1 Thessalonians 3:9

For what thankes can we render to God againe for you, for all the ioy wherewith wee ioy for your sakes before our God,
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

For what thanks can we render to God for you in return for all the joy with which we rejoice before our God on your account,
- New American Standard Version (1995)

For what thanksgiving can we render again unto God for you, for all the joy wherewith we joy for your sakes before our God;
- American Standard Version (1901)

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;
- Basic English Bible

How can we adequately thank God for you in return for our great joy over you in His presence?
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

For what thanksgiving can we render to God for you, for all the joy wherewith we rejoice on account of you before our God,
- Darby Bible

For what thanks can we return to God for you, in all the joy wherewith we rejoice for you before our God,
- Douay-Rheims Bible

For what thanksgiving can we render again unto God for you, for all the joy wherewith we joy for your sakes before our God;
- English Revised Version

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;
- World English Bible

Wesley's Notes for 1 Thessalonians 3:9

3:8 Now we live - Indeed; we enjoy life: so great is our affection for you.

3:10 And perfect that which is wanting in your faith - So St. Paul did not know that they who are once upon the rock no longer need to be taught by man.

3:11 Direct our way - This prayer is addressed to Christ, as well as to the Father.