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1 Thessalonians 3:10

Night and day we pray most earnestly that we may see you face to face and supply what is lacking from your faith.
1 Thessalonians 3:10 · Berean Standard Bible
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  • WEB night and day praying exceedingly that we may see your face, and may perfect that which is lacking in your faith?
  • KJV Night and day praying exceedingly that we might see your face, and might perfect that which is lacking in your faith?
  • NKJV night and day praying exceedingly that we may see your face and perfect what is lacking in your faith?
  • NASB as we keep praying most earnestly night and day that we may see your faces, and may complete what is lacking in your faith?
  • NLT Night and day we pray earnestly for you, asking God to let us see you again to fill the gaps in your faith.

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Paul prays constantly to see them and to supply what is lacking in their faith. He longs to strengthen them further.

Overview

Night and day Paul prays earnestly to visit and to "perfect that which is lacking" in their faith. Even a commended church still has room to grow, and Paul desires to build them up further. His ceaseless prayer models the persistent intercession that should accompany love for fellow believers.

Cross-references & the web

Cross-references · 18

  • 2 Cor 13:9In fact, we rejoice when we are weak but you are strong, and our prayer is for your perfection.
  • 2 Cor 1:24Not that we lord it over your faith, but we are fellow workers with you for your joy, because it is by faith that you stand firm.
  • Rom 15:30–32Now I urge you, brothers, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to join me in my struggle by praying to God for me.
  • 1 Th 3:11Now may our God and Father Himself, and our Lord Jesus, direct our way to you.
  • Rom 1:10–12in my prayers at all times, asking that now at last by God’s will I may succeed in coming to you.
  • 1 Th 2:17–18Brothers, although we were torn away from you for a short time (in person, not in heart), our desire to see you face to face was even more intense.
  • Phil 1:25Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith,
  • Acts 26:7the promise our twelve tribes are hoping to realize as they earnestly serve God day and night. It is because of this hope, O king, that I am accused by the Jews.
  • 2 Tim 1:3I thank God, whom I serve with a clear conscience as did my forefathers, as I constantly remember you night and day in my prayers.
  • 2 Cor 1:15Confident of this, I planned to visit you first, so that you might receive a double blessing.
  • 2 Th 1:11To this end, we always pray for you, that our God will count you worthy of His calling, and that He will powerfully fulfill your every good desire and work of faith,
  • Col 1:28We proclaim Him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ.
  • Col 4:12Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends you greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you, so that you may stand mature and fully assured in the full will of God.
  • Phlm 1:22In the meantime, prepare a guest room for me, because I hope that through your prayers I will be restored to you.
  • Luke 2:37and then was a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the temple, but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying.
  • Rev 4:8And each of the four living creatures had six wings and was covered with eyes all around and within. Day and night they never stop saying: “Holy, Holy, Holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come!”
  • 2 Cor 13:11Finally, brothers, rejoice! Aim for perfect harmony, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.
  • Rev 7:15For this reason, they are before the throne of God and serve Him day and night in His temple; and the One seated on the throne will spread His tabernacle over them.

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