1 Thessalonians 3:12 NIV
May the Lord make your love increase and overflow for each other and for everyone else, just as ours does for you.
Other Bible Translations
KJV
And the Lord make you to increase and abound in love one toward another, and toward all men, even as we do toward you.
NKJV
And may the Lord make you increase and abound in love to one another and to all, just as we do to you,
ESV
And may the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all, as we do for you,
NLT
And may the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all, as we do for you,
CSB
And may the Lord cause you to increase and overflow with love for one another and for everyone, just as we do for you.
NASB
And may the Lord cause you to increase and overflow in love for one another, and for all people, just as we also do for you
NIRV
May the Lord make your love grow. May it be like a rising flood. May your love for one another increase. May it also increase for everyone else. May it be just like our love for you.
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1 Thessalonians 3:12 Meaning
Imagine how much better the world could be if we each loved one another just a little more, allowing that love to overflow from our hearts. In this letter, Paul encourages us to extend love to all people. Take a moment to reflect on this. Every person under the sun is uniquely created by God, each one special in His eyes. With this in mind, we’re called to set aside any form of discrimination, showing care and compassion to everyone, regardless of who they are. The Apostle Paul captures this beautifully, reminding us that love is at the heart of our calling.
Prayer
Dear God,
Thank You for the love and grace that surrounds me. I pray that You fill my heart with deep, genuine love for others. Teach me to love without judgment, and help me to see each person through Your eyes. Let my heart overflow with compassion and understanding, reminding me always that we are all Your beloved creations.
Amen.