2 Thessalonians 1:4
2 Thessalonians 1:4 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
Therefore we ourselves boast about you in the churches of God for your steadfastness and faith in all your persecutions and in the afflictions that you are enduring.
2 Thessalonians 1:3-4 The Message (MSG)
You need to know, friends, that thanking God over and over for you is not only a pleasure; it’s a must. We have to do it. Your faith is growing phenomenally; your love for each other is developing wonderfully. Why, it’s only right that we give thanks. We’re so proud of you; you’re so steady and determined in your faith despite all the hard times that have broadsided you. We tell everyone we meet in the churches all about you.
2 Thessalonians 1:4 King James Version (KJV)
so that we ourselves glory in you in the churches of God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and tribulations that ye endure
2 Thessalonians 1:4 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
therefore, we ourselves speak proudly of you among the churches of God for your perseverance and faith in the midst of all your persecutions and afflictions which you endure.
2 Thessalonians 1:4 New Century Version (NCV)
So we brag about you to the other churches of God. We tell them about the way you continue to be strong and have faith even though you are being treated badly and are suffering many troubles.
2 Thessalonians 1:4 American Standard Version (ASV)
so that we ourselves glory in you in the churches of God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and in the afflictions which ye endure
2 Thessalonians 1:4 New International Version (NIV)
Therefore, among God’s churches we boast about your perseverance and faith in all the persecutions and trials you are enduring.
2 Thessalonians 1:4 New King James Version (NKJV)
so that we ourselves boast of you among the churches of God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and tribulations that you endure
2 Thessalonians 1:4 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Therefore, we speak of you with pride among the churches of God for your steadfastness [your unflinching endurance, and patience] and your firm faith in the midst of all the persecution and [crushing] distress which you endure.