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2 Thessalonians 3:1

Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you:

KJV

Τὸ λοιπὸν προσεύχεσθε, ἀδελφοί, περὶ ἡμῶν, ἵνα ὁ λόγος τοῦ κυρίου τρέχῃ καὶ δοξάζηται καθὼς καὶ πρὸς ὑμᾶς,

Greek NT

De cetero fratres, orate pro nobis ut sermo Dei currat, et clarificetur, sicut et apud vos :

Vulgate

Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may run and be glorified, even as alsoit iswith you;

ASV

For the rest, brethren, pray for us that the word of God may run and may be glorified, even as among you:

Douay-Rheims

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In the original Greek

15 distinct Greek words appear in this verse.

δοξάζω
doxazo
verb · 61×
καί
kai
conjunction · 8973×
καθώς
kathos
adverb · 181×
κύριος
kurios
noun · 717×
λοιποί
loipoi
adjective · 54×
λόγος
logos
noun · 330×
περί
peri
preposition · 335×
προσεύχομαι
proseuchomai
verb · 85×
πρός
pros
preposition · 697×
τρέχω
trecho
verb · 20×
ἀδελφός
adelphos
noun · 343×
ἡμεῖς
emeis
pronoun · 862×
ἵνα
ina
conjunction · 665×
o
article · 19778×
ὑμεῖς
umeis
pronoun · 1828×

Themes

Historic Christian voices

4 passages from patristic writers, Reformers, and church catechisms citing this verse.

2. Then, after His reproach, what says He? There shall no sign be given to it, but the sign of Jonas the prophet. Now is He striking the first note of the doctrine of His resurrection, and confirming it by the type. What then? One may say; was no sign given it? None was given to it on asking. For not to bring in them did He work His signs (for He knew them to be hardened), but …

Cross-references

  • 1Cor 16:9 — For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries.
  • 1Thess 1:5 — For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake.
  • 1Thess 1:8 — For from you sounded out the word of the Lord not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith to God-ward is spread abroad; so that we need not to speak any thing.
  • 1Thess 1:8 — For from you sounded out the word of the Lord not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith to God-ward is spread abroad; so that we need not to speak any thing.
  • 1Thess 2:1 — For yourselves, brethren, know our entrance in unto you, that it was not in vain:
  • 1Thess 2:1 — For yourselves, brethren, know our entrance in unto you, that it was not in vain:
  • 1Thess 2:13 — For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which e
  • 1Thess 4:1 — Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, so ye would abound more and more.
  • 1Thess 4:1 — Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, so ye would abound more and more.
  • 1Thess 5:17 — Pray without ceasing.
  • 1Thess 5:25 — Brethren, pray for us.
  • 1Thess 5:25 — Brethren, pray for us.
  • 2Cor 1:11 — Ye also helping together by prayer for us, that for the gift bestowed upon us by the means of many persons thanks may be given by many on our behalf.
  • 2Cor 1:11 — Ye also helping together by prayer for us, that for the gift bestowed upon us by the means of many persons thanks may be given by many on our behalf.
  • 2Tim 2:9 — Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound.
  • 2Tim 2:9 — Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound.
  • Acts 6:7 — And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.
  • Acts 12:24 — But the word of God grew and multiplied.
  • Acts 12:24 — But the word of God grew and multiplied.
  • Acts 13:48 — And when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed.
  • Acts 19:17 — And this was known to all the Jews and Greeks also dwelling at Ephesus; and fear fell on them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified.
  • Acts 19:20 — So mightily grew the word of God and prevailed.
  • Acts 19:20 — So mightily grew the word of God and prevailed.
  • Col 4:3 — Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds:
  • Col 4:3 — Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds:
  • Eph 6:19 — And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,
  • Eph 6:19 — And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,
  • Heb 13:18 — Pray for us: for we trust we have a good conscience, in all things willing to live honestly.
  • Heb 13:18 — Pray for us: for we trust we have a good conscience, in all things willing to live honestly.
  • Isa 62:1 — For Zion’s sake will I not hold my peace, and for Jerusalem’s sake I will not rest, until the righteousness thereof go forth as brightness, and the salvation thereof as a lamp that burneth.
  • Luke 10:2 — Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest.
  • Luke 10:2 — Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest.
  • Matt 9:38 — Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.
  • Matt 9:38 — Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.
  • Ps 138:2 — I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy name for thy lovingkindness and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name.
  • Ps 147:15 — He sendeth forth his commandment upon earth: his word runneth very swiftly.
  • Rom 15:30 — Now I beseech you, brethren, for the Lord Jesus Christ’s sake, and for the love of the Spirit, that ye strive together with me in your prayers to God for me;
  • Rom 15:30 — Now I beseech you, brethren, for the Lord Jesus Christ’s sake, and for the love of the Spirit, that ye strive together with me in your prayers to God for me;