1 Thessalonians 3:3 bbe — So that no man might be moved by these troubles; because you see that these things are part of God's purpose for us.

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"So that no man might be moved by these troubles; because you see that these things are part of God's purpose for us."

— 1 Thessalonians 3:3, Bible in Basic English

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1 Thessalonians 3 — Context

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At last our desire to have news of you was so strong that, while we ourselves were waiting at Athens,

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We sent Timothy, our brother and God's servant in the good news of Christ, to give you strength and comfort in your faith;

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So that no man might be moved by these troubles; because you see that these things are part of God's purpose for us.

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And when we were with you, we said to you that trouble was before us; and so it came about, as you see.

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For this reason, when I was no longer able to keep quiet, I sent to get news of your faith, fearing that you might be tested by the Evil One and that our work might come to nothing.

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But now that Timothy has come to us from you, and has given us good news of your faith and love, and that you have happy memories of us, desiring greatly to see us, even as we do to see you;

1 Thessalonians 3:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Thessalonians 3:3 say?
1 Thessalonians 3:3 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “So that no man might be moved by these troubles; because you see that these things are part of God's purpose for us.”
Where is 1 Thessalonians 3:3 in the Bible?
1 Thessalonians 3:3 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Thessalonians, chapter 3, verse 3.
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 3:3.
What translation should I read 1 Thessalonians 3:3 in?
1 Thessalonians 3:3 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 3:3?
1 Thessalonians 3:3 reads (BBE): “So that no man might be moved by these troubles; because you see that these things are part of God's purpose for us.” 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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