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.
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People & Context
Despite suffering and insolent mistreatment in Philippi, Paul and his companions were bold in God to speak the gospel in Thessalonica amid much strugg…
Paul emphasizes that their exhortation was not from error, uncleanness, or guile, but they spoke as ones approved by God and entrusted with the gospel…
Paul describes being gentle among the Thessalonians like a nurse cherishing her children, imparting not only the gospel but their own souls because th…
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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