1 Thessalonians 2
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 2 of 5
Chapter Summary
In what manner the gospel was preached to the Thessalonians, and in what sort they received it.
Key Greek Words
People & Context
The apostle defending his ministry; longed to return but was hindered [2:18]
The Lord whom the Thessalonians await at His coming [2:15,19]
The One who approved Paul with the gospel and calls believers to His kingdom [2:4,12]
The adversary who hindered Paul from returning to the Thessalonians [2:18]
Timeline
Despite suffering and insolent mistreatment in Philippi, Paul and his companions were bold in God to speak the gospel in Thessalonica amid much struggle.
1 Thessalonians 2:1-2Paul emphasizes that their exhortation was not from error, uncleanness, or guile, but they spoke as ones approved by God and entrusted with the gospel, seeking to please God who tests hearts.
1 Thessalonians 2:3-6Paul describes being gentle among the Thessalonians like a nurse cherishing her children, imparting not only the gospel but their own souls because the believers had become beloved to them.
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