy we experience before our God because of you, <a href="/hcsb/1_thessalonians/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> How can we thank God for you in return for all the joy we experience before our God because of you, <a href="/asv/1_thessalonians/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> For what thanksgiving can we render again unto God for you, for all the joy wherewith we joy for your sakes before our God; <a href="/cev/1_thessalonians/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> How can we possibly thank God enough for all the happiness you have brought us? <a href="/erv/1_thessalonians/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> For what thanksgiving can we render again unto God for you, for all the joy wherewith we joy for your sakes before our God; <a href="/gwt/1_thessalonians/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> We can never thank God enough for all the joy you give us as we rejoice in God's presence. <a href="/gnt/1_thessalonians/3.htm">Good News Translation</a> Now we can give thanks to our God for you. We thank him for the joy we have in his presence because of you. <a href="/isv/1_thessalonians/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> How can we thank God enough for you in return for all the joy that we have in God's presence because of you? <a href="/net/1_thessalonians/3.htm">NET Bible</a> For how can we thank God enough for you, for all the joy we feel because of you before our God? <a href="/nheb/1_thessalonians/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> For what thanksgiving can we render again to God for you, for all the joy with which we rejoice for your sakes before our God; <a href="/wbt/1_thessalonians/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> For what thanks can we render to God again for you, for all the joy with which we rejoice for your sakes before our God; <a href="/wey/1_thessalonians/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> For what thanksgiving on your behalf can we possibly offer to God in return for all the joy which fills our souls before our God for you,<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/1_thessalonians/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> How can we adequately thank God for you in return for our great joy over you in His presence? <a href="/web/1_thessalonians/3.htm">World English Bible</a> For what thanksgiving can we render again to God for you, for all the joy with which we rejoice for your sakes before our God, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_thessalonians/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> For what thanks are we able to repay to God for you, for all the joy with which we delight because of you in the presence of our God, <a href="/blb/1_thessalonians/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For what thanksgiving are we able to give to God concerning you in return for all the joy that we rejoice before our God because of you, <a href="/ylt/1_thessalonians/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> for what thanks are we able to recompense to God for you, for all the joy with which we do joy because of you in the presence of our God? <a href="/slt/1_thessalonians/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For what thankfulness can we return to God for you, for all the joy with which we rejoice for you before our God;<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_thessalonians/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> For what thanks can we return to God for you, in all the joy wherewith we rejoice for you before our God, <a href="/cpdv/1_thessalonians/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> For what thanks would we be able to repay to God because of you, for all the joy with which we rejoice over you before our God? <a href="/nabre/1_thessalonians/3.htm">New American Bible</a> What thanksgiving, then, can we render to God for you, for all the joy we feel on your account before our God? <a href="/nrsvce/1_thessalonians/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> How can we thank God enough for you in return for all the joy that we feel before our God because of you?<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_thessalonians/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> What thanks can we offer to God for you, for all the joy with which we rejoice for your sakes, <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_thessalonians/3.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> For what thanks can we pay on your behalf to God, for every joy with which we rejoice because of you,<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/1_thessalonians/3.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> For what thanks can we render to God for you, for the great joy with which we rejoice on your account before our God, <a href="/godbey/1_thessalonians/3.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> For what thanks are we able to render unto God in your behalf, for all the joy with which we rejoice on account of you before our God; <a href="/haweis/1_thessalonians/3.