Paul not only disavows the teaching, but reminds the Thessalonians what he had earlier taught them. John 3:16, Jesus faith love), Select a Beginning Point In these words the apostle apologizes for his absence. Prophets We know that indignity and persecution weaken and indeed completely break mens minds. 1. Such a conflict always involves intense exertion and strenuous, persistent effort to overcome the determined opposition or the dangerous antagonist. (Hiebert). Due to security reasons we are not able to show or modify cookies from other domains. I have but one piece of advice, and that is, go on, hindrance or no hindrance, in the path of duty as God the Holy Ghost enables you. (Spurgeon). Building on the theme of God's word, I will explore the phrase "being bearers of God's word.". Those are greatly to blame who give out their own fancies or injunctions for the word of God. Nor was it of uncleanness. He did something about the hindrance. For you remember, brethren, our labor and toil; for laboring night and day, that we might not be a burden to any of you, we preached to you the gospel of God. He spared no pains therein. 2. Where greed and ambition hold sway, innumerable corruptions follow, and the whole man turns to vanity. Pentateuch Though he was absent in body, yet he was present in heart. 3. He was unwillingly sent away by night to Berea, Acts 17 10. The manner of this apostle's exhortation ought to be regarded by ministers in particular for their imitation, and the matter of it is greatly to be regarded by them and all others; namely, that they would walk worthy of God, who hath called them to his kingdom and glory, v. 12. It is not to be named with any of the words proper to religions in general [of that day]. (Morris). He did not make the ministry a cloak, or a covering, for covetousness, as God was witness, v. 5. Your partnership makes all we do possible. 4. 13 For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe. 1 Thessalonians 2 - A Study Guide by Mark A. Copeland 2. of Scripture. c. Even after we had suffered before and were spitefully treated at Philippi: Paul reminds the Thessalonians of his sufferings in the ministry. We know that indignity and persecution weaken and indeed completely break mens minds. If Paul was discredited, then the Gospel message itself would be discredited. The Old Testament He could see that it effectively works in those who believe. For you also suffered the same things: When the Thessalonians responded to the Gospel, they became the targets of persecution. He had met with ill usage at Philippi, as these Thessalonians well knew. a. Wisdom Literature conservative Christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy i. 5. 1 Thessalonians 2 - Clarke's Commentary - StudyLight.org i. The apostle here puts the Thessalonians in mind that though he could not come to them as yet, and though he should never be able to come to them, yet our Lord Jesus Christ will come, nothing shall hinder this. Also present were the Roman State cults that deified the political heroes of Rome. He believed, and therefore he spoke. As they did, they were not alone, because those among the churches of God have often suffered persecution. As they did, they were not alone, because those among the churches of God have often suffered persecution. Where greed and ambition hold sway, innumerable corruptions follow, and the whole man turns to vanity. A Compelling Example for Ministry ( 1 Thess. Pauline Epistles In this chapter the apostle puts the Thessalonians in mind of the manner of his preaching among them, ver 1-6. He was able to say, "For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile." He and his companions were perfectly open about everything. i. He was well pleased to do it because Paul was affectionately longing for the Thessalonians because they had become dear to Paul and his associates. It was not many years after this that Jerusalem was destroyed, and the Jewish nation cut off by the Romans. (1 Thessalonians 2:8-9) Pauls self-support and hard work among the Thessalonians demonstrated that his motives were pure. Acts 20:1-5 describes Pauls eventual return to Thessalonica and to other churches in the area. a. It has been said that people dont care how much you know until they know how much you care. This is the vilest way of imposing upon a people, and to deal unfaithfully. Since we do have this word of God, we have a true voice of authority. d. Forbidding us to speak to the Gentiles that they may be saved, so as always to fill up the measure of their sins: Here Paul revealed what offended the religious persecutors of the Thessalonians so much. i. Thomas on covetousness: Pleonexia is self-seeking of all types, a quest for anything that brings self-satisfaction. ii. Verse 1 Thessalonians 2:2. Over a quarter of 1 Thessalonians and nearly half of 2 