I Thessalonians 3:7
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For this reason, brothers, in all our distress and persecution, we have been reassured about you, because of your faith.
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over you--in respect to you. in--in the midst of: notwithstanding "all our distress (Greek, 'necessity') and affliction," namely, external trials at Corinth, whence Paul writes (compare Th1 3:6, with Act 18:5-10).
Open source ↗In this chapter the apostle gives further evidence of his love to the Thessalonians, reminding them of his sending Timothy to them, with the mention of his design therein and his inducements so to do (Th1 3:1-5). He acquaints them also with his great satisfaction at the return of Timothy, with good tidings concerning them (Th1 3:6-10). And concludes with fervent prayer for them (Th1 3:11 to the end).
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who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.
I was overjoyed to find some of your children walking in the truth, just as the Father has commanded us.
On account of this, we are encouraged. In addition to our own encouragement, we were even more delighted by the joy of Titus. For his spirit has been refreshed by all of you.