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1 Thessalonians 3:9

1 Thessalonians 3:9
For what thanks can we render to God again for you, for all the joy wherewith we joy for your sakes before our God;

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

For what thanks can we render to God again or you,.... They had given thanks to God for them before, for their faith, love, and patience; see Th1 1:2 and now having received a further account of them,…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

For what thanks can we render to God again - That is, what expression of thanksgiving can we render to God that shall be an equivalent for the joy which your holy walk has furnished, or which will…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

What thanks can we render to God - The high satisfaction and uncommon joy which the apostle felt are strongly depicted in the language he uses. How near his heart did the success of his ministry lie!…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

1 Thessalonians 3:6-10

Here we have Paul's great satisfaction upon the return of Timothy with good tidings from the Thessalonians, in which we may observe,

I. The good report Timothy made concerning them, Th1 3:6. Without…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

For what thanks can we render to God again for you "Again" belongs to the verb "render;" and "thanks" is strictly "thanksgiving." So we may translate, more freely: what due return of thanksgiving can…