2 Thessalonians 1

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 1 of 3

1 Paul and Silvanus and Timothy to the assembly of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ:

2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

3 Brothers, we ought always to give thanks to God about you, even as it is right, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of each one of all of you multiplies toward one another,

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Chapter Summary

Paul certifies them of the good opinion which he had of their faith, love, and patience.

Key Greek Words

χάρις acceptable, benefit, favour G5485
πίστις assurance, belief, believe G4102
εἰς against, among, as G1519
θλίβουσιν afflict, narrow, throng G2346
μεθ’ after(-ward), X that he again, against G3326

People & Context

Opening Greeting

Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy address the assembly of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, extending grace and peace.

Thanksgiving for Growing Faith

Paul gives thanks for the Thessalonians because their faith grows exceedingly and their love for one another multiplies, making them a cause for boast…

Persecutions as Evidence of Just Judgment

The Thessalonians' patient endurance in persecutions and afflictions is a clear token of God's just judgment, counting them worthy of the kingdom of G…

Timeline

Opening Greeting

Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy address the assembly of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, extending grace and peace.

2 Thessalonians 1:1-2
Thanksgiving for Growing Faith

Paul gives thanks for the Thessalonians because their faith grows exceedingly and their love for one another multiplies, making them a cause for boasting among the assemblies of God.

2 Thessalonians 1:3-4
Persecutions as Evidence of Just Judgment

The Thessalonians' patient endurance in persecutions and afflictions is a clear token of God's just judgment, counting them worthy of the kingdom of God for which they suffer.

2 Thessalonians 1:4-5

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