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1 Thessalonians 3

1 Thess. 3:3 KJV (With Strong’s)

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That
eis (Greek #1519)
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
KJV usage: (abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), ...ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ice
Origin: a primary preposition
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
i no man
medeis (Greek #3367)
not even one (man, woman, thing)
KJV usage: any (man, thing), no (man), none, not (at all, any man, a whit), nothing, + without delay.
Pronounce: may-dice'
Origin: μηδεμία (may-dem-ee'-ah), and the neuter μηδέν (may-den') from 3361 and 1520
should be moved
saino (Greek #4525)
to wag (as a dog its tail fawningly), i.e. (generally) to shake (figuratively, disturb)
KJV usage: move.
Pronounce: sah'-ee-no
Origin: akin to 4579
by
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
these
houtos (Greek #3778)
the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
KJV usage: he (it was that), hereof, it, she, such as, the same, these, they, this (man, same, woman), which, who.
Pronounce: hoo'-tos
Origin: οὗτοι (hoo'-toy), nominative feminine singular αὕτη (how'-tay), and nominative feminine plural αὕται (how'-tahee) from the article 3588 and 846
afflictions
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
thlipsis (Greek #2347)
pressure (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: afflicted(-tion), anguish, burdened, persecution, tribulation, trouble.
Pronounce: thlip'-sis
Origin: from 2346
: for
gar (Greek #1063)
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
KJV usage: and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
Pronounce: gar
Origin: a primary particle
yourselves
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
know
eido (Greek #1492)
used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent 3700 and 3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the perfect tense only) to know
KJV usage: be aware, behold, X can (+ not tell), consider, (have) know(-ledge), look (on), perceive, see, be sure, tell, understand, wish, wot. Compare 3700.
Pronounce: i'-do
Origin: a primary verb
that
hoti (Greek #3754)
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
KJV usage: as concerning that, as though, because (that), for (that), how (that), (in) that, though, why.
Pronounce: hot'-ee
Origin: neuter of 3748 as conjunction
wel are appointed
keimai (Greek #2749)
to lie outstretched (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: be (appointed, laid up, made, set), lay, lie. Compare 5087.
Pronounce: ki'-mahee
Origin: middle voice of a primary verb
thereunto
touto (Greek #5124)
that thing
KJV usage: here (-unto), it, partly, self(-same), so, that (intent), the same, there(-fore, -unto), this, thus, where(-fore).
Pronounce: too'-to
Origin: neuter singular nominative or accusative case of 3778
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Eph. 3:13• 13Wherefore I entreat [you] not to faint at my tribulations for you which is your glory. (Eph. 3:13)
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John 16:2• 2They will put you out of the synagogue; nay, an hour is coming that everyone who hath killed you will think that he is offering service to God. (John 16:2)
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1 Cor. 4:9• 9For, I think, b God set us the apostles last as devoted to death, because we became a spectacle to the world, to both angels and men: (1 Cor. 4:9)
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2 Tim. 3:12• 12Yea, and all that desire to live piously in Christ Jesus shall be persecuted. (2 Tim. 3:12)
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1 Peter 2:21• 21For to this were ye called; because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you a model that ye should follow up his steps; (1 Peter 2:21)

