1 Thessalonians 2:19

Updated: June 3, 2025

For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Isn’t it even you, before our Lord Jesus at his coming?

World English Bible (WEB)

For{G1063} what{G5101} is our{G2257} hope{G1680}, or{G2228} joy{G5479}, or{G2228} crown{G4735} of rejoicing{G2746}?{G2228} Are not{G3780} even{G2532} ye{G5210} in the presence{G1715} of our{G2257} Lord{G2962} Jesus{G2424} Christ{G5547} at{G1722} his{G846} coming{G3952}?

KJV with Strongs

(19) For who is our hope, joy or crown of boasting? Isn't it you, before our אָדוֹן Adonai ישוע Yeshua in His coming presence?

The F.O.G

[19] After all, what gives us hope, joy, or reason to boast proudly before our Lord Jesus when He returns? It's you!

The F.O.G Paraphrase

for what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? are not even ye before our Lord Jesus Christ in his presence?

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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