2 Thessalonians 1:4 So among God’s churches we brag about the fact that you don’t give up easily. We brag about your faith in all the suffering and testing you are going through.

1:4 NIrV

逐节对照

New International Reader's Version - So among God’s churches we brag about the fact that you don’t give up easily. We brag about your faith in all the suffering and testing you are going through.
新标点和合本 - 甚至我们在　神的各教会里为你们夸口，都因你们在所受的一切逼迫患难中，仍旧存忍耐和信心。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 所以，我们在上帝的各教会里为你们夸耀，因为你们在所受的一切压迫患难中仍牢守着耐心和信心。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 所以，我们在　神的各教会里为你们夸耀，因为你们在所受的一切压迫患难中仍牢守着耐心和信心。
当代译本 - 因此，我们在上帝的众教会中夸奖你们在各种迫害和患难中的坚忍和信心。
圣经新译本 - 所以我们在　神的众教会里，亲自夸奖你们，因为你们在所受的一切迫害患难中，仍然存着坚忍和信心。
中文标准译本 - 所以，我们自己在神的各教会中以你们夸耀，因为你们在一切的逼迫和患难中保持着你们的忍耐和信仰。
现代标点和合本 - 甚至我们在神的各教会里为你们夸口，都因你们在所受的一切逼迫患难中，仍旧存忍耐和信心。
和合本（拼音版） - 甚至我们在上帝的各教会里为你们夸口，都因你们在所受的一切逼迫患难中，仍旧存忍耐和信心。
New International Version - Therefore, among God’s churches we boast about your perseverance and faith in all the persecutions and trials you are enduring.
English Standard Version - Therefore we ourselves boast about you in the churches of God for your steadfastness and faith in all your persecutions and in the afflictions that you are enduring.
New Living Translation - We proudly tell God’s other churches about your endurance and faithfulness in all the persecutions and hardships you are suffering.
Christian Standard Bible - Therefore, we ourselves boast about you among God’s churches — about your perseverance and faith in all the persecutions and afflictions that you are enduring.
New American Standard Bible - As a result, we ourselves speak proudly of you among the churches of God for your perseverance and faith in the midst of all your persecutions and afflictions which you endure.
New King James Version - so that we ourselves boast of you among the churches of God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and tribulations that you endure,
Amplified Bible - Therefore, we speak of you with pride among the churches of God for your steadfastness [your unflinching endurance, and patience] and your firm faith in the midst of all the persecution and [crushing] distress which you endure.
American Standard Version - so that we ourselves glory in you in the churches of God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and in the afflictions which ye endure;
King James Version - So that we ourselves glory in you in the churches of God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and tribulations that ye endure:
New English Translation - As a result we ourselves boast about you in the churches of God for your perseverance and faith in all the persecutions and afflictions you are enduring.
World English Bible - so that we ourselves boast about you in the assemblies of God for your perseverance and faith in all your persecutions and in the afflictions which you endure.
新標點和合本 - 甚至我們在神的各教會裏為你們誇口，都因你們在所受的一切逼迫患難中，仍舊存忍耐和信心。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 所以，我們在上帝的各教會裏為你們誇耀，因為你們在所受的一切壓迫患難中仍牢守着耐心和信心。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 所以，我們在　神的各教會裏為你們誇耀，因為你們在所受的一切壓迫患難中仍牢守着耐心和信心。
當代譯本 - 因此，我們在上帝的眾教會中誇獎你們在各種迫害和患難中的堅忍和信心。
聖經新譯本 - 所以我們在　神的眾教會裡，親自誇獎你們，因為你們在所受的一切迫害患難中，仍然存著堅忍和信心。
呂振中譯本 - 以致我們在上帝的眾教會裏、親自拿你們來誇口，誇你們的堅忍和信心、在你們受的一切逼迫以及所忍受的患難中、仍然保持着。
中文標準譯本 - 所以，我們自己在神的各教會中以你們誇耀，因為你們在一切的逼迫和患難中保持著你們的忍耐和信仰。
現代標點和合本 - 甚至我們在神的各教會裡為你們誇口，都因你們在所受的一切逼迫患難中，仍舊存忍耐和信心。
文理和合譯本 - 致我儕於上帝諸會、以爾為誇、緣爾在窘逐苦難中之忍與信也、
文理委辦譯本 - 爾於窘逐患難間、恆忍、信主、故我儕於上帝諸會前譽爾、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 爾受諸窘逐患難、而於其中仍存忍與信、故我儕在天主諸教會中為爾而誇、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 且爾等於重重困辱憂患之中、仍能堅忍不拔、篤信不移、此尤為吾儕之所誇耀於天主眾會者也。
Nueva Versión Internacional - Así que nos sentimos orgullosos de ustedes ante las iglesias de Dios por la perseverancia y la fe que muestran al soportar toda clase de persecuciones y sufrimientos.