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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moved.
Psa. 112:6•  (Psa. 112:6)
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Acts 2:25• 25For David saith as to him, I kept the Lord in view always before me, because he is on my right hand that I may not be shaken. (Acts 2:25)
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Acts 20:24• 24But I hold not my life of any account as dear to myself, so that I may accomplish my course and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus to testify the gospel of the grace of God. (Acts 20:24)
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Acts 21:13• 13then Paul answered, Why do ye weep and break my heart? For I am ready, not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus. (Acts 21:13)
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Rom. 5:3• 3And not only [so], but we also boast in tribulations, knowing that tribulation worketh out endurance; (Rom. 5:3)
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1 Cor. 15:58• 58Wherefore, my brethren beloved, be firm, immoveable, abounding in the work of the Lord always, knowing that your toil is not empty in [the] Lord. (1 Cor. 15:58)
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Eph. 3:13• 13Wherefore I entreat [you] not to faint at my tribulations for you which is your glory. (Eph. 3:13)
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Phil. 1:28• 28and not frightened in anything by the adversaries, which is to them a showing forth of destruction, but to you of salvation, and this from God; (Phil. 1:28)
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Col. 1:23• 23if indeed ye abide in the faith grounded and firm, and not moved away from the hope of the gospel (which ye heard, that was preached in the whole creation under the heaven), of which I, Paul, became servant; (Col. 1:23)
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2 Thess. 1:4• 4so that we ourselves glory in you in the assemblies of God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and the tribulations which ye are all enduring; (2 Thess. 1:4)
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2 Tim. 1:8• 8Be not ashamed therefore of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner; but suffer hardship with the gospel, according to the power of God, (2 Tim. 1:8)
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1 Peter 4:12‑14• 12Beloved, be not surprised at the fire among you that cometh for your trial, as though a strange thing were happening to you;
 13but inasmuch as ye share in the sufferings of Christ, rejoice, that in the revelation of his glory also ye may rejoice exultingly.
 14If ye are reproached in Christ's name, blessed [are ye], because the [Spirit] of glory and the Spirit of God resteth upon you: [on their part he is blasphemed, but on your part he is glorified]. (1 Peter 4:12‑14)
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Rev. 2:10,13• 10Fear not the things which thou art about to suffer: behold, the devil is about to cast of you into prison that ye may be tried, and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee the crown of life.
 13I know [thy works, and] where thou dwellest, where the throne of Satan {i}is{/i}; and thou holdest fast my name and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein {i}was{/i} Antipas, my faithful witness who was killed among you, where Satan dwelleth. (Rev. 2:10,13)
we are.
1 Thess. 5:9• 9Because God did not appoint us unto wrath, but unto obtaining of salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ (1 Thess. 5:9)
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Matt. 10:16‑18• 16{i}Behold, I send you as sheep in the midst of wolves; be therefore prudent as the serpents, and guileless as the doves.{/i}
 17{i}But beware of men; for they will deliver you up to Sanhedrims, and scourge you in their synagogues;{/i}
 18{i}and ye shall be brought before rulers and kings for my sake, for a testimony to them and to the nations.{/i} (Matt. 10:16‑18)
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Matt. 24:9‑10• 9Then shall they give you up to tribulation and shall kill you; and ye shall be hated by all the nations for my name's sake.
 10And then shall many be stumbled, and give up one another, and hate one another: (Matt. 24:9‑10)
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Luke 21:12• 12But before all these things they shall lay their hands upon you and persecute you, delivering up to synagogues and prisons, bringing before kings and governors on account of my name; (Luke 21:12)
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John 15:19‑21• 19If ye were of the world, the world would love its own; but because ye are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, on this account doth the world hate you.
 20Call to mind the word which I told you, A bondman is not greater than his lord. If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also; if they kept my word, they will keep yours also;
 21but all these things they will do unto you on account of my name, because they know not him that sent me. (John 15:19‑21)
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John 16:2,33• 2They will put you out of the synagogue; nay, an hour is coming that everyone who hath killed you will think that he is offering service to God.
 33These things have I spoken to you that in me ye may have peace. In the world ye have tribulation; but be of good courage: I have overcome the world. (John 16:2,33)
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Acts 9:16• 16for I will show him how many things he must suffer for my name's sake. (Acts 9:16)
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Acts 14:22• 22establishing the souls of the disciples, exhorting [them] to continue in the faith, and that through many tribulations we must enter into the kingdom of God. (Acts 14:22)
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Acts 20:23• 23save that the Holy Spirit testifieth to me in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions abide me. (Acts 20:23)
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Acts 21:11,13• 11and coming to us and taking Paul's girdle, he bound his own hands and feet, and said, Thus saith the Holy Spirit, so shall the Jews at Jerusalem bind the man that owneth this girdle, and deliver him into the hands of [the] Gentiles.
 13then Paul answered, Why do ye weep and break my heart? For I am ready, not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus. (Acts 21:11,13)
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Rom. 8:35‑37• 35who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Tribulation, or anguish, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword?
 36according as it is written, “For thy sake are we being put to death all the day long, we have been reckoned as sheep of slaughter.”
 37But in all these things we more than overcome by him that loved us. (Rom. 8:35‑37)
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1 Cor. 4:9• 9For, I think, b God set us the apostles last as devoted to death, because we became a spectacle to the world, to both angels and men: (1 Cor. 4:9)
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2 Tim. 3:11‑12• 11persecutions, sufferings; what things befell me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; what persecutions I endured, and out of all the Lord delivered me.
 12Yea, and all that desire to live piously in Christ Jesus shall be persecuted. (2 Tim. 3:11‑12)
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1 Peter 2:21• 21For to this were ye called; because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you a model that ye should follow up his steps; (1 Peter 2:21)
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1 Peter 4:12• 12Beloved, be not surprised at the fire among you that cometh for your trial, as though a strange thing were happening to you; (1 Peter 4:12)
• Even the youngest must thus learn, for the real enmity of the world and of its prince spares none; and so the Apostle prepared the converts in Thessalonica to look for distress. (“On 1 Thessalonians 3” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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that no one might be moved by these afflictions. (For yourselves know that we are set for this;

W. Kelly Translation

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that no one might be moved bya these afflictions. For yourselves know that for this we are set.

WK Translation Notes

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Lit. "in."