Enduring word bible commentary 1 thessalonians chapter 2. David guzik commentary on 1 thessalonians 2, where paul defends the integrity and sincerity of his ministry in tessalonica. Summary of the book of 1 thessalonians bible survey. The apostle reminds the thessalonians of his preaching and behaviour. Nov 18, 2012 this is the holy book of 2 thessalonians, known as the second epistle of paul the apostle to the thessalonians. Study 1 thessalonians 2 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning.
Verse 3 we are bound to give thanks to god always for you, brethren, even as it is meet, for that your faith groweth exceedingly, and the love of each one of you all toward one another aboundeth. It is often used of work or effort that is futile, useless, or ineffectual 1co 15. For a dispensational take on 1 and 2 thessalonians, see john macarthurs commentary or the expositors bible commentary. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. You can find the best commentary on 12 thessalonians for you using the tools on the right side. The authorized version or king james version kjv, 1611, 1769. Enduring word bible commentary 1 thessalonians chapter 1.
How the thessalonians accepted the good news about jesus 1. Kabisch 2729, by a forced exegesis, takes 1 thessalonians 2. Verses 16 here we have an account of pauls manner of preaching, and his. The apostle sets forth how the gospel was brought and preached to the thessalonians, in consequence of his being persecuted at philippi, 1,2.
This summary of the book of 1 thessalonians provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of 1 thessalonians. But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at philippi, we were bold in our god to speak. We learn from the book of acts that during pauls stay in the city of thessalonica, he preached in a jewish synagogue on three successive sabbath days. We can be sure about this, and about the date, from the letter and the book of the acts. Check out this summary and commentary and the book of i thessalonians. And commends them for the manner in which they received the. Satan prevented us from coming, in order to rob us of our. Though paul wrote these words nearly two thousand years ago, we should do not let anybody deceive us. Boring helps the contemporary reader listen in on the conversations between paul and the thessalonians and between pauls literary descendent and those same christians with keen awareness of the political, social, and religious environments. Timothy was a trusted companion and associate of paul, and he accompanied paul on many of his missionary journeys. Best commentary on 12 thessalonians best commentaries. The manner in which the apostles preached, the matter of their doctrine, and the tenor of their lives, 311. Eugene borings treatment of 1 and 2 thessalonians is thoroughly researched, exegetically perceptive, and theologically insightful.
The apostle sets forth how the gospel was brought and preached to the thessalonians, in consequence of his being persecuted at philippi, 1 thessalonians 2. From his youth learned the scriptures from his mother and grandmother 2 timothy 1. This is the holy book of 2 thessalonians, known as the second epistle of paul the apostle to the thessalonians. Outside of the united kingdom, the kjv is in the public domain. Then of the manner of his conversation among them v. Prophecy can be fulfilled very quickly, and god is busy laying the groundwork for the fulfillment of these endtime prophecies. Paul, and silvanus, and timothy, unto the church of the thessalonians in god the father and the lord jesus. Though these thessalonians had in some sense no need of an exhortation to brotherly love, as if it were wholly wanting, yet they must be exhorted to pray for more, and labour for more. In the church of thessalonica there were some misunderstandings about the return of christ. He saw the need to do a follow up letter to correct false doctrines about the day of the lord as some had thought it had already occurred. The exhortation itself is to increase more and more in this great grace and duty of brotherly love, v. Grace be unto you, and peace, from god our father, and the lord jesus christ. The apostle blesses god for the growing state of the love and patience of the thessalonians.
Timothy was sent back to the church there after paul left, but before this book was written. Afterwards of the success of his ministry, with the effects both on himself and on them, and then apologizes for his absence. Although the context is somewhat different, i thessalonians 2. Book 53 2 thessalonians kjv dramatized audio youtube. Silas and timothy are included in the greeting 2 thessalonians 1. D 51 or 52, paul addresses some misconceptions from his letter in i thessalonians. The first letter 1 thessalonians was written to a community of believers who had been christians for only a short period of time, probably no more than a few months.
The manner in which the apostles preached, the matter of their doctrine, and the tenor of their lives, 1 thessalonians 2. Paul was gently giving them evidence by which they could evaluate that the return of christ was not immediately around the corner. Paul begins this letter, like most, with a declaration of authorship, a clear recipient, an acknowledgment of his position as gods servant, and a blessing. In this chapter the apostle puts the thessalonians in mind of the manner of his preaching among them. The letters called epistles from paul to thessalonica, which included i thessalonians and ii thessalonians were probably two of the earliest letters paul had written which was around a. The book of 1 thessalonians was written in approximately a. For a general defense of the amil view, see kim riddlebargers case for amillennialism. Thessalonica was and still is an important seaport about 185 miles 300 km north of athens. First, there is pauls characteristic salutation and greeting 1 thessalonians 1. Paul likely included this so that the thessalonians would understand that these are evidences that christs return is near, but it had not yet happened. The first christian book of order is called the didache, the teaching of the. In this chapter the apostle puts the thessalonians in mind of the manner of his preaching among them v.
The apostle sets forth how the gospel was brought and preached to the thessalonians, in consequence of his being persecuted at philippi, 1, 2. Suffering in a good cause should sharpen holy resolution. Boring helps the contemporary reader listen in on the conversations between paul and the thessalonians and between pauls literary descendent and those same christians with keen awareness of the political, social, and religious environments in which they lived. The apostle was told that, from some expressions in his first letter, many expected the second coming of christ was at hand, and that the day of judgment would arrive in their time. Commentary for 2 thessalonians 1 the second epistle to the thessalonians was written soon after the first. Paul sent timothy to the thessalonians on a previous occasion 1 thessalonians 3.
The holy bible book 52 1 thessalonians kjv dramatized. Afterwards of the success of his ministry, with the effects both on himself and on them v. Not just a means of conversion, the preaching of the gospel supplies continued growth in the grace and knowledge of jesus christ. He then comforts them under their afflictions and persecutions and tells them what his prayers were to god for them v. There had not been a falling away, and the man of sin had not been revealed. Barnes book notes jamieson, fausset, and brown book notes robertsons book notes nt commentaries adam clarke barnes notes forerunner commentary jamieson, fausset, and brown john wesleys notes matthew henry peoples commentary nt robertsons word pictures nt scofield.
The writer of this letter used the same style as 1 thessalonians and other letters that paul wrote. The gospel of christ at first met with much opposition. In pauls day, the region in which thessalonica was located was known as macedonia. Within the united kingdom, the rights to the kjv are vested in the crown. Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of christ.
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