2 Thessalonians 1:3 We ought always and indeed are morally obligated [as those in debt] to give thanks to God for you, brothers and sisters, as is fitting, because your faith is...

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Amplified Bible - We ought always and indeed are morally obligated [as those in debt] to give thanks to God for you, brothers and sisters, as is fitting, because your faith is growing ever greater, and the [unselfish] love of each one of you toward one another is continually increasing.
新标点和合本 - 弟兄们，我们该为你们常常感谢　神，这本是合宜的；因你们的信心格外增长，并且你们众人彼此相爱的心也都充足。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 弟兄们，我们该常常为你们感谢上帝，这本是合宜的；因为你们的信心格外增长，你们众人彼此相爱的心也都增加。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 弟兄们，我们该常常为你们感谢　神，这本是合宜的；因为你们的信心格外增长，你们众人彼此相爱的心也都增加。
当代译本 - 弟兄姊妹，我们应当常常为你们感谢上帝，这是合宜的，因为你们的信心不断增长，彼此相爱的心也不断增加。
圣经新译本 - 弟兄们，我们应该常常为你们感谢　神，这是合适的。因为你们的信心格外长进，你们众人彼此相爱的心也在增加。
中文标准译本 - 弟兄们，我们应该为你们常常感谢神，这样做是合宜的，因为你们的信仰格外增长，你们大家每一个人彼此的爱也在增加。
现代标点和合本 - 弟兄们，我们该为你们常常感谢神，这本是合宜的，因你们的信心格外增长，并且你们众人彼此相爱的心也都充足。
和合本（拼音版） - 弟兄们，我们该为你们常常感谢上帝，这本是合宜的，因你们的信心格外增长，并且你们众人彼此相爱的心也都充足。
New International Version - We ought always to thank God for you, brothers and sisters, and rightly so, because your faith is growing more and more, and the love all of you have for one another is increasing.
New International Reader's Version - Brothers and sisters, we should always thank God for you. That is only right, because your faith is growing more and more. We also thank God that the love you all have for one another is increasing.
English Standard Version - We ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers, as is right, because your faith is growing abundantly, and the love of every one of you for one another is increasing.
New Living Translation - Dear brothers and sisters, we can’t help but thank God for you, because your faith is flourishing and your love for one another is growing.
The Message - You need to know, friends, that thanking God over and over for you is not only a pleasure; it’s a must. We have to do it. Your faith is growing phenomenally; your love for each other is developing wonderfully. Why, it’s only right that we give thanks. We’re so proud of you; you’re so steady and determined in your faith despite all the hard times that have broadsided you. We tell everyone we meet in the churches all about you.
Christian Standard Bible - We ought to thank God always for you, brothers and sisters, and rightly so, since your faith is flourishing and the love each one of you has for one another is increasing.
New American Standard Bible - We ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers and sisters, as is only fitting, because your faith is increasing abundantly, and the love of each and every one of you toward one another grows ever greater.
New King James Version - We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is fitting, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of every one of you all abounds toward each other,
American Standard Version - We are bound to give thanks to God always for you, brethren, even as it is meet, for that your faith groweth exceedingly, and the love of each one of you all toward one another aboundeth;
King James Version - We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is meet, because that your faith groweth exceedingly, and the charity of every one of you all toward each other aboundeth;
New English Translation - We ought to thank God always for you, brothers and sisters, and rightly so, because your faith flourishes more and more and the love of each one of you all for one another is ever greater.
