1Th 3:8 | TNotes | STEP | 3:8 Paul was distressed by his present circumstances (3:7 ) and deeply concerned for the church (3:1 , 5 ). He was relieved to learn that the Thessalonians remained strong and were standing firm in the Lord even though they were also suffering (2:14 ; 3:3-4 ).

‏ 1 Thessalonians 3:8

3:8 ^a Paul was distressed by his present circumstances (3:7 ^b) and deeply concerned for the church (3:1 ^c, 5 ^d). He was relieved to learn that the Thessalonians remained strong and were standing firm in the Lord even though they were also suffering (2:14 ^e; 3:3-4 ^f).