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Selected Verse: 1 Thessalonians 3:8 - King James
| Verse |
Translation |
Text |
| 1Th 3:8 |
King James |
For now we live, if ye stand fast in the Lord. |
Summary Of Commentaries Associated With The Selected Verse
| A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882] |
now--as the case is; seeing ye stand fast.
we live--we flourish. It revives us in our affliction to hear of your steadfastness (Psa 22:26).
if--implying that the vivid joy which the missionaries "now" feel, will continue if the Thessalonians continue steadfast. They still needed exhortation, Th1 3:10; therefore he subjoins the conditional clause, "if ye," &c. (Phi 4:1). |
| Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834] |
| For now we live, if ye stand fast in the Lord - This is equivalent to saying, "My life and comfort depend on your stability in the faith, and your correct Christian walk;" compare Martial 6:70. Non est vivere, sed valere, vita - "Life consists not merely in living, but in the enjoyment of health." See also Seneca, Epis. 99, and Manilius, Th1 4:5, as quoted by Wetstein. The meaning here is, that Paul now enjoyed life; he had that which constituted real life, in the fact that they acted as became Christians, and so as to show that his labor among them had not been in vain. The same thing here affirmed is true of all faithful ministers of the gospel. They feel that they have something that may be called life, and that is worth living for, when those to whom they preach maintain a close walk with God. |
| Vincent's Word Studies, by Marvin R. Vincent [1886] |
Stand fast (στήκετε)
The sense of firm standing is derived from the context, and does not inhere in the word. In Mar 3:31; Mar 11:25, it means simply to stand. Comp. Phi 4:1. It does not occur earlier than N.T. |
| Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65] |
| Now we live - Indeed; we enjoy life: so great is our affection for you. |
| Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826 |
| For now we live - Your steadfastness in the faith gives me new life and comfort; I now feel that I live to some purpose, as my labor in the Lord is not in vain. |
1 Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved.
10 Night and day praying exceedingly that we might see your face, and might perfect that which is lacking in your faith?
26 The meek shall eat and be satisfied: they shall praise the LORD that seek him: your heart shall live for ever.
5 Not in the lust of concupiscence, even as the Gentiles which know not God:
1 Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved.
25 And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.
31 There came then his brethren and his mother, and, standing without, sent unto him, calling him.