I Thessalonians 4:10
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And you are indeed showing this love to all the brothers throughout Macedonia. But we urge you, brothers, to excel more and more
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And indeed--Greek, "For even."
Open source ↗In this chapter the apostle gives earnest exhortations to abound in holiness, with a caution against uncleanness, enforced with several arguments (Th1 4:1-8). He then mentions the great duties of brotherly love, and quietness with industry in our callings (Th1 4:9-12). And concludes with comforting those who mourned for their relations and friends that died in the Lord (Th1 4:13-18).
Open source ↗4:10 The Thessalonian believers demonstrated love toward all the believers in the province of Macedonia (Philippi and Berea; see also 1:7-8) through economic aid (cp. 2 Cor 8:1-5).
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And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight,
And may the Lord cause you to increase and overflow with love for one another and for everyone else, just as our love for you overflows,
We are obligated to thank God for you all the time, brothers, as is fitting, because your faith is growing more and more, and your love for one another is increasing.
As a result, you have become an example to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia.
because we have heard about your faith in Christ Jesus and your love for all the saints—
But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.
Finally, brothers, we ask and encourage you in the Lord Jesus to live in a way that is pleasing to God, just as you have received from us. This is how you already live, so you should do so all the more.
For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints,