1 Thessalonians 3:10

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

Night and day praying exceedingly that we might see your face, and might perfect that which is lacking in your faith?

Complete Jewish Bible:

Night and day we pray as hard as we can that we will be able to see you face to face and supply whatever shortcomings there may be in your trust.

Berean Standard Bible:

Night and day we pray most earnestly that we may see you face to face and supply what is lacking from your faith.

American Standard Version:

night and day praying exceedingly that we may see your face, and may perfect that which is lacking in your faith?

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Night{G3571} and{G2532} day{G2250} praying{G1189} exceedingly{G1537}{G4053}{G5228} that{G1519} we might see{G1492} your{G5216} face{G4383}, and{G2532} might perfect{G2675} that which is lacking{G5303} in your{G5216} faith{G4102}?

Cross-References (KJV):

2 Corinthians 13:9

  • For we are glad, when we are weak, and ye are strong: and this also we wish, [even] your perfection.

1 Thessalonians 2:17

  • ¶ But we, brethren, being taken from you for a short time in presence, not in heart, endeavoured the more abundantly to see your face with great desire.

1 Thessalonians 2:18

  • Wherefore we would have come unto you, even I Paul, once and again; but Satan hindered us.

Romans 1:10

  • Making request, if by any means now at length I might have a prosperous journey by the will of God to come unto you.

Romans 1:12

  • That is, that I may be comforted together with you by the mutual faith both of you and me.

Romans 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;

Romans 15:32

  • That I may come unto you with joy by the will of God, and may with you be refreshed.

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Commentary for 1 Thessalonians 3:10

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: G3571
    There are 62 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: νύξ
    Transliteration: nýx
    Pronunciation: noox
    Description: a primary word; "night" (literally or figuratively):-- (mid-)night.
  2. Strong's Number: G2532
    There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: καί
    Transliteration: kaí
    Pronunciation: kahee
    Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
  3. Strong's Number: G2250
    There are 366 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἡμέρα
    Transliteration: hēméra
    Pronunciation: hay-mer'-ah
    Description: feminine (with ὥρα implied) of a derivative of (to sit; akin to the base of ἑδραῖος) meaning tame, i.e. gentle; day, i.e. (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the parts of both extremes); figuratively, a period (always defined more or less clearly by the context):--age, + alway, (mid-)day (by day, (-ly)), + for ever, judgment, (day) time, while, years.
  4. Strong's Number: G1189
    There are 22 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: δέομαι
    Transliteration: déomai
    Pronunciation: deh'-om-ahee
    Description: middle voice of δέω; to beg (as binding oneself), i.e. petition:--beseech, pray (to), make request. Compare πυνθάνομαι.
  5. Strong's Number: G1537
    There are 761 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐκ
    Transliteration: ek
    Pronunciation: ex
    Description: a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause; literal or figurative; direct or remote):--after, among, X are, at, betwixt(-yond), by (the means of), exceedingly, (+ abundantly above), for(- th), from (among, forth, up), + grudgingly, + heartily, X heavenly, X hereby, + very highly, in, …ly, (because, by reason) of, off (from), on, out among (from, of), over, since, X thenceforth, through, X unto, X vehemently, with(-out). Often used in composition, with the same general import; often of completion.
  6. Strong's Number: G4053
    There are 10 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: περισσός
    Transliteration: perissós
    Pronunciation: per-is-sos'
    Description: from περί (in the sense of beyond); superabundant (in quantity) or superior (in quality); by implication, excessive; adverbially (with ἐκ) violently; neuter (as noun) preeminence:--exceeding abundantly above, more abundantly, advantage, exceedingly, very highly, beyond measure, more, superfluous, vehement(-ly).
  7. Strong's Number: G5228
    There are 144 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὑπέρ
    Transliteration: hypér
    Pronunciation: hoop-er'
    Description: a primary preposition; "over", i.e. (with the genitive case) of place, above, beyond, across, or causal, for the sake of, instead, regarding; with the accusative case superior to, more than:--(+ exceeding, abundantly) above, in (on) behalf of, beyond, by, + very chiefest, concerning, exceeding (above, -ly), for, + very highly, more (than), of, over, on the part of, for sake of, in stead, than, to(-ward), very. In the comparative, it retains many of the above applications.
  8. Strong's Number: G1519
    There are 1513 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: εἰς
    Transliteration: eis
    Pronunciation: ice
    Description: a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases:--(abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), …ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
  9. Strong's Number: G1492
    There are 626 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: εἴδω
    Transliteration: eídō
    Pronunciation: i'-do
    Description: a primary verb; used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent ὀπτάνομαι and ὁράω; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the perfect tense only) to know:--be aware, behold, X can (+ not tell), consider, (have) know(-ledge), look (on), perceive, see, be sure, tell, understand, wish, wot. Compare ὀπτάνομαι.
  10. Strong's Number: G5216
    There are 503 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὑμῶν
    Transliteration: hymōn
    Pronunciation: hoo-mone'
    Description: genitive case of ὑμεῖς; of (from or concerning) you:--ye, you, your (own, -selves).
  11. Strong's Number: G4383
    There are 73 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πρόσωπον
    Transliteration: prósōpon
    Pronunciation: pros'-o-pon
    Description: from πρός and (the visage, from ὀπτάνομαι); the front (as being towards view), i.e. the countenance, aspect, appearance, surface; by implication, presence, person:--(outward) appearance, X before, countenance, face, fashion, (men's) person, presence.
  12. Strong's Number: G2675
    There are 13 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: καταρτίζω
    Transliteration: katartízō
    Pronunciation: kat-ar-tid'-zo
    Description: from κατά and a derivative of ἄρτιος; to complete thoroughly, i.e. repair (literally or figuratively) or adjust:--fit, frame, mend, (make) perfect(-ly join together), prepare, restore.
  13. Strong's Number: G5303
    There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὑστέρημα
    Transliteration: hystérēma
    Pronunciation: hoos-ter'-ay-mah
    Description: from ὑστερέω; a deficit; specially, poverty:--that which is behind, (that which was) lack(-ing), penury, want.
  14. Strong's Number: G4102
    There are 228 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πίστις
    Transliteration: pístis
    Pronunciation: pis'-tis
    Description: from πείθω; persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon Christ for salvation; abstractly, constancy in such profession; by extension, the system of religious (Gospel) truth itself:--assurance, belief, believe, faith, fidelity.