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> For what sufficient thanks can we render to God for you, for all the joy with which we rejoice on your account before our God, <a href="/mace/1_thessalonians/3.htm">Mace New Testament</a> how can I be sufficiently thankful to God upon your account, for all the joy, which by your means we have been affected with, <a href="/wey/1_thessalonians/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> For what thanksgiving on your behalf can we possibly offer to God in return for all the joy which fills our souls before our God for you, <a href="/worrell/1_thessalonians/3.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> For what thanksgiving can we render again to God concerning you for all the joy wherewith we rejoice on your account before our God; <a href="/worsley/1_thessalonians/3.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> For what thanks can we render to God concerning you, for all the joy wherewith we rejoice on your account before our God, <a href="/parallel/1_thessalonians/3-9.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sgDUoqNjFio?start=386" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_thessalonians/3.htm">Timothy's Encouraging Report</a> …8For now we can go on living, as long as you are standing firm in the Lord. 9<a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason."></a> <a href="/greek/5101.htm" title="5101: Tina (IPro-AFS) -- Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.">How</a> <a href="/greek/1410.htm" title="1410: dynametha (V-PIM/P-1P) -- (a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible.">can we</a> <a href="/greek/467.htm" title="467: antapodounai (V-ANA) -- To give in return, recompense. From anti and apodidomi; to requite."></a> <a href="/greek/2169.htm" title="2169: eucharistian (N-AFS) -- Thankfulness, gratitude; giving of thanks, thanksgiving. From eucharistos; gratitude; actively, grateful language.">adequately thank</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theō (N-DMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God</a> <a href="/greek/4012.htm" title="4012: peri (Prep) -- From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time.">for</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymōn (PPro-G2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: epi (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">in return for</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pasē (Adj-DFS) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5479.htm" title="5479: chara (N-DFS) -- Joy, gladness, a source of joy. From chairo; cheerfulness, i.e. Calm delight."></a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hē (RelPro-DFS) -- Who, which, what, that. "></a> <a href="/greek/5463.htm" title="5463: chairomen (V-PIA-1P) -- A primary verb; to be cheer ful, i.e. Calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation, be well.">our great joy</a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: di’ (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">over</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymas (PPro-A2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/1715.htm" title="1715: emprosthen (Prep) -- From en and pros; in front of (literally or figuratively) or time).">in His presence?</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmōn (PPro-G1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very."></a> 10Night and day we pray most earnestly that we may see you face to face and supply what is lacking from your faith.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/philippians/1-3.htm">Philippians 1:3-5</a> I thank my God every time I remember you. / In every prayer for all of you, I always pray with joy, / because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, <a href="/2_corinthians/9-15.htm">2 Corinthians 9:15</a> Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift! <a href="/colossians/1-3.htm">Colossians 1:3-4</a> We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, / because we have heard about your faith in Christ Jesus and your love for all the saints— <a href="/ephesians/1-15.htm">Ephesians 1:15-16</a> For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, / I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers, <a href="/romans/1-8.htm">Romans 1:8-9</a> First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is being proclaimed all over the world. / God, whom I serve with my spirit in preaching the gospel of His Son, is my witness how constantly I remember you <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-3.htm">2 Thessalonians 1:3</a> We are obligated to thank God for you all the time, brothers, as is fitting, because your faith is growing more and more, and your love for one another is increasing. <a href="/philemon/1-4.htm">Philemon 1:4-5</a> I always thank my God, remembering you in my prayers, / because I hear about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints. <a href="/1_corinthians/1-4.htm">1 Corinthians 1:4</a> I always thank my God for you because of the grace He has given you in Christ Jesus. <a href="/2_corinthians/2-14.htm">2 Corinthians 2:14</a> But thanks be to God, who always leads us triumphantly as captives in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of Him. <a href="/2_timothy/1-3.htm">2 Timothy 1:3</a> I thank God, whom I serve with a clear conscience as did my forefathers, as I constantly remember you night and day in my prayers. <a href="/psalms/116-12.htm">Psalm 116:12</a> How can I repay the LORD for all His goodness to me? <a href="/psalms/103-1.htm">Psalm 103:1-2</a> Of David. Bless the LORD, O my soul; all that is within me, bless His holy name. / Bless the LORD, O my soul, and do not forget all His kind deeds— <a href="/psalms/30-12.htm">Psalm 30:12</a> that my heart may sing Your praises and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks forever. <a href="/psalms/9-1.htm">Psalm 9:1-2</a> For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Death of the Son.” A Psalm of David. I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart; I will recount all Your wonders. / I will be glad and rejoice in You; I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High. <a href="/psalms/107-21.htm">Psalm 107:21-22</a> Let them give thanks to the LORD for His loving devotion and His wonders to the sons of men. / Let them offer sacrifices of thanksgiving and declare His works with rejoicing.