1 Thessalonians 3:3 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

³ so that no one would be shaken by these persecutions. Indeed, you yourselves know that this is what we are destined for.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

³ that no man should be moved by these afflictions: for yourselves know that we are appointed thereunto.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

³ 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.

American Standard Version (1901)

³ that no man be moved by these afflictions; for yourselves know that hereunto we are appointed.

Common English Bible

³ 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.

Catholic Public Domain Version

³ so that no one would be disturbed during these tribulations. For you yourselves know that we have been appointed to this.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

³ That no man should be moved in these tribulations: for yourselves know, that we are appointed thereunto.

1 Thessalonians 3:3 Cross References

Job 23:14

For he will complete what he appoints for me, and many such things are in his mind.

Psalm 112:6

For the righteous will never be moved; they will be remembered forever.

Luke 21:12

“But before all this occurs, they will arrest you and persecute you; they will hand you over to synagogues and prisons, and you will be brought before kings and governors because of my name.

John 16:2

They will put you out of the synagogues. Indeed, an hour is coming when those who kill you will think that by doing so they are offering worship to God.

John 16:33

I have said this to you so that in me you may have peace. In the world you face persecution, but take courage: I have conquered the world!”

Acts 14:22

There they strengthened the souls of the disciples and encouraged them to continue in the faith, saying, “It is through many persecutions that we must enter the kingdom of God.”

Acts 2:25

For David says concerning him, ‘I saw the Lord always before me, for he is at my right hand so that I will not be shaken;

Acts 21:11

He came to us and took Paul’s belt, bound his own feet and hands with it, and said, “Thus says the Holy Spirit, ‘This is the way the Jews in Jerusalem will bind the man who owns this belt and will hand him over to the gentiles.’ ”

Acts 21:13

Then Paul answered, “What are you doing, weeping and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only to be bound but even to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.”

Acts 9:16

I myself will show him how much he must suffer for the sake of my name.”

Romans 5:3

And not only that, but we also boast in our afflictions, knowing that affliction produces endurance,

1 Corinthians 15:58

Therefore, my beloved brothers and sisters, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the work of the Lord because you know that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.

1 Corinthians 4:9

For I think that God has exhibited us apostles as last of all, as though sentenced to death, because we have become a spectacle to the world, to angels and to humans.

Ephesians 3:13

I pray, therefore, that you may not lose heart over my sufferings for you; they are your glory.

Philippians 1:28

and in no way frightened by those opposing you. For them, this is evidence of their destruction but of your salvation. And this is God’s doing.

Colossians 1:23

provided that you continue securely established and steadfast in the faith, without shifting from the hope promised by the gospel that you heard, which has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven. I, Paul, became a minister of this gospel.

1 Thessalonians 5:9

For God has destined us not for wrath but for obtaining salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ,

2 Thessalonians 1:4

Therefore we ourselves boast of you among the churches of God for your steadfastness and faith during all your persecutions and the afflictions that you are enduring.

2 Timothy 1:8

Do not be ashamed, then, of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner, but join with me in suffering for the gospel, in the power of God,

1 Peter 2:21

For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you should follow in his steps.

Revelation 2:10

Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Beware, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison so that you may be tested, and for ten days you will have affliction. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.

Revelation 2:13

“I know where you are living, where Satan’s throne is. Yet you are holding fast to my name, and you did not deny your faith in me even in the days of Antipas my witness, my faithful one, who was killed among you, where Satan lives.