2 Thessalonians 3:1

Request for Prayer

1 As for other matters, brothers and sisters, pray for us that the message of the Lord may spread rapidly and be honored, just as it was with you.

2 Thessalonians 3:1 in Other Translations

KJV
1 Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you:
ESV
1 Finally, brothers,pray for us, that the word of the Lord may speed ahead and be honored, as happened among you,
NLT
1 Finally, dear brothers and sisters, we ask you to pray for us. Pray that the Lord’s message will spread rapidly and be honored wherever it goes, just as when it came to you.
MSG
1 One more thing, friends: Pray for us. Pray that the Master's Word will simply take off and race through the country to a groundswell of response, just as it did among you.
CSB
1 Finally, pray for us, brothers, that the Lord's message may spread rapidly and be honored, just as it was with you,

2 Thessalonians 3:1 In-Context

1 As for other matters, brothers and sisters, pray for us that the message of the Lord may spread rapidly and be honored, just as it was with you.
2 And pray that we may be delivered from wicked and evil people, for not everyone has faith.
3 But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.
4 We have confidence in the Lord that you are doing and will continue to do the things we command.
5 May the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance.

Cross References 4

  • 1. 1 Thessalonians 4:1
  • 2. S 1 Thessalonians 5:25
  • 3. 1 Thessalonians 1:8
  • 4. 1 Thessalonians 2:13
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