2 Thessalonians 3:4 bbe — And we have faith in the Lord about you, that you are doing and will do the things about which we give you orders.

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"And we have faith in the Lord about you, that you are doing and will do the things about which we give you orders."

— 2 Thessalonians 3:4, Bible in Basic English

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2 Thessalonians 3 — Context

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For the rest, my brothers, let there be prayer for us that the word of the Lord may go forward with increasing glory, even as it does with you;

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And that we may be made free from foolish and evil men; for not all have faith.

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But the Lord is true, who will give you strength and keep you safe from evil.

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And we have faith in the Lord about you, that you are doing and will do the things about which we give you orders.

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And may your hearts be guided by the Lord into the love of God and quiet waiting for Christ.

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Now we give you orders, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from all those whose behaviour is not well ordered and in harmony with the teaching which they had from us.

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For you yourselves are used to taking us as your example, because our life among you was ruled by order,

2 Thessalonians 3:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Thessalonians 3:4 say?
2 Thessalonians 3:4 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And we have faith in the Lord about you, that you are doing and will do the things about which we give you orders.”
Where is 2 Thessalonians 3:4 in the Bible?
2 Thessalonians 3:4 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Thessalonians, chapter 3, verse 4.
Who wrote 2 Thessalonians?
2 Thessalonians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 51–52.
What is the book of 2 Thessalonians about?
Written shortly after 1 Thessalonians, this short letter corrects a panicked rumor that "the day of the Lord is already here," urges steady work and patience under persecution, and calls believers to a settled hope that holds up under trial.
What are the major themes of 2 Thessalonians?
2 Thessalonians explores themes including Christ's Return, Endurance, Work, Steadfastness, Comfort. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Thessalonians 3:4.
What translation should I read 2 Thessalonians 3:4 in?
2 Thessalonians 3:4 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 2 Thessalonians 3:4?
2 Thessalonians 3:4 reads (BBE): “And we have faith in the Lord about you, that you are doing and will do the things about which we give you orders.” 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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