1 Thessalonians 3:9 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

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

What - what sufficient thanks?

Render to God again - in return for His goodness (Psalms 116:12).

For, [ peri (G4012 ): concerning] you, for (on account of) all the joy. It was "comfort," 1 Thessalonians 3:7, now it is more-namely, joy.

For your sakes - on your account.

Before our God. It is a joy, as in the presence of God, which will bear His searching eye; not self-seeking, but disinterested, sincere, and spiritual (cf. 1 Thessalonians 2:20; John 15:11).

1 Thessalonians 3:9

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;