World English Bible - We are bound to always give thanks to God for you, brothers, even as it is appropriate, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of each and every one of you toward one another abounds,
新標點和合本 - 弟兄們，我們該為你們常常感謝神，這本是合宜的；因你們的信心格外增長，並且你們眾人彼此相愛的心也都充足。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 弟兄們，我們該常常為你們感謝上帝，這本是合宜的；因為你們的信心格外增長，你們眾人彼此相愛的心也都增加。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 弟兄們，我們該常常為你們感謝　神，這本是合宜的；因為你們的信心格外增長，你們眾人彼此相愛的心也都增加。
當代譯本 - 弟兄姊妹，我們應當常常為你們感謝上帝，這是合宜的，因為你們的信心不斷增長，彼此相愛的心也不斷增加。
聖經新譯本 - 弟兄們，我們應該常常為你們感謝　神，這是合適的。因為你們的信心格外長進，你們眾人彼此相愛的心也在增加。
呂振中譯本 - 弟兄們，我們應該時常為你們感謝上帝，這本是合宜的；因為你們的信心格外增長，你們大家每一個人彼此相愛的心也增大着，
中文標準譯本 - 弟兄們，我們應該為你們常常感謝神，這樣做是合宜的，因為你們的信仰格外增長，你們大家每一個人彼此的愛也在增加。
現代標點和合本 - 弟兄們，我們該為你們常常感謝神，這本是合宜的，因你們的信心格外增長，並且你們眾人彼此相愛的心也都充足。
文理和合譯本 - 兄弟乎、我為爾恆謝上帝、宜也、因爾之信彌長、彼此之愛益增、
文理委辦譯本 - 我儕當為兄弟恆謝上帝、因爾信主彌篤、彼此相愛日博、故宜謝之、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 兄弟乎、我儕當為爾恆感謝天主、此理所宜也、因爾之信愈增、彼此相愛亦愈甚、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 為我兄弟恆謝天主、實為吾儕之天職也。夫以爾等信德之突飛猛進、及彼此間友愛精神之暢發、則吾儕之感謝天主、不亦宜乎。
Nueva Versión Internacional - Hermanos, siempre debemos dar gracias a Dios por ustedes, como es justo, porque su fe se acrecienta cada vez más, y en cada uno de ustedes sigue abundando el amor hacia los otros.
현대인의 성경 - 형제 여러분, 우리는 여러분에 대해서 항상 하나님께 감사하지 않을 수 없습니다. 이것이 당연한 것은 여러분의 믿음이 점점 크게 자라고 여러분이 서로 극진히 사랑하고 있기 때문입니다.
Новый Русский Перевод - Мы всегда должны благодарить Бога за вас, братья, и это правильно, потому что ваша вера растет все больше и больше, увеличивается и любовь каждого из вас друг к другу.
Восточный перевод - Мы всегда должны благодарить Всевышнего за вас, братья, и это правильно, потому что ваша вера растёт всё больше и больше, увеличивается и любовь каждого из вас друг к другу.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Мы всегда должны благодарить Аллаха за вас, братья, и это правильно, потому что ваша вера растёт всё больше и больше, увеличивается и любовь каждого из вас друг к другу.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Мы всегда должны благодарить Всевышнего за вас, братья, и это правильно, потому что ваша вера растёт всё больше и больше, увеличивается и любовь каждого из вас друг к другу.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Nous devons toujours remercier Dieu à votre sujet, frères et sœurs, et il est juste que nous le fassions. En effet, votre foi fait de magnifiques progrès et, en chacun de vous, l’amour que vous vous portez les uns aux autres ne cesse d’augmenter.
リビングバイブル - 愛する皆さん。私は、神にたいへん感謝しています。それは、あなたがたの信仰がめざましく成長し、互いがますます深い愛で結ばれているからです。それを思うと、神に対する感謝の思いが自然にわき上がってきます。もちろん、感謝して当然なのです。
Nestle Aland 28 - Εὐχαριστεῖν ὀφείλομεν τῷ θεῷ πάντοτε περὶ ὑμῶν, ἀδελφοί, καθὼς ἄξιόν ἐστιν, ὅτι ὑπεραυξάνει ἡ πίστις ὑμῶν καὶ πλεονάζει ἡ ἀγάπη ἑνὸς ἑκάστου πάντων ὑμῶν εἰς ἀλλήλους,
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - εὐχαριστεῖν ὀφείλομεν τῷ Θεῷ πάντοτε περὶ ὑμῶν, ἀδελφοί, καθὼς ἄξιόν ἐστιν, ὅτι ὑπεραυξάνει ἡ πίστις ὑμῶν, καὶ πλεονάζει ἡ ἀγάπη ἑνὸς ἑκάστου, πάντων ὑμῶν, εἰς ἀλλήλους;
Nova Versão Internacional - Irmãos, devemos sempre dar graças a Deus por vocês; e isso é justo, porque a fé que vocês têm cresce cada vez mais, e muito aumenta o amor de todos vocês uns pelos outros.
Hoffnung für alle - Liebe Brüder und Schwestern! Immer wieder müssen wir Gott für euch danken; wir können gar nicht anders, denn euer Glaube wächst ständig, und auch die Liebe, die ihr alle zueinander habt, wird immer größer.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Thưa anh chị em thân mến, chúng tôi luôn luôn cảm tạ Đức Chúa Trời vì anh chị em. Không cảm tạ Chúa sao được khi đức tin anh chị em tăng trưởng vượt bực và anh chị em yêu thương nhau ngày càng tha thiết!
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - พี่น้องทั้งหลาย เราควรขอบพระคุณพระเจ้าเพราะท่านเสมอและเป็นการถูกต้องแล้วที่ทำเช่นนั้น เนื่องด้วยความเชื่อของท่านจำเริญยิ่งๆ ขึ้นและความรักที่ท่านทุกคนมีต่อกันก็เพิ่มพูนขึ้น
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - เป็นการสมควรที่พวกเราขอบคุณพระเจ้าเสมอสำหรับท่านพี่น้องทั้งหลาย เพราะท่านมีความเชื่อมากยิ่งขึ้น และความรักที่ท่านทุกคนมีต่อกันก็ได้ทวียิ่งขึ้น

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John 15:2 - Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every branch that continues to bear fruit, He [repeatedly] prunes, so that it will bear more fruit [even richer and finer fruit].
Luke 15:32 - But it was fitting to celebrate and rejoice, for this brother of yours was [as good as] dead and has begun to live. He was lost and has been found.’ ”
Philippians 1:7 - It is right for me to feel this way about you, because [you have me in your heart as] I have you in my heart, since both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the good news [regarding salvation], all of you share in [His matchless] grace with me.
2 Peter 3:18 - but grow [spiritually mature] in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be glory (honor, majesty, splendor), both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.
Psalms 92:13 - Planted in the house of the Lord, They will flourish in the courts of our God.
1 Thessalonians 3:6 - But now that Timothy has come back to us from [his visit with] you, and has brought us good news of your [steadfast] faith and [the warmth of your] love, and [reported] that you always think kindly of us and treasure your memories of us, longing to see us just as we long to see you,
Luke 17:5 - The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith [our ability to confidently trust in God and in His power].”
Ephesians 5:20 - always giving thanks to God the Father for all things, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;
1 Thessalonians 1:2 - We give thanks to God always for all of you, continually mentioning you in our prayers;
1 Thessalonians 1:3 - recalling unceasingly before our God and Father your work energized by faith, and your service motivated by love and unwavering hope in [the return of] our Lord Jesus Christ.
Philippians 1:9 - And this I pray, that your love may abound more and more [displaying itself in greater depth] in real knowledge and in practical insight,
Job 17:9 - Nevertheless the righteous will hold to his ways, And he who has clean hands will grow stronger and stronger.
1 Thessalonians 3:12 - And may the Lord cause you to increase and excel and overflow in love for one another, and for all people, just as we also do for you;
1 Thessalonians 4:9 - Now concerning brotherly love, you have no need for anyone to write you, for you have been [personally] taught by God to love one another [that is, to have an unselfish concern for others and to do things for their benefit].
1 Thessalonians 4:10 - For indeed you already do practice it toward all the believers throughout Macedonia [by actively displaying your love and concern for them]. But we urge you, brothers and sisters, that you excel [in this matter] more and more,
Psalms 84:7 - They go from strength to strength [increasing in victorious power]; Each of them appears before God in Zion.
2 Peter 1:13 - I think it right, as long as I am in this earthly tent, to inspire you by reminding you,
1 Corinthians 1:4 - I thank my God always for you because of the grace of God which was given you in Christ Jesus,
Romans 1:8 - First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith [your trust and confidence in His power, wisdom, and goodness] is being proclaimed in all the world.
1 Peter 1:22 - Since by your obedience to the truth you have purified yourselves for a sincere love of the believers, [see that you] love one another from the heart [always unselfishly seeking the best for one another],
2 Peter 1:5 - For this very reason, applying your diligence [to the divine promises, make every effort] in [exercising] your faith to, develop moral excellence, and in moral excellence, knowledge (insight, understanding),
2 Peter 1:6 - and in your knowledge, self-control, and in your self-control, steadfastness, and in your steadfastness, godliness,
2 Peter 1:7 - and in your godliness, brotherly affection, and in your brotherly affection, [develop Christian] love [that is, learn to unselfishly seek the best for others and to do things for their benefit].