현대인의 성경 - 그러므로 우리는 여러분이 온갖 박해와 고난을 참고 견디며 믿음을 지키는 일을 하나님의 여러 교회에서 자랑합니다.
Новый Русский Перевод - Мы с гордостью говорим в Божьих церквах о вашей стойкости и о вере, которую вы проявили во всех преследованиях и несчастьях, переносимых вами.
Восточный перевод - Мы с гордостью говорим в общинах верующих о вашей стойкости и о вере, которую вы проявили во всех преследованиях и несчастьях, переносимых вами.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Мы с гордостью говорим в общинах верующих о вашей стойкости и о вере, которую вы проявили во всех преследованиях и несчастьях, переносимых вами.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Мы с гордостью говорим в общинах верующих о вашей стойкости и о вере, которую вы проявили во всех преследованиях и несчастьях, переносимых вами.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Aussi exprimons-nous dans les Eglises de Dieu notre fierté en ce qui vous concerne, à cause de votre persévérance et de votre foi au milieu de toutes les persécutions et de toutes les détresses que vous endurez.
リビングバイブル - 激しい迫害と苦難の真っただ中にあるにもかかわらず、あなたがたが忍耐しつつ、神への完全な信仰を守っていることを、私たちは諸教会の間で大いに誇っています。
Nestle Aland 28 - ὥστε αὐτοὺς ἡμᾶς ἐν ὑμῖν ἐγκαυχᾶσθαι ἐν ταῖς ἐκκλησίαις τοῦ θεοῦ ὑπὲρ τῆς ὑπομονῆς ὑμῶν καὶ πίστεως ἐν πᾶσιν τοῖς διωγμοῖς ὑμῶν καὶ ταῖς θλίψεσιν αἷς ἀνέχεσθε,
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - ὥστε αὐτοὺς ἡμᾶς ἐν ὑμῖν ἐνκαυχᾶσθαι, ἐν ταῖς ἐκκλησίαις τοῦ Θεοῦ, ὑπὲρ τῆς ὑπομονῆς ὑμῶν, καὶ πίστεως ἐν πᾶσιν τοῖς διωγμοῖς ὑμῶν, καὶ ταῖς θλίψεσιν αἷς ἀνέχεσθε;
Nova Versão Internacional - Por esta causa nós nos gloriamos em vocês entre as igrejas de Deus pela perseverança e fé demonstrada por vocês em todas as perseguições e tribulações que estão suportando.
Hoffnung für alle - Wir sind stolz auf euch und stellen euch den anderen Gemeinden als leuchtendes Vorbild hin. Wie treu und standhaft ertragt ihr doch alle Verfolgungen und Leiden!
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交叉引用

1 Thessalonians 3:2 - We sent our brother Timothy to give you strength and hope in your faith. He works together with us in God’s service to spread the good news about Christ.
1 Thessalonians 3:3 - We sent him so that no one would be upset by times of testing. You know very well that we have to go through times of testing.
1 Thessalonians 3:4 - In fact, when we were with you, here is what we kept telling you. We were telling you that our enemies would make us suffer. As you know very well, it has turned out that way.
