1 Thessalonians 3:3 web — that no one be moved by these afflictions. For you know that we are appointed to this task.

World English Bible

"that no one be moved by these afflictions. For you know that we are appointed to this task."

— 1 Thessalonians 3:3, World English Bible

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1 Thessalonians 3 — Context

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Therefore, when we couldn't stand it any longer, we thought it good to be left behind at Athens alone,

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and sent Timothy, our brother and God's servant in the Good News of Christ, to establish you, and to comfort you concerning your faith;

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that no one be moved by these afflictions. For you know that we are appointed to this task.

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For most certainly, when we were with you, we told you beforehand that we are to suffer affliction, even as it happened, and you know.

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For this cause I also, when I couldn't stand it any longer, sent that I might know your faith, for fear that by any means the tempter had tempted you, and our labor would have been in vain.

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But when Timothy came just now to us from you, and brought us glad news of your faith and love, and that you have good memories of us always, longing to see us, even as we also long 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 World English Bible reads: “that no one be moved by these afflictions. For you know that we are appointed to this task.”
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 (WEB): “that no one be moved by these afflictions. For you know that we are appointed to this task.” 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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