1-thessalonians 3:9
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
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;
American King James Version (AKJV)
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;
American Standard Version (ASV)
For what thanksgiving can we render again unto God for you, for all the joy wherewith we joy for your sakes before our God;
Basic English Translation (BBE)
For how great is the praise which we give to God for you, and how great the joy with which we are glad because of you before our God;
Webster's Revision
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;
World English Bible
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;
English Revised Version (ERV)
For what thanksgiving can we render again unto God for you, for all the joy wherewith we joy for your sakes before our God;
Definitions for 1-thessalonians 3:9
Clarke's 1-thessalonians 3:9 Bible Commentary
What thanks can we render to God - The high satisfaction and uncommon joy which the apostle felt are strongly depicted in the language he uses. How near his heart did the success of his ministry lie! It was not enough for him that he preached so often, labored so hard, suffered so much; what were all these if souls were not converted? And what were all conversions, if those who embraced the Gospel did not walk steadily in the way to heaven, and persevere?
Barnes's 1-thessalonians 3:9 Bible Commentary
For what thanks can we render to God again - That is, what expression of thanksgiving can we render to God that shall be an equivalent for the joy which your holy walk has furnished, or which will suitably express our gratitude for it.