1 Thessalonians 3:5 - That’s the reason I sent someone to find out about your faith. I couldn’t wait any longer. I was afraid that Satan had tempted you in some way. Then our work among you would have been useless.
1 Thessalonians 3:6 - But Timothy has come to us from you just now. He has brought good news about your faith and love. He has told us that you always have happy memories of us. He has also said that you desire to see us, just as we desire to see you.
1 Thessalonians 3:7 - Brothers and sisters, in all our trouble and suffering your faith encouraged us.
1 Thessalonians 3:8 - Now we really live, because you are standing firm in the Lord.
James 5:11 - As you know, we think that people who don’t give up are blessed. You have heard that Job was patient. And you have seen what the Lord finally did for him. The Lord is full of tender mercy and loving concern.
Romans 8:25 - We hope for what we don’t have yet. So we are patient as we wait for it.
2 Corinthians 9:2 - I know how much you want to help. I have been bragging about it to the people in Macedonia. I have been telling them that since last year you who live in Achaia were ready to give. You are so excited that it has stirred up most of them to take action.
Romans 2:7 - God will give eternal life to those who keep on doing good. They want glory, honor, and life that never ends.
Revelation 14:12 - God’s people need to be very patient. They are the ones who obey God’s commands. And they remain faithful to Jesus.
James 1:3 - Your faith will be tested. You know that when this happens it will produce in you the strength to continue.
James 1:4 - And you must allow this strength to finish its work. Then you will be all you should be. You will have everything you need.
2 Corinthians 9:4 - Suppose people from Macedonia come with me and find out that you are not prepared. Then we, as well as you, would be ashamed of being so certain.
2 Peter 1:6 - To knowledge, add the ability to control yourselves. To the ability to control yourselves, add the strength to keep going. To the strength to keep going, add godliness.
2 Thessalonians 3:5 - May the Lord fill your hearts with God’s love. May Christ give you the strength to go on.
Hebrews 6:15 - Abraham was patient while he waited. Then he received what God promised him.
Romans 5:3 - And that’s not all. We are full of joy even when we suffer. We know that our suffering gives us the strength to go on.
Romans 5:4 - The strength to go on produces character. Character produces hope.
Romans 5:5 - And hope will never bring us shame. That’s because God’s love has been poured into our hearts. This happened through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.
Romans 12:12 - When you hope, be joyful. When you suffer, be patient. When you pray, be faithful.
1 Corinthians 7:17 - But each believer should live in whatever situation the Lord has given them. Stay as you were when God chose you. That’s the rule all the churches must follow.
2 Corinthians 7:14 - I had bragged about you to him. And you have not let me down. Everything we said to you was true. In the same way, our bragging about you to Titus has also turned out to be true.
1 Thessalonians 1:3 - We remember you when we pray to our God and Father. Your work is produced by your faith. Your service is the result of your love. Your strength to continue comes from your hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.
Hebrews 10:36 - You need to be faithful. Then you will do what God wants. You will receive what he has promised.
James 5:7 - Brothers and sisters, be patient until the Lord comes. See how the farmer waits for the land to produce its rich crop. See how patient the farmer is for the fall and spring rains.
James 5:8 - You too must be patient. You must remain strong. The Lord will soon come back.
Hebrews 12:1 - A huge cloud of witnesses is all around us. So let us throw off everything that stands in our way. Let us throw off any sin that holds on to us so tightly. And let us keep on running the race marked out for us.
Hebrews 12:2 - Let us keep looking to Jesus. He is the one who started this journey of faith. And he is the one who completes the journey of faith. He paid no attention to the shame of the cross. He suffered there because of the joy he was looking forward to. Then he sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Hebrews 12:3 - He made it through these attacks by sinners. So think about him. Then you won’t get tired. You won’t lose hope.
1 Thessalonians 2:19 - What is our hope? What is our joy? When our Lord Jesus returns, what is the crown we will delight in? Isn’t it you?
1 Thessalonians 2:14 - Brothers and sisters, you became like the members of God’s churches in Judea. They are believers in Christ Jesus, just as you are. Your own people made you suffer. You went through the same things the church members in Judea suffered from the Jews.