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>For what thanks can we render to God again for you, for all the joy with which we joy for your sakes before our God;what.<a href="/1_thessalonians/1-2.htm">1 Thessalonians 1:2,3</a> We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers; … <a href="/2_samuel/7-18.htm">2 Samuel 7:18-20</a> Then went king David in, and sat before the LORD, and he said, Who am I, O Lord GOD? and what is my house, that thou hast brought me hitherto? … <a href="/nehemiah/9-5.htm">Nehemiah 9:5</a> Then the Levites, Jeshua, and Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabniah, Sherebiah, Hodijah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah, said, Stand up and bless the LORD your God for ever and ever: and blessed be thy glorious name, which is exalted above all blessing and praise.for.<a href="/1_thessalonians/3-7.htm">1 Thessalonians 3:7,8</a> Therefore, brethren, we were comforted over you in all our affliction and distress by your faith: … See on ch.<a href="/1_thessalonians/2-19.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:19</a> For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming?before.<a href="/deuteronomy/12-2.htm">Deuteronomy 12:2,18</a> Ye shall utterly destroy all the places, wherein the nations which ye shall possess served their gods, upon the high mountains, and upon the hills, and under every green tree: … <a href="/deuteronomy/16-11.htm">Deuteronomy 16:11</a> And thou shalt rejoice before the LORD thy God, thou, and thy son, and thy daughter, and thy manservant, and thy maidservant, and the Levite that is within thy gates, and the stranger, and the fatherless, and the widow, that are among you, in the place which the LORD thy God hath chosen to place his name there.<a href="/2_samuel/6-21.htm">2 Samuel 6:21</a> And David said unto Michal, It was before the LORD, which chose me before thy father, and before all his house, to appoint me ruler over the people of the LORD, over Israel: therefore will I play before the LORD.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_thessalonians/3-5.htm">Able</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-18.htm">Account</a> <a href="/colossians/4-12.htm">Behalf</a> <a href="/philippians/4-18.htm">Enough</a> <a href="/philippians/1-20.htm">Feel</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-23.htm">Fills</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-6.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-17.htm">Great</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-20.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-19.htm">Offer</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/9-27.htm">Possibly</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-6.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-19.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/colossians/3-24.htm">Recompense</a> <a href="/colossians/1-24.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-13.htm">Render</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-5.htm">Sake</a> <a href="/philippians/1-24.htm">Sakes</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-8.htm">Souls</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-13.htm">Thank</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-13.htm">Thanks</a> <a href="/colossians/4-2.htm">Thanksgiving</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-16.htm">Wherewith</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-3.htm">Able</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-13.htm">Account</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-10.htm">Behalf</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-8.htm">Enough</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-14.htm">Feel</a> <a href="/numbers/14-21.htm">Fills</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-8.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-11.htm">Great</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-16.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-9.htm">Offer</a> <a href="/genesis/27-37.htm">Possibly</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-18.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-13.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-6.htm">Recompense</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-16.