1 Thessalonians 3:3 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)3 so that no one would be shaken by [having to experience] these difficult times. [See 2:14]. For you yourselves know that we are destined to have such experiences. Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 17693 that no man should be moved by these afflictions: for yourselves know that we are appointed thereunto. Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition3 That no one [of you] should be disturbed and beguiled and led astray by these afflictions and difficulties [to which I have referred]. For you yourselves know that this is [unavoidable in our position, and must be recognized as] our appointed lot. Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)3 that no man be moved by these afflictions; for yourselves know that hereunto we are appointed. Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible3 We didn’t want any of you to be shaken by these problems. You know very well that we were meant to go through this. Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version3 so that no one would be disturbed during these tribulations. For you yourselves know that we have been appointed to this. Ver Capítulo |
[This will happen] if you continue in the faith [Note: This means either “continue to observe God’s teaching” or, “continue to believe”], firmly grounded and established, and not moved away from the hope offered by the Gospel message, which you have heard and which was preached to people throughout the entire created world under heaven. I, Paul, was made a minister of this Gospel.
I know where you are living; [it is] where Satan’s throne is. And [I know] that you are holding on firmly to my name, and did not deny [your] faith in me, even in the days of my faithful witness Antipas [Note: The Greek word here for witness is “martyr”], who was killed there where you are, where Satan lives.
Do not be afraid of the things you are about to suffer. [For] look, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, so that you may be tested, and you will suffer persecution for ten days. [But], you should be faithful [to God] even to the point of dying [for Him], and I will give you the crown of [never ending] life.