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# For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of pride in front of our Lord Jesus at his coming? Is it not you?
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Paul uses questions to emphasize the reasons he wants to come see the Thessalonian believers. Alternate translation: "For you are our confidence for the future, and joy, and crown of pride in front of our Lord Jesus at his coming." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
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# our hope ... Is it not you
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By "hope" Paul means the assurance he has that God will reward him for his work. The Thessalonian Christians are the reason for his hope. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
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# or joy
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The Thessalonians are the reason for his joy. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
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# crown of pride
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Here "crown" refers to a laurel wreath awarded to victorious athletes. The expression "crown of pride" means a reward for victory, or having done well. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
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