逐节对照

交叉引用

New International Reader's Version - So among God’s churches we brag about the fact that you don’t give up easily. We brag about your faith in all the suffering and testing you are going through.
新标点和合本 - 甚至我们在　神的各教会里为你们夸口，都因你们在所受的一切逼迫患难中，仍旧存忍耐和信心。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 所以，我们在上帝的各教会里为你们夸耀，因为你们在所受的一切压迫患难中仍牢守着耐心和信心。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 所以，我们在　神的各教会里为你们夸耀，因为你们在所受的一切压迫患难中仍牢守着耐心和信心。
当代译本 - 因此，我们在上帝的众教会中夸奖你们在各种迫害和患难中的坚忍和信心。
圣经新译本 - 所以我们在　神的众教会里，亲自夸奖你们，因为你们在所受的一切迫害患难中，仍然存着坚忍和信心。
中文标准译本 - 所以，我们自己在神的各教会中以你们夸耀，因为你们在一切的逼迫和患难中保持着你们的忍耐和信仰。
现代标点和合本 - 甚至我们在神的各教会里为你们夸口，都因你们在所受的一切逼迫患难中，仍旧存忍耐和信心。
和合本（拼音版） - 甚至我们在上帝的各教会里为你们夸口，都因你们在所受的一切逼迫患难中，仍旧存忍耐和信心。
New International Version - Therefore, among God’s churches we boast about your perseverance and faith in all the persecutions and trials you are enduring.
English Standard Version - Therefore we ourselves boast about you in the churches of God for your steadfastness and faith in all your persecutions and in the afflictions that you are enduring.
New Living Translation - We proudly tell God’s other churches about your endurance and faithfulness in all the persecutions and hardships you are suffering.
Christian Standard Bible - Therefore, we ourselves boast about you among God’s churches — about your perseverance and faith in all the persecutions and afflictions that you are enduring.
New American Standard Bible - As a result, we ourselves speak proudly of you among the churches of God for your perseverance and faith in the midst of all your persecutions and afflictions which you endure.
New King James Version - so that we ourselves boast of you among the churches of God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and tribulations that you endure,
Amplified Bible - Therefore, we speak of you with pride among the churches of God for your steadfastness [your unflinching endurance, and patience] and your firm faith in the midst of all the persecution and [crushing] distress which you endure.
American Standard Version - so that we ourselves glory in you in the churches of God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and in the afflictions which ye endure;
King James Version - So that we ourselves glory in you in the churches of God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and tribulations that ye endure:
New English Translation - As a result we ourselves boast about you in the churches of God for your perseverance and faith in all the persecutions and afflictions you are enduring.
World English Bible - so that we ourselves boast about you in the assemblies of God for your perseverance and faith in all your persecutions and in the afflictions which you endure.
新標點和合本 - 甚至我們在神的各教會裏為你們誇口，都因你們在所受的一切逼迫患難中，仍舊存忍耐和信心。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 所以，我們在上帝的各教會裏為你們誇耀，因為你們在所受的一切壓迫患難中仍牢守着耐心和信心。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 所以，我們在　神的各教會裏為你們誇耀，因為你們在所受的一切壓迫患難中仍牢守着耐心和信心。
當代譯本 - 因此，我們在上帝的眾教會中誇獎你們在各種迫害和患難中的堅忍和信心。
聖經新譯本 - 所以我們在　神的眾教會裡，親自誇獎你們，因為你們在所受的一切迫害患難中，仍然存著堅忍和信心。
呂振中譯本 - 以致我們在上帝的眾教會裏、親自拿你們來誇口，誇你們的堅忍和信心、在你們受的一切逼迫以及所忍受的患難中、仍然保持着。
中文標準譯本 - 所以，我們自己在神的各教會中以你們誇耀，因為你們在一切的逼迫和患難中保持著你們的忍耐和信仰。
現代標點和合本 - 甚至我們在神的各教會裡為你們誇口，都因你們在所受的一切逼迫患難中，仍舊存忍耐和信心。
文理和合譯本 - 致我儕於上帝諸會、以爾為誇、緣爾在窘逐苦難中之忍與信也、
文理委辦譯本 - 爾於窘逐患難間、恆忍、信主、故我儕於上帝諸會前譽爾、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 爾受諸窘逐患難、而於其中仍存忍與信、故我儕在天主諸教會中為爾而誇、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 且爾等於重重困辱憂患之中、仍能堅忍不拔、篤信不移、此尤為吾儕之所誇耀於天主眾會者也。
Nueva Versión Internacional - Así que nos sentimos orgullosos de ustedes ante las iglesias de Dios por la perseverancia y la fe que muestran al soportar toda clase de persecuciones y sufrimientos.
