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1 Thessalonians 3:10
Night and day we pray most earnestly that we may see you face to face and supply what is lacking in your faith.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul writes to the Thessalonian believers from his current location, likely Corinth, following his recent departure and concern for their spiritual standing. He addresses them to explain his persistent intercession for their visitation and spiritual strengthening.
The words — The adverb ὑπερεκπερισσοῦ (huperekperissou) literally means "super overexcessively" or "beyond all excess," modifying the participle δεόμενοι (deomenoi), "imploring," to describe the intensity of Paul's prayer.
The thread — This pattern of urgent, repeated prayer for a specific community appears in Romans 1:10, where Paul asks to succeed in coming to them, and Romans 15:30, where he urges believers to join his struggle in prayer. The thematic concern for their spiritual maturity also aligns with 2 Corinthians 13:9, which notes rejoicing in weakness while praying for their perfection.
Why it lands — The text states that Paul's primary action is imploring God night and day to visit the believers and address deficiencies in their faith. It asks the reader to recognize that spiritual growth requires sustained, specific intercession rather than passive observation.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Night and day praying exceedingly that we might see your face, and might perfect that which is lacking in your faith?
Cross-references
- 2 Corinthians 13:9 In fact, we rejoice when we are weak but you are strong, and our prayer is for your perfection.
- Romans 1:10 in my prayers at all times, asking that now at last by God’s will I may succeed in coming to you.
- Romans 15:30 Now I urge you, brothers, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to join me in my struggle by praying to God for me.
- 2 Corinthians 1:24 Not that we lord it over your faith, but we are fellow workers with you for your joy, because it is by faith that you stand firm.
- Philippians 1:25 Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith,
- 1 Thessalonians 2:17 Brothers, although we were torn away from you for a short time (in person, not in heart), our desire to see you face to face was even more intense.
- 1 Thessalonians 3:11 Now may our God and Father Himself, and our Lord Jesus, direct our way to you.
- Acts 26:7 the promise our twelve tribes are hoping to see fulfilled as they earnestly serve God day and night. It is because of this hope, O king, that I am accused by the Jews.
- 2 Corinthians 1:15 Confident of this, I planned to visit you first, so that you might receive a double blessing.
- 2 Thessalonians 1:11 To this end, we always pray for you, that our God will count you worthy of His calling, and that He will powerfully fulfill your every good desire and work of faith,