1 Thessalonians 3:8 KJV

For now we live, if ye stand fast in the Lord.
1 Thessalonians 3:8, King James Version

In context

7 Therefore, brethren, we were comforted over you in all our affliction and distress by your faith:

8 For now we live, if ye stand fast in the Lord.

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