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1 Thessalonians 2

BSB·20 verses ·New Testament
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1You yourselvesΑὐτοὶAutoi — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → knowοἴδατεoidate — to see, perceive, understand, knowG1492 — Full Word Study →, brothersἀδελφοίadelphoi — brother; male sibling or fellow believerG80 — Full Word Study →, thatὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → ourἡμῶνhēmōn — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → visitεἴσοδονeisodon — Entrance, coming in, arrivalG1529 — Full Word Study → toπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → youὑμᾶςhymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → wasγέγονενgegonen — to become, come into being, happenG1096 — Full Word Study → notοὐou — No, not, negation particleG3756 — Full Word Study → in vainκενὴkenē — empty, void, without content or effectG2756 — Full Word Study →. 2Asκαθὼςkathōs — just as; in the manner that; according toG2531 — Full Word Study → you are awareοἴδατεoidate — to see, perceive, understand, knowG1492 — Full Word Study →, we had already endured sufferingπροπαθόντεςpropathontes — to suffer beforehand or in advanceG4310 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → shameful treatmentὑβρισθέντεςhybristhentes — to insult, abuse, or treat shamefullyG5195 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → PhilippiΦιλίπποιςPhilippois — City of MacedoniaG5375 — Full Word Study →. Butἀλλὰalla — but, yet, rather, on the other handG235 — Full Word Study → in the face ofἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → strongπολλῷpollō — much, many, great in quantity or degreeG4183 — Full Word Study → oppositionἀγῶνιagōni — Athletic contest; spiritual struggle; intense effortG73 — Full Word Study →, we were boldἐπαρρησιασάμεθαeparrēsiasametha — to speak or preach with boldness and confidenceG3955 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → ourἡμῶνhēmōn — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → GodΘεῷTheō — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → to speakλαλῆσαιlalēsai — to speak, say, or utter wordsG2980 — Full Word Study → toπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → youὑμᾶςhymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → gospelεὐαγγέλιονeuangelion — Good news; the Gospel messageG2098 — Full Word Study → of GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →. 3Forγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → ourἡμῶνhēmōn — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → appealπαράκλησιςparaklēsis — Encouragement, comfort, or exhortationG3874 — Full Word Study → does notοὐκouk — No, not, negation particleG3756 — Full Word Study → arise fromἐκek — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → deceitπλάνηςplanēs — Deception, error, wandering from truthG4106 — Full Word Study → or ulterior motivesἀκαθαρσίαςakatharsias — Moral and spiritual impurity or uncleannessG167 — Full Word Study → or trickeryδόλῳdolō — Deceit, guile, cunning deceptionG1388 — Full Word Study →. 4Insteadἀλλὰalla — but, yet, rather, on the other handG235 — Full Word Study →, we speakλαλοῦμενlaloumen — to speak, say, or utter wordsG2980 — Full Word Study → asκαθὼςkathōs — just as; in the manner that; according toG2531 — Full Word Study → those approvedδεδοκιμάσμεθαdedokimasmetha — To test, examine, or approve after scrutinyG1381 — Full Word Study → byὑπὸhypo — under; by; from the agency ofG5259 — Full Word Study → GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → to be entrusted withπιστευθῆναιpisteuthēnai — to believe, trust, have faith inG4100 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → gospelεὐαγγέλιονeuangelion — Good news; the Gospel messageG2098 — Full Word Study →, notοὐχouch — No, not, negation particleG3756 — Full Word Study → in order toὡςhōs — as, like, when, in the manner thatG5613 — Full Word Study → pleaseἀρέσκοντεςareskontes — to please, to be pleasing toG700 — Full Word Study → menἀνθρώποιςanthrōpois — human being, man, personG444 — Full Word Study → butἀλλὰalla — but, yet, rather, on the other handG235 — Full Word Study → GodΘεῷTheō — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →, whoτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → examinesδοκιμάζοντιdokimazonti — To test, examine, or approve after scrutinyG1381 — Full Word Study → ourἡμῶνhēmōn — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → heartsκαρδίαςkardias — heart; center of emotion, will, and moral characterG2588 — Full Word Study →. 5Asκαθὼςkathōs — just as; in the manner that; according toG2531 — Full Word Study → you knowοἴδατεoidate — to see, perceive, understand, knowG1492 — Full Word Study →, we never usedἐγενήθημενegenēthēmen — to become, come into being, happenG1096 — Full Word Study → wordsλόγῳlogō — word, statement, message, divine utteranceG3056 — Full Word Study → of flatteryκολακείας*kolakeias — flattery, insincere praise, deceptive complimentsG2850 — Full Word Study → or any pretext for greedπλεονεξίαςpleonexias — Greedy desire for more; covetousnessG4124 — Full Word Study →. God is our witness! 6Norοὔτεoute — neither; nor; not evenG3777 — Full Word Study → did we seekζητοῦντεςzētountes — to seek, search for, desire, requireG2212 — Full Word Study → praiseδόξανdoxan — Radiant honor, splendor, or divine brightnessG1391 — Full Word Study → fromἀφ’aph’ — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → youὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → or fromἀπ’ap’ — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → anyone elseἄλλωνallōn — another, other, different oneG243 — Full Word Study →, although as apostlesἀπόστολοιapostoloi — One sent as an official messenger or delegateG652 — Full Word Study → of ChristΧριστοῦChristou — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study → we had authorityδυνάμενοιdynamenoi — To be able; to have power or capacityG1410 — Full Word Study → to demand it. 7On the contraryἈλλὰAlla — but, yet, rather, on the other handG235 — Full Word Study →, we wereἐγενήθημενegenēthēmen — to become, come into being, happenG1096 — Full Word Study → gentleἤπιοιēpioi — infant, small child, or one who is spiritually immatureG3516 — Full Word Study → amongἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → youὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →, likeὡςhōs — as, like, when, in the manner thatG5613 — Full Word Study → a nursing motherτροφὸςtrophos — nursing mother; wet nurseG5162 — Full Word Study → caring forθάλπῃthalpē — To cherish, nurture, or care for tenderlyG2282 — Full Word Study → herἑαυτῆςheautēs — himself, herself, itself, themselves; oneselfG1438 — Full Word Study → childrenτέκναtekna — child; offspring; son or daughterG5043 — Full Word Study →. 8We cared so deeplyὁμειρόμενοιhomeiromenoi — To long for affectionately; yearn deeplyG2442 — Full Word Study → that we were delighted to share withμεταδοῦναιmetadounai — To share, impart, or give to othersG3330 — Full Word Study → youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → notοὐou — No, not, negation particleG3756 — Full Word Study → onlyμόνονmonon — only, alone, solelyG3440 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → gospelεὐαγγέλιονeuangelion — Good news; the Gospel messageG2098 — Full Word Study → of GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →, butἀλλὰalla — but, yet, rather, on the other handG235 — Full Word Study → ourτὰςtas — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → ownἑαυτῶνheautōn — himself, herself, itself, themselves; oneselfG1438 — Full Word Study → livesψυχάςpsychas — The immaterial self; life force; personG5590 — Full Word Study → as wellκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study →. That is howδιότιdioti — because; for the reason thatG1360 — Full Word Study → belovedἀγαπητοὶagapētoi — Beloved, dearly loved oneG27 — Full Word Study → you have becomeἐγενήθητεegenēthēte — to become, come into being, happenG1096 — Full Word Study → to usἡμῖνhēmin — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →. 9Surely you recallΜνημονεύετεMnēmoneuete — To remember, recall, or keep in mindG3421 — Full Word Study →, brothersἀδελφοίadelphoi — brother; male sibling or fellow believerG80 — Full Word Study →, ourἡμῶνhēmōn — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → laborκόπονkopon — Physical or spiritual labor; strenuous work and effortG2873 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → toilμόχθονmochthon — hard toil, laborious work, exhausting effortG3449 — Full Word Study →. We workedἐργαζόμενοιergazomenoi — to work, labor, or perform actionG2038 — Full Word Study → nightνυκτὸςnyktos — The period of darkness; nightG3571 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → dayἡμέραςhēmeras — A 24-hour period; time; eraG2250 — Full Word Study → so thatπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → we would not be a burdenἐπιβαρῆσαίepibarēsai — to burden, weigh down, or impose hardshipG1912 — Full Word Study → to anyoneτιναtina — a certain one; some; anyone; an indefinite pronounG5100 — Full Word Study → while we proclaimedἐκηρύξαμενekēryxamen — to proclaim publicly; to preachG2784 — Full Word Study → toεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → youὑμᾶςhymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → gospelεὐαγγέλιονeuangelion — Good news; the Gospel messageG2098 — Full Word Study → of GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →. 10You are witnessesμάρτυρεςmartyres — One who testifies or bears witness; martyrG3144 — Full Word Study →, and so is GodΘεόςTheos — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →, of howὡςhōs — as, like, when, in the manner thatG5613 — Full Word Study → holyὁσίωςhosiōs — devoutly, piously, in a holy mannerG3743 — Full Word Study →, righteousδικαίωςdikaiōs — rightly, justly, righteouslyG1346 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → blamelessἀμέμπτωςamemptōs — blamelessly, without fault or reproachG274 — Full Word Study → our conduct wasἐγενήθημενegenēthēmen — to become, come into being, happenG1096 — Full Word Study → among youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → whoτοῖςtois — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → believedπιστεύουσινpisteuousin — to believe, trust, have faith inG4100 — Full Word Study →. 11Forκαθάπερkathaper — just as, even as, in the same way asG2509 — Full Word Study → you knowοἴδατεoidate — to see, perceive, understand, knowG1492 — Full Word Study → that we treated eachἕκαστονhekaston — eachG1538 — Full Word Study → of youὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → asὡςhōs — as, like, when, in the manner thatG5613 — Full Word Study → a fatherπατὴρpatēr — father; male parent; ancestorG3962 — Full Word Study → treats his own childrenτέκναtekna — child; offspring; son or daughterG5043 — Full Word Study → 12encouraging you, comfortingπαραμυθούμενοιparamythoumenoi — to comfort, encourage, consoleG3888 — Full Word Study → youὑμᾶςhymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → urgingμαρτυρόμενοιmartyromenoi — To bear witness; testify solemnlyG3143 — Full Word Study → youὑμᾶςhymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → to walkπεριπατεῖνperipatein — to walk, to conduct oneself, to liveG4043 — Full Word Study → in a manner worthyἀξίωςaxiōs — in a manner worthy of, appropriately, befittinglyG516 — Full Word Study → of GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →, whoτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → callsκαλοῦντοςkalountos — to call, summon, or nameG2564 — Full Word Study → youὑμᾶςhymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → intoεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → His ownἑαυτοῦheautou — himself, herself, itself, themselves; oneselfG1438 — Full Word Study → kingdomβασιλείανbasileian — The reign or domain of a king; God's sovereign ruleG932 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → gloryδόξανdoxan — Radiant honor, splendor, or divine brightnessG1391 — Full Word Study →. 13AndΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → weἡμεῖςhēmeis — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → continuallyἀδιαλείπτωςadialeiptōs — without ceasing; continually; uninterruptedlyG89 — Full Word Study → thankεὐχαριστοῦμενeucharistoumen — To give thanks; to be gratefulG2168 — Full Word Study → GodΘεῷTheō — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → becauseδιὰdia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study →, when you receivedπαραλαβόντεςparalabontes — to receive, take, or accept something from anotherG3880 — Full Word Study → the word of GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → that you heardἀκοῆςakoēs — The act of hearing; what is heard; fame or reportG189 — Full Word Study → fromπαρ’par’ — from, beside, with, nearG3844 — Full Word Study → usἡμῶνhēmōn — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →, you accepted it notοὐou — No, not, negation particleG3756 — Full Word Study → as the word of menἀνθρώπωνanthrōpōn — human being, man, personG444 — Full Word Study →, butἀλλὰalla — but, yet, rather, on the other handG235 — Full Word Study → asκαθὼςkathōs — just as; in the manner that; according toG2531 — Full Word Study → the true word of GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →—the word which isὃςhos — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → now at work inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → whoτοῖςtois — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → believeπιστεύουσινpisteuousin — to believe, trust, have faith inG4100 — Full Word Study →. 14Forγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → youὙμεῖςHymeis — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →, brothersἀδελφοίadelphoi — brother; male sibling or fellow believerG80 — Full Word Study →, becameἐγενήθητεegenēthēte — to become, come into being, happenG1096 — Full Word Study → imitatorsμιμηταὶmimētai — one who imitates or mimics; a follower of an exampleG3402 — Full Word Study → of theτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → churchesἐκκλησιῶνekklēsiōn — Assembly of called-out believers; the churchG1577 — Full Word Study → of GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → JudeaἸουδαίᾳIoudaia — The southern Jewish regionG2449 — Full Word Study → thatτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → areοὐσῶνousōn — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστῷChristō — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study → JesusἸησοῦIēsou — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study →. Youὑμεῖςhymeis — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → sufferedἐπάθετεepathete — to suffer or endure hardshipG3958 — Full Word Study → fromὑπὸhypo — under; by; from the agency ofG5259 — Full Word Study → your ownἰδίωνidiōn — one's own; private; personalG2398 — Full Word Study → countrymenσυμφυλετῶνsymphyletōn — fellow countryman, compatriotG4853 — Full Word Study → the very thingsτὰta — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → theyαὐτοὶautoi — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → suffered fromὑπὸhypo — under; by; from the agency ofG5259 — Full Word Study → theτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → JewsἸουδαίωνIoudaiōn — A Jewish personG2453 — Full Word Study →, 15whoτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → killedἀποκτεινάντωνapokteinantōn — to killG615 — Full Word Study → bothκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → LordΚύριονKyrion — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study → JesusἸησοῦνIēsoun — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → their ownτοὺςtous — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → prophetsπροφήταςprophētas — One who speaks for God; a messenger of divine truthG4396 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → drove us out as well. They are displeasingἀρεσκόντωνareskontōn — to please, to be pleasing toG700 — Full Word Study → to GodΘεῷTheō — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → hostileἐναντίωνenantiōn — hostile, opposed, contraryG1727 — Full Word Study → to allπᾶσινpasin — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → menἀνθρώποιςanthrōpois — human being, man, personG444 — Full Word Study →, 16hinderingκωλυόντωνkōlyontōn — to prevent, hinder, or forbidG2967 — Full Word Study → usἡμᾶςhēmas — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → from tellingλαλῆσαιlalēsai — to speak, say, or utter wordsG2980 — Full Word Study → theτοῖςtois — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Gentilesἔθνεσινethnesin — Gentiles, nationsG1484 — Full Word Study → howἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → they may be savedσωθῶσινsōthōsin — To save, rescue, or deliver from danger or harmG4982 — Full Word Study →. As a resultεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study →, they continue to heap upἀναπληρῶσαιanaplērōsai — to fill up, complete, or make fullG378 — Full Word Study → theirαὐτῶνautōn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → sins to full capacity; theεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → utmostτέλοςtelos — end, goal, completion, taxG5056 — Full Word Study → wrathὀργὴorgē — Divine or human anger; wrathG3709 — Full Word Study → has comeἔφθασενephthasen — to arrive at, reach, attain, or come beforehandG5348 — Full Word Study → uponἐπ’ep’ — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → themαὐτοὺςautous — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →. 17Brothersἀδελφοίadelphoi — brother; male sibling or fellow believerG80 — Full Word Study →, althoughδέde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → weἩμεῖςHēmeis — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → were torn awayἀπορφανισθέντεςaporphanisthentes — to leave as an orphan; to bereaveG642 — Full Word Study → fromἀφ’aph’ — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → youὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → forπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → a short timeκαιρὸνkairon — The right or appointed time; a season or opportunityG2540 — Full Word Study → (in personπροσώπῳprosōpō — Face, presence, or outward appearanceG4383 — Full Word Study →, notοὐou — No, not, negation particleG3756 — Full Word Study → in heart)καρδίᾳkardia — heart; center of emotion, will, and moral characterG2588 — Full Word Study →, our desireἐπιθυμίᾳepithymia — Strong desire; craving; lustG1939 — Full Word Study → to seeἰδεῖνidein — To see, perceive, or observe with the eyes or mindG3708 — Full Word Study → youὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → face to face was even more intenseἐσπουδάσαμενespoudasamen — to be diligent, to make effort, to be eagerG4704 — Full Word Study →. 18Forδιότιdioti — because; for the reason thatG1360 — Full Word Study → we wantedἠθελήσαμενēthelēsamen — to desire, wish, or will; to be inclined towardG2309 — Full Word Study → to comeἐλθεῖνelthein — to come, go, arrive, or appearG2064 — Full Word Study → toπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → youὑμᾶςhymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →indeedμὲνmen — on the one hand; indeed; trulyG3303 — Full Word Study → Iἐγὼegō — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →, PaulΠαῦλοςPaulos — small; humbleG3972 — Full Word Study →, tried againἅπαξhapax — once, one time onlyG530 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → againδίςdis — twice; on two occasionsG1364 — Full Word Study →butκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → SatanΣατανᾶςSatanas — adversary, accuserG4567 — Full Word Study → obstructedἐνέκοψενenekopsen — to hinder, obstruct, or impede progressG1465 — Full Word Study → usἡμᾶςhēmas — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →. 19After allγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study →, who is ourἡμῶνhēmōn — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → hopeἐλπὶςelpis — confident expectation; hope; trust in God's promisesG1680 — Full Word Study →, our joyχαρὰchara — Joy, gladness, delightG5479 — Full Word Study →, our crownστέφανοςstephanos — Crown; victor's wreath; honor or rewardG4735 — Full Word Study → of boastingκαυχήσεωςkauchēseōs — boasting, proud confidence, gloryingG2746 — Full Word Study →, if it isē — Or; either...or; conjunction expressing alternativesG2228 — Full Word Study → notοὐχὶouchi — A strong emphatic negation; 'not!' or 'no!'G3780 — Full Word Study → you yourselvesὑμεῖςhymeis — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → in the presence ofἔμπροσθενemprosthen — before, in front of, in the presence ofG1715 — Full Word Study → ourἡμῶνhēmōn — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → LordΚυρίουKyriou — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study → JesusἸησοῦIēsou — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → atἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → comingπαρουσίᾳparousia — Physical arrival or presence of a personG3952 — Full Word Study →? 20Youὑμεῖςhymeis — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → areἐστεeste — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → indeedγάρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → ourἡμῶνhēmōn — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → gloryδόξαdoxa — Radiant honor, splendor, or divine brightnessG1391 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → our joyχαράchara — Joy, gladness, delightG5479 — Full Word Study →.
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Chapter Commentary — 1 Thessalonians 2
Chapter Overview

Chapter Overview

In chapter 2, Paul defends his apostolic ministry and integrity before the Thessalonian church. Having established that his initial visit bore spiritual fruit (chapter 1), Paul now addresses potential accusations by describing how he and his companions conducted themselves with genuine love, humility, and selflessness. This passage reveals the character of faithful gospel ministry: it is motivated by God's approval rather than human praise, it is costly and sacrificial, and it produces transformed believers who become living evidence of the gospel's power.

Verses 1–5: Ministry Marked by Sincerity

Paul begins by reminding the Thessalonians that his arrival among them was not futile or wasted effort. Despite having suffered persecution in Philippi (Acts 16), Paul and his team boldly proclaimed God's gospel despite fierce opposition. The phrase "bold in our God" (v. 2) indicates their courage was rooted in divine strength, not human confidence. In verses 3–5, Paul explicitly denies three corruptions that sometimes plagued ancient preachers: deceit (false doctrine), uncleanness (moral compromise), and guile (manipulative tactics). He also rejects flattery and hidden greed. Paul's point is clear: his preaching was transparent, honest, and free from selfish manipulation. The apostle appeals to God as his witness (v. 5)—a solemn oath that his intentions were pure.

Application: Christian leaders today must examine their motives. Are we preaching to please people or to please God? Integrity in ministry requires transparency, moral consistency, and freedom from financial entanglement with our message.

Verses 6–12: Ministry Marked by Humility and Fatherly Love

Paul emphasizes that he never demanded financial support as an apostle had the right to do (v. 6; see 1 Corinthians 9). Instead, he worked with his own hands (v. 9) to avoid being a burden. This humility reveals something profound: Paul's love for the Thessalonians exceeded his concern for personal comfort or recognition. In verses 7–8, Paul employs two powerful images. First, he was "gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children"—depicting tender, nurturing care. Then, he compares his role to a father (v. 11), who exhorts, comforts, and charges his children to live worthily. Paul's goal was never to build his own reputation but to build Christ-centered, holy believers. Verse 12 captures this aim: he wanted them to "walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory."

Application: True spiritual leadership is about sacrifice and authentic affection for those we serve, not status or comfort. Our burden should be their growth in Christ.

Verses 13–16: The Power of God's Word at Work

Paul thanks God because the Thessalonians received his message not as mere human opinion but as "the word of God" (v. 13). This distinction is vital: the gospel's authority comes from God, not the messenger. The word "effectually worketh" (v. 13) shows the gospel's transformative power in believers' lives. Verses 14–16 affirm that the Thessalonians, like Judean churches, had suffered for their faith. Paul speaks sternly of the Jews who rejected Jesus and persecuted the church—this is historical fact, not antisemitism. The closing phrase in verse 16, "the wrath is come upon them to the uttermost," reflects the tragic fall of Jerusalem in AD 70.

Application: We must distinguish between God's message and the messenger. The gospel's power lies in God's Word, not human eloquence or personality.

Verses 17–20: Paul's Longing for the Church

Paul's separation from Thessalonica is physical, not spiritual (v. 17). His desire to see them again—twice attempted and blocked by Satan (v. 18)—demonstrates his genuine pastoral heart. Verses 19–20 reveal that the Thessalonians themselves are Paul's "hope," "joy," and "crown of rejoicing" at Christ's coming. This is not personal vanity but joy in spiritual fruit.

Application for Today

Paul's example challenges us to evaluate our own Christian service. Whether as pastors, small group leaders, or witnesses, we must ask: Am I motivated by God's approval or human applause? Am I willing to sacrifice for others' spiritual growth? And do I truly believe that God's Word, not my eloquence, transforms lives? May we serve with Paul's integrity, humility, and sacrificial love.

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