2 Thessalonians 3:4

Translations

Modern

And we have confidence in the Lord that you are doing and will continue to do what we command.

Traditional

And we have confidence in the Lord touching you, that ye both do and will do the things which we command you.

Literal

And we are persuaded in the Lord as to you, that both you are doing and you will do what we command.

Latin

Confidimus autem de vobis, in Domino, quoniam quæ præcepimus, et facitis, et facietis.

Original

Greek

English

And we have confidence in the Lord that you are doing and will continue to do what we command.

Notes

2 Thessalonians 3:1–5

Before discussing the final topic of the letter (3:6–15), Paul asks for prayers (3:1–2). He assures the Thessalonians of God's help during difficult times (3:3–5).

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Paul (Saul)

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…being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
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Confident of your obedience, I write to you, knowing that you will do even more than I ask.
1 Thessalonians 4:10
And you are indeed showing this love to all the brothers throughout Macedonia. But we urge you, brothers, to excel more and more
2 Corinthians 2:3
I wrote as I did so that on my arrival I would not be grieved by those who ought to make me rejoice. I had confidence in all of you, that you would share my joy.
Philippians 2:12
Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now even more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling.
1 Thessalonians 4:1–2
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.
2 Thessalonians 3:6
Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from any brother who leads an undisciplined life that is not in keeping with the tradition you received from us.
2 Thessalonians 3:12
We command and urge such people by our Lord Jesus Christ to begin working quietly to earn their own living.
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I myself am convinced, my brothers, that you yourselves are full of goodness, brimming with knowledge, and able to instruct one another.
Matthew 28:20
…and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
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To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life.
1 Corinthians 7:19
Circumcision is nothing and uncircumcision is nothing. Keeping God’s commandments is what counts.

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Second Letter to the Thessalonians

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2 Thessalonians 3:4

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