현대인의 성경 - 그러므로 우리는 여러분이 온갖 박해와 고난을 참고 견디며 믿음을 지키는 일을 하나님의 여러 교회에서 자랑합니다.
Новый Русский Перевод - Мы с гордостью говорим в Божьих церквах о вашей стойкости и о вере, которую вы проявили во всех преследованиях и несчастьях, переносимых вами.
Восточный перевод - Мы с гордостью говорим в общинах верующих о вашей стойкости и о вере, которую вы проявили во всех преследованиях и несчастьях, переносимых вами.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Мы с гордостью говорим в общинах верующих о вашей стойкости и о вере, которую вы проявили во всех преследованиях и несчастьях, переносимых вами.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Мы с гордостью говорим в общинах верующих о вашей стойкости и о вере, которую вы проявили во всех преследованиях и несчастьях, переносимых вами.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Aussi exprimons-nous dans les Eglises de Dieu notre fierté en ce qui vous concerne, à cause de votre persévérance et de votre foi au milieu de toutes les persécutions et de toutes les détresses que vous endurez.
リビングバイブル - 激しい迫害と苦難の真っただ中にあるにもかかわらず、あなたがたが忍耐しつつ、神への完全な信仰を守っていることを、私たちは諸教会の間で大いに誇っています。
Nestle Aland 28 - ὥστε αὐτοὺς ἡμᾶς ἐν ὑμῖν ἐγκαυχᾶσθαι ἐν ταῖς ἐκκλησίαις τοῦ θεοῦ ὑπὲρ τῆς ὑπομονῆς ὑμῶν καὶ πίστεως ἐν πᾶσιν τοῖς διωγμοῖς ὑμῶν καὶ ταῖς θλίψεσιν αἷς ἀνέχεσθε,
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - ὥστε αὐτοὺς ἡμᾶς ἐν ὑμῖν ἐνκαυχᾶσθαι, ἐν ταῖς ἐκκλησίαις τοῦ Θεοῦ, ὑπὲρ τῆς ὑπομονῆς ὑμῶν, καὶ πίστεως ἐν πᾶσιν τοῖς διωγμοῖς ὑμῶν, καὶ ταῖς θλίψεσιν αἷς ἀνέχεσθε;
Nova Versão Internacional - Por esta causa nós nos gloriamos em vocês entre as igrejas de Deus pela perseverança e fé demonstrada por vocês em todas as perseguições e tribulações que estão suportando.
Hoffnung für alle - Wir sind stolz auf euch und stellen euch den anderen Gemeinden als leuchtendes Vorbild hin. Wie treu und standhaft ertragt ihr doch alle Verfolgungen und Leiden!
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1 Thessalonians 3:2 - We sent our brother Timothy to give you strength and hope in your faith. He works together with us in God’s service to spread the good news about Christ.
1 Thessalonians 3:3 - We sent him so that no one would be upset by times of testing. You know very well that we have to go through times of testing.
1 Thessalonians 3:4 - In fact, when we were with you, here is what we kept telling you. We were telling you that our enemies would make us suffer. As you know very well, it has turned out that way.
1 Thessalonians 3:5 - That’s the reason I sent someone to find out about your faith. I couldn’t wait any longer. I was afraid that Satan had tempted you in some way. Then our work among you would have been useless.