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-15.htm">Render</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-13.htm">Sake</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-10.htm">Sakes</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-23.htm">Souls</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-3.htm">Thank</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-18.htm">Thanks</a> <a href="/1_timothy/2-1.htm">Thanksgiving</a> <a href="/titus/1-3.htm">Wherewith</a><div class="vheading2">1 Thessalonians 3</div>1. <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-1.htm">Paul testifies his great love to the Thessalonians, </a> 5. <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-5.htm">partly by sending Timothy unto them to strengthen and comfort them; </a> 7. <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-7.htm">partly by rejoicing in their well-doing;</a> 10. <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-10.htm">and partly by praying for them, and desiring a safe coming unto them.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_thessalonians/3.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_thessalonians/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_thessalonians/3.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>How can we adequately thank God for you Paul expresses a deep sense of gratitude towards the Thessalonian believers. This phrase highlights the importance of thanksgiving in the Christian life, a theme prevalent throughout Paul's letters (e.g., <a href="/philippians/1-3.htm">Philippians 1:3</a>, <a href="/colossians/1-3.htm">Colossians 1:3</a>). The rhetorical question underscores the inadequacy of human efforts to fully express gratitude for God's work in others. It reflects the communal nature of early Christian communities, where mutual support and thanksgiving were vital.in return for our great joy over you The joy Paul experiences is not merely personal but is deeply rooted in the spiritual growth and steadfastness of the Thessalonians. This joy is a recurring theme in Paul's writings, often linked to the progress of the gospel (<a href="/philippians/4.htm">Philippians 4:1</a>, <a href="/2_corinthians/7-4.htm">2 Corinthians 7:4</a>). The Thessalonians' faithfulness amidst persecution (<a href="/1_thessalonians/1-6.htm">1 Thessalonians 1:6</a>) serves as a testament to their commitment to Christ, bringing Paul immense joy. This joy is a foretaste of the eternal joy believers will experience in God's kingdom.in His presence? The phrase "in His presence" refers to the awareness of God's omnipresence and the ultimate accountability before Him. It emphasizes the eschatological hope that believers have, living with the expectation of Christ's return (<a href="/1_thessalonians/4-16.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:16-17</a>). This presence is both a current reality and a future promise, encouraging believers to live faithfully. The concept of God's presence is central to the biblical narrative, from the Garden of Eden (<a href="/genesis/3-8.htm">Genesis 3:8</a>) to the new creation (<a href="/revelation/21-3.htm">Revelation 21:3</a>), where God dwells with His people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The apostle who wrote the letter to the Thessalonians. He expresses deep gratitude and joy for the Thessalonian believers. 2. <a href="/topical/t/thessalonians.htm">Thessalonians</a> The recipients of the letter, a group of Christians in Thessalonica who are known for their faith and perseverance. 3. <a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a> The ultimate recipient of thanksgiving, as Paul acknowledges that the joy he experiences is in God's presence. 4. <a href="/topical/t/timothy.htm">Timothy</a> Although not mentioned in this specific verse, Timothy's report about the Thessalonians' faith and love prompted Paul's expression of joy and gratitude. 5. <a href="/topical/t/thessalonica.htm">Thessalonica</a> A city in Macedonia where the church was established during Paul's second missionary journey.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_gratitude.htm">The Importance of Gratitude</a> Paul models a heart of gratitude, teaching us to regularly thank God for the people He places in our lives and the joy they bring. <a href="/topical/j/joy_in_god's_presence.htm">Joy in God's Presence</a> True joy is found in God's presence, and our relationships with fellow believers should lead us to worship and thank God. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_community.htm">The Role of Community</a> The Thessalonians' faith and love brought Paul great joy, highlighting the importance of Christian community in encouraging and uplifting one another. <a href="/topical/e/expressing_thanksgiving.htm">Expressing Thanksgiving</a> Like Paul, we should not only feel gratitude but also express it, both to God and to those who impact our lives positively. <a href="/topical/r/reflecting_on_god's_work.htm">Reflecting on God's Work</a> Recognize and celebrate the work God is doing in the lives of others, which in turn strengthens our own faith and joy.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_thessalonians_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Thessalonians 3</a> <a href="/q/how_to_communicate_with_god.htm">How can one effectively communicate with God?</a> <a href="/q/what_are_the_signs_of_saving_faith.htm">What are the signs of saving faith?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_a_joyful_noise.htm">What defines a joyful noise?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_christian_behavior.htm">What defines Christian behavior?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_thessalonians/3.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(9) For what thanks can we render.