1Th 3:9 | RWP | e4.org | Render again unto God ( τω θεω ανταποδουνα ). Second aorist active infinitive of double compound verb αντ-αποδιδωμ , to give back ( απο ) in return for ( αντ ). Old verb rare in N.T., but again in . For you ( περ υμων ). Around (concerning) you, while in verse υπερ (over is used for "concerning your faith." For ( επ ). Basis again as cause or ground for the joy. Wherewith we joy ( η χαιρομεν ). Probably cognate accusative ην with χαιρομεν attracted to locative χαρα ( ).

‏ 1 Thessalonians 3:9

Render again unto God ( τω θεω ανταποδουνα ). Second aorist active infinitive of double compound verb αντ-αποδιδωμ, to give back ( απο ) in return for ( αντ ). Old verb rare in N.T., but again in 2Th 1:6.

For you ( περ υμων ). Around (concerning) you, while in verse 2 υπερ (over is used for "concerning your faith."

For ( επ ). Basis again as cause or ground for the joy.

Wherewith we joy ( η χαιρομεν ). Probably cognate accusative ην with χαιρομεν attracted to locative χαρα (Mt 2:10).