1 Thessalonians 3:6 - But Timothy has come to us from you just now. He has brought good news about your faith and love. He has told us that you always have happy memories of us. He has also said that you desire to see us, just as we desire to see you.
1 Thessalonians 3:7 - Brothers and sisters, in all our trouble and suffering your faith encouraged us.
1 Thessalonians 3:8 - Now we really live, because you are standing firm in the Lord.
James 5:11 - As you know, we think that people who don’t give up are blessed. You have heard that Job was patient. And you have seen what the Lord finally did for him. The Lord is full of tender mercy and loving concern.
Romans 8:25 - We hope for what we don’t have yet. So we are patient as we wait for it.
2 Corinthians 9:2 - I know how much you want to help. I have been bragging about it to the people in Macedonia. I have been telling them that since last year you who live in Achaia were ready to give. You are so excited that it has stirred up most of them to take action.
Romans 2:7 - God will give eternal life to those who keep on doing good. They want glory, honor, and life that never ends.
Revelation 14:12 - God’s people need to be very patient. They are the ones who obey God’s commands. And they remain faithful to Jesus.
James 1:3 - Your faith will be tested. You know that when this happens it will produce in you the strength to continue.
James 1:4 - And you must allow this strength to finish its work. Then you will be all you should be. You will have everything you need.
2 Corinthians 9:4 - Suppose people from Macedonia come with me and find out that you are not prepared. Then we, as well as you, would be ashamed of being so certain.
2 Peter 1:6 - To knowledge, add the ability to control yourselves. To the ability to control yourselves, add the strength to keep going. To the strength to keep going, add godliness.
2 Thessalonians 3:5 - May the Lord fill your hearts with God’s love. May Christ give you the strength to go on.
Hebrews 6:15 - Abraham was patient while he waited. Then he received what God promised him.
Romans 5:3 - And that’s not all. We are full of joy even when we suffer. We know that our suffering gives us the strength to go on.
Romans 5:4 - The strength to go on produces character. Character produces hope.
Romans 5:5 - And hope will never bring us shame. That’s because God’s love has been poured into our hearts. This happened through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.
Romans 12:12 - When you hope, be joyful. When you suffer, be patient. When you pray, be faithful.
1 Corinthians 7:17 - But each believer should live in whatever situation the Lord has given them. Stay as you were when God chose you. That’s the rule all the churches must follow.
2 Corinthians 7:14 - I had bragged about you to him. And you have not let me down. Everything we said to you was true. In the same way, our bragging about you to Titus has also turned out to be true.
1 Thessalonians 1:3 - We remember you when we pray to our God and Father. Your work is produced by your faith. Your service is the result of your love. Your strength to continue comes from your hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.
Hebrews 10:36 - You need to be faithful. Then you will do what God wants. You will receive what he has promised.
James 5:7 - Brothers and sisters, be patient until the Lord comes. See how the farmer waits for the land to produce its rich crop. See how patient the farmer is for the fall and spring rains.
James 5:8 - You too must be patient. You must remain strong. The Lord will soon come back.
Hebrews 12:1 - A huge cloud of witnesses is all around us. So let us throw off everything that stands in our way. Let us throw off any sin that holds on to us so tightly. And let us keep on running the race marked out for us.
Hebrews 12:2 - Let us keep looking to Jesus. He is the one who started this journey of faith. And he is the one who completes the journey of faith. He paid no attention to the shame of the cross. He suffered there because of the joy he was looking forward to. Then he sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Hebrews 12:3 - He made it through these attacks by sinners. So think about him. Then you won’t get tired. You won’t lose hope.
1 Thessalonians 2:19 - What is our hope? What is our joy? When our Lord Jesus returns, what is the crown we will delight in? Isn’t it you?
1 Thessalonians 2:14 - Brothers and sisters, you became like the members of God’s churches in Judea. They are believers in Christ Jesus, just as you are. Your own people made you suffer. You went through the same things the church members in Judea suffered from the Jews.