2 Peter 1:8 - For as these qualities are yours and are increasing [in you as you grow toward spiritual maturity], they will keep you from being useless and unproductive in regard to the true knowledge and greater understanding of our Lord Jesus Christ.
2 Peter 1:9 - For whoever lacks these qualities is blind—shortsighted [closing his spiritual eyes to the truth], having become oblivious to the fact that he was cleansed from his old sins.
2 Peter 1:10 - Therefore, believers, be all the more diligent to make certain about His calling and choosing you [be sure that your behavior reflects and confirms your relationship with God]; for by doing these things [actively developing these virtues], you will never stumble [in your spiritual growth and will live a life that leads others away from sin];
1 Thessalonians 3:9 - 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?
Proverbs 4:18 - But the path of the just (righteous) is like the light of dawn, That shines brighter and brighter until [it reaches its full strength and glory in] the perfect day.
Isaiah 40:29 - He gives strength to the weary, And to him who has no might He increases power.
Isaiah 40:30 - Even youths grow weary and tired, And vigorous young men stumble badly,
Isaiah 40:31 - But those who wait for the Lord [who expect, look for, and hope in Him] Will gain new strength and renew their power; They will lift up their wings [and rise up close to God] like eagles [rising toward the sun]; They will run and not become weary, They will walk and not grow tired.
1 Thessalonians 4:1 - Finally, believers, we ask and admonish you in the Lord Jesus, that you follow the instruction that you received from us about how you ought to walk and please God (just as you are actually doing) and that you excel even more and more [pursuing a life of purpose and living in a way that expresses gratitude to God for your salvation].
2 Thessalonians 2:13 - But we should and are [morally] obligated [as debtors] always to give thanks to God for you, believers beloved by the Lord, because God has chosen you from the beginning for salvation through the sanctifying work of the Spirit [that sets you apart for God’s purpose] and by your faith in the truth [of God’s word that leads you to spiritual maturity].

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交叉引用

Amplified Bible - We ought always and indeed are morally obligated [as those in debt] to give thanks to God for you, brothers and sisters, as is fitting, because your faith is growing ever greater, and the [unselfish] love of each one of you toward one another is continually increasing.
新标点和合本 - 弟兄们，我们该为你们常常感谢　神，这本是合宜的；因你们的信心格外增长，并且你们众人彼此相爱的心也都充足。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 弟兄们，我们该常常为你们感谢上帝，这本是合宜的；因为你们的信心格外增长，你们众人彼此相爱的心也都增加。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 弟兄们，我们该常常为你们感谢　神，这本是合宜的；因为你们的信心格外增长，你们众人彼此相爱的心也都增加。
当代译本 - 弟兄姊妹，我们应当常常为你们感谢上帝，这是合宜的，因为你们的信心不断增长，彼此相爱的心也不断增加。
圣经新译本 - 弟兄们，我们应该常常为你们感谢　神，这是合适的。因为你们的信心格外长进，你们众人彼此相爱的心也在增加。
中文标准译本 - 弟兄们，我们应该为你们常常感谢神，这样做是合宜的，因为你们的信仰格外增长，你们大家每一个人彼此的爱也在增加。
现代标点和合本 - 弟兄们，我们该为你们常常感谢神，这本是合宜的，因你们的信心格外增长，并且你们众人彼此相爱的心也都充足。
和合本（拼音版） - 弟兄们，我们该为你们常常感谢上帝，这本是合宜的，因你们的信心格外增长，并且你们众人彼此相爱的心也都充足。
New International Version - We ought always to thank God for you, brothers and sisters, and rightly so, because your faith is growing more and more, and the love all of you have for one another is increasing.
New International Reader's Version - Brothers and sisters, we should always thank God for you. That is only right, because your faith is growing more and more. We also thank God that the love you all have for one another is increasing.
English Standard Version - We ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers, as is right, because your faith is growing abundantly, and the love of every one of you for one another is increasing.
