1 Thessalonians 3:7-9 That’s why, brothers, in all our distress and persecution we have been encouraged about you by your faith.

ISV⁽ⁱ⁾ ⁷ That’s why, brothers, in all our distress and persecution we have been encouraged about you by your faith. ⁸ For now we can go on living, as long as you continue to stand firm in the Lord. ⁹ How can we thank God enough for you in return for all the joy that we have in God’s presence because of you?