--An apology for the enthusiastic expressions used in the three foregoing verses. "I may call it a gospel, a balm for all anxieties, a new life, for what mode of thanksgiving could be deemed extravagant in such a case of joy?"Before our God.--As in <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-3.htm" title="Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labor of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father;">1Thessalonians 1:3</a>, the occasion on which the joy and thankfulness bursts out is "in prayer;" perhaps, in connection with thanksgiving, especially at the great Eucharistic Thanksgiving (<a href="/1_corinthians/14-16.htm" title="Else when you shall bless with the spirit, how shall he that occupies the room of the unlearned say Amen at your giving of thanks, seeing he understands not what you say?">1Corinthians 14:16</a>), when he "stood before the Lord in a special manner (<a href="/acts/13-2.htm" title="As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.">Acts 13:2</a>; comp. <a href="/leviticus/1-3.htm" title="If his offering be a burnt sacrifice of the herd, let him offer a male without blemish: he shall offer it of his own voluntary will at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation before the LORD.">Leviticus 1:3</a>; <a href="/leviticus/1-11.htm" title="And he shall kill it on the side of the altar northward before the LORD: and the priests, Aaron's sons, shall sprinkle his blood round about on the altar.">Leviticus 1:11</a>; <a href="/leviticus/3-1.htm" title="And if his oblation be a sacrifice of peace offering, if he offer it of the herd; whether it be a male or female, he shall offer it without blemish before the LORD.">Leviticus 3:1</a>, et al). . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_thessalonians/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 9. - For; assigning the reason of the declaration, "now we live." What thanks can we render to God again for you. As their steadfastness in the faith was owing to God's grace, thanks was to be rendered to God on their behalf. For all the joy; joy in all its fullness (comp. <a href="/james/1-2.htm">James 1:2</a>, "Count it all joy"). Wherewith we joy for your sakes before our God. Giving prominence to the purity of their joy. <a href="/commentaries/1_thessalonians/3-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>How Τίνα (Tina) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5101.htm">Strong's 5101: </a> Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what. can we δυνάμεθα (dynametha) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1410.htm">Strong's 1410: </a> (a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible. [adequately] thank εὐχαριστίαν (eucharistian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2169.htm">Strong's 2169: </a> Thankfulness, gratitude; giving of thanks, thanksgiving. From eucharistos; gratitude; actively, grateful language. God Θεῷ (Theō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. for περὶ (peri) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4012.htm">Strong's 4012: </a> From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time. you ὑμῶν (hymōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. in return for ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. our great joy χαίρομεν (chairomen) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5463.htm">Strong's 5463: </a> A primary verb; to be 'cheer'ful, i.e. Calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation, be well. over δι’ (di’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. you ὑμᾶς (hymas) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. in [His] presence? ἔμπροσθεν (emprosthen) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1715.htm">Strong's 1715: </a> From en and pros; in front of (literally or figuratively) or time). <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_thessalonians/3-9.htm">1 Thessalonians 3:9 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_thessalonians/3-9.htm">1 Thessalonians 3:9 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_thessalonians/3-9.htm">1 Thessalonians 3:9 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_thessalonians/3-9.htm">1 Thessalonians 3:9 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_thessalonians/3-9.htm">1 Thessalonians 3:9 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_thessalonians/3-9.htm">1 Thessalonians 3:9 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_thessalonians/3-9.htm">1 Thessalonians 3:9 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_thessalonians/3-9.htm">1 Thessalonians 3:9 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_thessalonians/3-9.htm">1 Thessalonians 3:9 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_thessalonians/3-9.htm">1 Thessalonians 3:9 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-9.htm">NT Letters: 1 Thessalonians 3:9 For what thanksgiving can we render again (1 Thess. 1 Thes. 1Th iTh i Th)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_thessalonians/3-8.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Thessalonians 3:8"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Thessalonians 3:8" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_thessalonians/3-10.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Thessalonians 3:10"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Thessalonians 3:10" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>