1 Thessalonians 3:9

For what thankes can we render to God againe for you, for all the ioy wherewith wee ioy for your sakes before our God,
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

For what thanks can we render to God for you in return for all the joy with which we rejoice before our God on your account,
- New American Standard Version (1995)

For what thanksgiving can we render again unto God for you, for all the joy wherewith we joy for your sakes before our God;
- American Standard Version (1901)

For how great is the praise which we give to God for you, and how great the joy with which we are glad because of you before our God;
- Basic English Bible

For what thanksgiving can we render to God for you, for all the joy wherewith we rejoice on account of you before our God,
- Darby Bible

For what thanks can we render to God again for you, for all the joy with which we rejoice for your sakes before our God;
- Webster's Bible

For what thanksgiving on your behalf can we possibly offer to God in return for all the joy which fills our souls before our God for you,
- Weymouth Bible

For what thanksgiving can we render again to God for you, for all the joy with which we rejoice for your sakes before our God;
- World English Bible

For what doyng of thankingis moun we yelde to God for you, in al ioye, in which we ioyen for you bifor oure Lord?
- Wycliffe Bible

for what thanks are we able to recompense to God for you, for all the joy with which we do joy because of you in the presence of our God?
- Youngs Literal Bible

Wesley's Notes for 1 Thessalonians 3:9

3:8 Now we live - Indeed; we enjoy life: so great is our affection for you.

3:10 And perfect that which is wanting in your faith - So St. Paul did not know that they who are once upon the rock no longer need to be taught by man.

3:11 Direct our way - This prayer is addressed to Christ, as well as to the Father.