New Living Translation - Dear brothers and sisters, we can’t help but thank God for you, because your faith is flourishing and your love for one another is growing.
The Message - You need to know, friends, that thanking God over and over for you is not only a pleasure; it’s a must. We have to do it. Your faith is growing phenomenally; your love for each other is developing wonderfully. Why, it’s only right that we give thanks. We’re so proud of you; you’re so steady and determined in your faith despite all the hard times that have broadsided you. We tell everyone we meet in the churches all about you.
Christian Standard Bible - We ought to thank God always for you, brothers and sisters, and rightly so, since your faith is flourishing and the love each one of you has for one another is increasing.
New American Standard Bible - We ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers and sisters, as is only fitting, because your faith is increasing abundantly, and the love of each and every one of you toward one another grows ever greater.
New King James Version - We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is fitting, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of every one of you all abounds toward each other,
American Standard Version - We are bound to give thanks to God always for you, brethren, even as it is meet, for that your faith groweth exceedingly, and the love of each one of you all toward one another aboundeth;
King James Version - We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is meet, because that your faith groweth exceedingly, and the charity of every one of you all toward each other aboundeth;
New English Translation - We ought to thank God always for you, brothers and sisters, and rightly so, because your faith flourishes more and more and the love of each one of you all for one another is ever greater.
World English Bible - We are bound to always give thanks to God for you, brothers, even as it is appropriate, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of each and every one of you toward one another abounds,
新標點和合本 - 弟兄們，我們該為你們常常感謝神，這本是合宜的；因你們的信心格外增長，並且你們眾人彼此相愛的心也都充足。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 弟兄們，我們該常常為你們感謝上帝，這本是合宜的；因為你們的信心格外增長，你們眾人彼此相愛的心也都增加。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 弟兄們，我們該常常為你們感謝　神，這本是合宜的；因為你們的信心格外增長，你們眾人彼此相愛的心也都增加。
當代譯本 - 弟兄姊妹，我們應當常常為你們感謝上帝，這是合宜的，因為你們的信心不斷增長，彼此相愛的心也不斷增加。
聖經新譯本 - 弟兄們，我們應該常常為你們感謝　神，這是合適的。因為你們的信心格外長進，你們眾人彼此相愛的心也在增加。
呂振中譯本 - 弟兄們，我們應該時常為你們感謝上帝，這本是合宜的；因為你們的信心格外增長，你們大家每一個人彼此相愛的心也增大着，
中文標準譯本 - 弟兄們，我們應該為你們常常感謝神，這樣做是合宜的，因為你們的信仰格外增長，你們大家每一個人彼此的愛也在增加。
現代標點和合本 - 弟兄們，我們該為你們常常感謝神，這本是合宜的，因你們的信心格外增長，並且你們眾人彼此相愛的心也都充足。
文理和合譯本 - 兄弟乎、我為爾恆謝上帝、宜也、因爾之信彌長、彼此之愛益增、
文理委辦譯本 - 我儕當為兄弟恆謝上帝、因爾信主彌篤、彼此相愛日博、故宜謝之、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 兄弟乎、我儕當為爾恆感謝天主、此理所宜也、因爾之信愈增、彼此相愛亦愈甚、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 為我兄弟恆謝天主、實為吾儕之天職也。夫以爾等信德之突飛猛進、及彼此間友愛精神之暢發、則吾儕之感謝天主、不亦宜乎。
Nueva Versión Internacional - Hermanos, siempre debemos dar gracias a Dios por ustedes, como es justo, porque su fe se acrecienta cada vez más, y en cada uno de ustedes sigue abundando el amor hacia los otros.
현대인의 성경 - 형제 여러분, 우리는 여러분에 대해서 항상 하나님께 감사하지 않을 수 없습니다. 이것이 당연한 것은 여러분의 믿음이 점점 크게 자라고 여러분이 서로 극진히 사랑하고 있기 때문입니다.
Новый Русский Перевод - Мы всегда должны благодарить Бога за вас, братья, и это правильно, потому что ваша вера растет все больше и больше, увеличивается и любовь каждого из вас друг к другу.
