That no man should be moved by these afflictions: for yourselves know that we are appointed thereunto. |
that no one should be shaken by these afflictions; for you yourselves know that we are appointed to this. |
so that no man may be disturbed by these afflictions; for you yourselves know that we have been destined for this. |
so that no one would be unsettled by these trials. You know quite well that we were destined for them. |
That no one [of you] should be disturbed and beguiled and led astray by these afflictions and difficulties [to which I have referred]. For you yourselves know that this is [unavoidable in our position, and must be recognized as] our appointed lot. |
that is, that no one be shaken or disturbed and caused to break down in the midst of these afflictions, for you yourselves know with a positive assurance that for this we are destined. |
We did not want any of you to lose heart at the troubles you were going through, but to realise that we must expect such things. |
so that none of you might be deceived amid these difficulties. For you knew yourselves that this is our appointed lot, |
- No cross references or parallel passage have been cited for this verse.
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