For what thanks can we render to God again for you, for all the joy wherewith we joy for your sakes before our God;

What - what sufficient thanks?

Render to God again - in return for His goodness (Psalms 116:12).

For, [ peri (G4012 ): concerning] you, for (on account of) all the joy. It was "comfort," 1 Thessalonians 3:7, now it is more-namely, joy.

For your sakes - on your account.

Before our God. It is a joy, as in the presence of God, which will bear His searching eye; not self-seeking, but disinterested, sincere, and spiritual (cf. 1 Thessalonians 2:20; John 15:11).

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