Восточный перевод - Мы всегда должны благодарить Всевышнего за вас, братья, и это правильно, потому что ваша вера растёт всё больше и больше, увеличивается и любовь каждого из вас друг к другу.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Мы всегда должны благодарить Аллаха за вас, братья, и это правильно, потому что ваша вера растёт всё больше и больше, увеличивается и любовь каждого из вас друг к другу.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Мы всегда должны благодарить Всевышнего за вас, братья, и это правильно, потому что ваша вера растёт всё больше и больше, увеличивается и любовь каждого из вас друг к другу.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Nous devons toujours remercier Dieu à votre sujet, frères et sœurs, et il est juste que nous le fassions. En effet, votre foi fait de magnifiques progrès et, en chacun de vous, l’amour que vous vous portez les uns aux autres ne cesse d’augmenter.
リビングバイブル - 愛する皆さん。私は、神にたいへん感謝しています。それは、あなたがたの信仰がめざましく成長し、互いがますます深い愛で結ばれているからです。それを思うと、神に対する感謝の思いが自然にわき上がってきます。もちろん、感謝して当然なのです。
Nestle Aland 28 - Εὐχαριστεῖν ὀφείλομεν τῷ θεῷ πάντοτε περὶ ὑμῶν, ἀδελφοί, καθὼς ἄξιόν ἐστιν, ὅτι ὑπεραυξάνει ἡ πίστις ὑμῶν καὶ πλεονάζει ἡ ἀγάπη ἑνὸς ἑκάστου πάντων ὑμῶν εἰς ἀλλήλους,
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - εὐχαριστεῖν ὀφείλομεν τῷ Θεῷ πάντοτε περὶ ὑμῶν, ἀδελφοί, καθὼς ἄξιόν ἐστιν, ὅτι ὑπεραυξάνει ἡ πίστις ὑμῶν, καὶ πλεονάζει ἡ ἀγάπη ἑνὸς ἑκάστου, πάντων ὑμῶν, εἰς ἀλλήλους;
Nova Versão Internacional - Irmãos, devemos sempre dar graças a Deus por vocês; e isso é justo, porque a fé que vocês têm cresce cada vez mais, e muito aumenta o amor de todos vocês uns pelos outros.
Hoffnung für alle - Liebe Brüder und Schwestern! Immer wieder müssen wir Gott für euch danken; wir können gar nicht anders, denn euer Glaube wächst ständig, und auch die Liebe, die ihr alle zueinander habt, wird immer größer.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Thưa anh chị em thân mến, chúng tôi luôn luôn cảm tạ Đức Chúa Trời vì anh chị em. Không cảm tạ Chúa sao được khi đức tin anh chị em tăng trưởng vượt bực và anh chị em yêu thương nhau ngày càng tha thiết!
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - พี่น้องทั้งหลาย เราควรขอบพระคุณพระเจ้าเพราะท่านเสมอและเป็นการถูกต้องแล้วที่ทำเช่นนั้น เนื่องด้วยความเชื่อของท่านจำเริญยิ่งๆ ขึ้นและความรักที่ท่านทุกคนมีต่อกันก็เพิ่มพูนขึ้น
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - เป็นการสมควรที่พวกเราขอบคุณพระเจ้าเสมอสำหรับท่านพี่น้องทั้งหลาย เพราะท่านมีความเชื่อมากยิ่งขึ้น และความรักที่ท่านทุกคนมีต่อกันก็ได้ทวียิ่งขึ้น

John 15:2 - Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every branch that continues to bear fruit, He [repeatedly] prunes, so that it will bear more fruit [even richer and finer fruit].
Luke 15:32 - But it was fitting to celebrate and rejoice, for this brother of yours was [as good as] dead and has begun to live. He was lost and has been found.’ ”
Philippians 1:7 - It is right for me to feel this way about you, because [you have me in your heart as] I have you in my heart, since both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the good news [regarding salvation], all of you share in [His matchless] grace with me.
2 Peter 3:18 - but grow [spiritually mature] in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be glory (honor, majesty, splendor), both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.
Psalms 92:13 - Planted in the house of the Lord, They will flourish in the courts of our God.
1 Thessalonians 3:6 - But now that Timothy has come back to us from [his visit with] you, and has brought us good news of your [steadfast] faith and [the warmth of your] love, and [reported] that you always think kindly of us and treasure your memories of us, longing to see us just as we long to see you,
Luke 17:5 - The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith [our ability to confidently trust in God and in His power].”
