1 Thessalonians Chapter 2 Kjv - King James Bible Online c. But we were gentle among you: Paul was like a nursing mother, who only looks to give to her child. By bodily labour to prevent their charge, or that his ministry might not be expensive and burdensome to them: You remember our labour and travail; for, labouring night and day, etc., v. 9. c. Satan hindered us: Paul, in all his apostolic ministry and authority, could still be blocked by Satan. Though some among the Thessalonians had accused Paul of ministering out of self interest, but Paul simply asks the Christians in Thessalonica to remember the gentle character of his ministry among them. Note, Satan is a constant enemy to the work of God, and does all he can to obstruct it. This is a worthy goal for any Christian today; to live a life that declares how devoutly and justly and blamelessly we behaved ourselves among others. For you also suffered the same things from your own countrymen, just as they did from the Judeans, who killed both the Lord Jesus and their own prophets, and have persecuted us; and they do not please God and are contrary to all men, forbidding us to speak to the Gentiles that they may be saved, so as always to fill up the measure of their sins; but wrath has come upon them to the uttermost. If he couldnt be there in person, his letter will go for him and teach and encourage them in his absence. 1 Thessalonians 1:2 Commentaries: We give thanks to God always for all The apostle mentions the sufferings of the churches of God, which in Judea were in Christ Jesus. of Enduring Word Bible Commentary 1 Thessalonians Chapter 1 John Schultz He did something about the hindrance. David Guzik :: 1 Corintios 7 Principios Sobre el Matrimonio y la Soltera, David Guzik :: Hechos 9 La Conversin de Saulo de Tarso, David Guzik :: Apocalipsis 20 Satans, el Pecado y la Muerte son Finalmente Eliminados, David Guzik :: Gnesis 3 La tentacin y cada del hombre, David Guzik :: 2 Samuel 22 El Salmo de Alabanza de David, Jehovah's Witnesses, Jesus and the Holy Trinity (Walter Martin), The Meaning of the Cross Part 2 (Elisabeth Elliot), Spiritism: Prophecy and Astrology (Walter Martin), 2 Thessalonians 1-3 (1982-85 Audio) (Chuck Smith), Genesis 2-3 (1979-82 Audio) (Chuck Smith), Intro. It was, therefore, a work of God that, although Paul had suffered various misfortunes and indignity, he appeared unaffected, and did not hesitate to launch an assault on a large and wealthy city for the purpose of leading its people captive to Christ. (Calvin). It means the place of contest, and then the contest itself a race, a struggle, a battle. They were observers of their outward conversation in public before men, and God was witness not only of their behaviour in secret, but of the inward principles from which they acted. i. Paul tried to make the Gospel as attractive as possible, but he never changed its central character or focus. Our coming to you was not in vain: The word vain here can refer either to the result of the ministry, or the character of the ministry. If Paul was in it for himself, he wasnt very smart about serving his own self-interest. The Jews opposition to the work of the missionaries among the Gentiles was not due to the fact that they were seeking to win Gentiles. For our exhortation did not come from error or uncleanness, nor was it in deceit. i. Paul did his endeavour, and he could do no more, v. 18. He is well acquainted with all our aims and designs, as well as our actions. Poetical Books Who killed both the Lord Jesus and their own prophets, and have persecuted us: Paul comforted these suffering Christians with the assurance that they were not the first to suffer this way. i. 1 Thessalonians 2 Commentary - Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole (1 Thessalonians 2:10-12) Pauls own behavior and message to the Thessalonians demonstrates the integrity of his character before God and man. There were shrines to many Egyptian gods: Isis, Sarapis, Anubis. Article Images Copyright 2023 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. Those are greatly to blame who give out their own fancies or injunctions for the word of God. He avoided flattery: Neither at any time used we flattering words, as you know, v. 5. Paul had the discernment to know. They had quite lost all sense of religion, and due care to do their duty to God. It is in heaven that holy souls shall meet, and never part more. Would Someone Tell Me What 2 Thessalonians 2 Means?! Commentary on 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12 (Read 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12) Mildness and tenderness greatly recommend religion, and are most conformable to God's gracious dealing with sinners, in and by the gospel. Ye be not soon; quickly. This converts their souls, and enlightens their minds, and rejoices their hearts (Ps 19. That their faith grew exceedingly, v. 3. For what end God has preserved them distinct from all the people of the earth among whom they sojourn, we cannot pretend to say; but it must unquestionably be for an object of the very highest importance.
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