For now we live, if you stand firm in the Lord.

For now we live, if you stand firm in the Lord.
For what thanksgiving can we give to God for you, for all the joy with which we rejoice for your sakes before our God,
Praying abundantly day and night, that we may see your face, and supply what is lacking in your faith?
Now, the same our God and Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ, direct our journey to you.
And the Lord increase you, and make you grow in love for one another, and for all, as we also do for you;
To confirm your hearts, that you may be blameless in holiness before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all his saints.

1 Thessalonians 3:8-13