Ephesians 5:20 - always giving thanks to God the Father for all things, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;
1 Thessalonians 1:2 - We give thanks to God always for all of you, continually mentioning you in our prayers;
1 Thessalonians 1:3 - recalling unceasingly before our God and Father your work energized by faith, and your service motivated by love and unwavering hope in [the return of] our Lord Jesus Christ.
Philippians 1:9 - And this I pray, that your love may abound more and more [displaying itself in greater depth] in real knowledge and in practical insight,
Job 17:9 - Nevertheless the righteous will hold to his ways, And he who has clean hands will grow stronger and stronger.
1 Thessalonians 3:12 - And may the Lord cause you to increase and excel and overflow in love for one another, and for all people, just as we also do for you;
1 Thessalonians 4:9 - Now concerning brotherly love, you have no need for anyone to write you, for you have been [personally] taught by God to love one another [that is, to have an unselfish concern for others and to do things for their benefit].
1 Thessalonians 4:10 - For indeed you already do practice it toward all the believers throughout Macedonia [by actively displaying your love and concern for them]. But we urge you, brothers and sisters, that you excel [in this matter] more and more,
Psalms 84:7 - They go from strength to strength [increasing in victorious power]; Each of them appears before God in Zion.
2 Peter 1:13 - I think it right, as long as I am in this earthly tent, to inspire you by reminding you,
1 Corinthians 1:4 - I thank my God always for you because of the grace of God which was given you in Christ Jesus,
Romans 1:8 - First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith [your trust and confidence in His power, wisdom, and goodness] is being proclaimed in all the world.
1 Peter 1:22 - Since by your obedience to the truth you have purified yourselves for a sincere love of the believers, [see that you] love one another from the heart [always unselfishly seeking the best for one another],
2 Peter 1:5 - For this very reason, applying your diligence [to the divine promises, make every effort] in [exercising] your faith to, develop moral excellence, and in moral excellence, knowledge (insight, understanding),
2 Peter 1:6 - and in your knowledge, self-control, and in your self-control, steadfastness, and in your steadfastness, godliness,
2 Peter 1:7 - and in your godliness, brotherly affection, and in your brotherly affection, [develop Christian] love [that is, learn to unselfishly seek the best for others and to do things for their benefit].
2 Peter 1:8 - For as these qualities are yours and are increasing [in you as you grow toward spiritual maturity], they will keep you from being useless and unproductive in regard to the true knowledge and greater understanding of our Lord Jesus Christ.
2 Peter 1:9 - For whoever lacks these qualities is blind—shortsighted [closing his spiritual eyes to the truth], having become oblivious to the fact that he was cleansed from his old sins.
2 Peter 1:10 - Therefore, believers, be all the more diligent to make certain about His calling and choosing you [be sure that your behavior reflects and confirms your relationship with God]; for by doing these things [actively developing these virtues], you will never stumble [in your spiritual growth and will live a life that leads others away from sin];
1 Thessalonians 3:9 - 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?
Proverbs 4:18 - But the path of the just (righteous) is like the light of dawn, That shines brighter and brighter until [it reaches its full strength and glory in] the perfect day.
Isaiah 40:29 - He gives strength to the weary, And to him who has no might He increases power.
Isaiah 40:30 - Even youths grow weary and tired, And vigorous young men stumble badly,
Isaiah 40:31 - But those who wait for the Lord [who expect, look for, and hope in Him] Will gain new strength and renew their power; They will lift up their wings [and rise up close to God] like eagles [rising toward the sun]; They will run and not become weary, They will walk and not grow tired.
1 Thessalonians 4:1 - Finally, believers, we ask and admonish you in the Lord Jesus, that you follow the instruction that you received from us about how you ought to walk and please God (just as you are actually doing) and that you excel even more and more [pursuing a life of purpose and living in a way that expresses gratitude to God for your salvation].
2 Thessalonians 2:13 - But we should and are [morally] obligated [as debtors] always to give thanks to God for you, believers beloved by the Lord, because God has chosen you from the beginning for salvation through the sanctifying work of the Spirit [that sets you apart for God’s purpose] and by your faith in the truth [of God’s word that leads you to spiritual maturity].