1 Thessalonians 3:10 asv — night and day praying exceedingly that we may see your face, and may perfect that which is lacking in your faith?

American Standard Version

"night and day praying exceedingly that we may see your face, and may perfect that which is lacking in your faith? "

— 1 Thessalonians 3:10, American Standard Version

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1 Thessalonians 3 — Context

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for this cause, brethren, we were comforted over you in all our distress and affliction through your faith:

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for now we live, if ye stand fast in the Lord.

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

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night and day praying exceedingly that we may see your face, and may perfect that which is lacking in your faith?

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Now may our God and Father himself, and our Lord Jesus, direct our way unto you:

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and the Lord make you to increase and abound in love one toward another, and toward all men, even as we also do toward you;

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to the end he may establish your hearts unblamable in holiness before our God and Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his saints.

1 Thessalonians 3:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Thessalonians 3:10 say?
1 Thessalonians 3:10 in the American Standard Version reads: “night and day praying exceedingly that we may see your face, and may perfect that which is lacking in your faith? ”
Where is 1 Thessalonians 3:10 in the Bible?
1 Thessalonians 3:10 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Thessalonians, chapter 3, verse 10.
Who wrote 1 Thessalonians?
1 Thessalonians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 50–51.
What is the book of 1 Thessalonians about?
One of Paul's earliest letters — encouragement to a baby church doing well under persecution. He commends their faith, instructs them on sexual purity and brotherly love, and answers their questions about believers who have died before Christ's return.
What are the major themes of 1 Thessalonians?
1 Thessalonians explores themes including Hope of Christ's Return, Sanctification, Brotherly Love, Encouragement. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Thessalonians 3:10.
What translation should I read 1 Thessalonians 3:10 in?
1 Thessalonians 3:10 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Thessalonians 3:10?
1 Thessalonians 3:10 reads (ASV): “night and day praying exceedingly that we may see your face, and may perfect that which is lacking in your faith? ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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