Thessalonians deal with problems and issues regarding the parousia or coming of Christ from heaven. General Epistles 2. iii. PDF 1 THESSALONIANS 2 THESSALONIANS - J. Vernon McGee GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point A verification email has been sent to the address you provided. He ministered from an understanding of his identity in Jesus. And it is happy when ministers and people have such mutual affection and esteem of each other, and especially if they shall thus rejoice, if those that sow and those that reap shall rejoice together, in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming. Herein, said this apostle, do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence towards God, and towards men, Acts 24 16. Finally, God brought the victory. 6. The city of Thessalonica sat on the Egnatian Way, the famous highway that went east to west through Macedonia. Gods Word works, it doesnt only bring information or produce feelings. He no doubt began so early in order to be able to devote some part of the day to preaching. (Moffatt quoting Ramsay), ii. iii. Note, It is a great comfort to a minister to have his own conscience and the consciences of others witnessing for him that he set out well, with good designs and from good principles; and that his preaching was not in vain, or, as some read it, was not fain. They were contrary to all men. 1 Thessalonians 2 - Marks of Paul's Ministry A. Paul proves he was sincere and not a charlatan. Nor did we seek glory from men: When Paul ministered among the Thessalonians, he was unconcerned for his personal glory. There has probably never been such a variety of religious cults and philosophic systems as in Pauls day Holy men of all creeds and countries, popular philosophers, magicians, astrologers, crack-pots, and cranks; the sincere and the spurious, the righteous and the rogue, swindlers and saints, jostled and clamoured for the attention of the believing and the skeptical. (Neil, cited in Morris). Colossians Col Book List 2 Thessalonians 2Th. This exclusive attitude filled up the measure of their sins. There were shrines to many Egyptian gods: Isis, Sarapis, Anubis. Wohlenberg conjectured that it was a term of endearment derived from the language of the nursery. Whatever its origin, it denotes the warm affection and tender yearning that the missionaries felt for their spiritual babes at Thessalonica. (Hiebert). Their crimes were great; to these their punishment is proportioned. Those whom we bring to Jesus and disciple are a crown of victory for us. It appears the Thessalonians had become unsettled by a teaching (allegedly Paul's) "that the day of the Lord has come" ( 2 Thess. He did not pretend one thing and intend another. If Paul was in it for himself, he wasnt very smart about serving his own self-interest. The growth of their faith appeared by the works of faith; and, where faith . Perhaps Paul would say that he didnt need a crown in heaven because these precious ones were his crown of victory. PDF Commentary to 1 Thessalonians - Bible Commentaries Not everyone receives this message as the word of God. It has been said that people dont care how much you know until they know how much you care. II. His design was not to enrich himself by preaching the gospel; so far from this, he did not stipulate with them for bread. ii. That you have not perceived spiritual things is true; but it is no proof that there are none to perceive. Paul assured the Thessalonians that he could never forget them because they were his glory and his joy. a. Enduring Word Bible Commentary 1 Thessalonians Chapter 1 If I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ, Gal 1 10. In the chapter's opening, Paul explains his reason for writing. 2 We had previously suffered and been treated outrageously in Philippi, as you know, but with the help of our God we dared to tell you his gospel in the face of strong opposition. Note, Satan is a constant enemy to the work of God, and does all he can to obstruct it. The Jews themselves were vigorously engaged in this period of their history in actively proselyting Gentiles. 1 Thessalonians 2:11 - Bible Hub (1 Thessalonians 2:1-2) The integrity of Pauls ministry in Thessalonica. They killed the Lord Jesus, and impudently and presumptuously wished that his blood might be on them and their children. 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. For you, brethren, became imitators of the churches of God which are in Judea in Christ Jesus. He could tell them that they should walk worthy of God because his life and message were consistent. Pauls enemies said he left town quickly because he was a self-serving coward. As seen in 1 Thessalonians 1:6, Paul was comfortable in the idea of other Christians following his example. ii. iv. (5.) The apostle was inspired with a holy boldness, nor was he discouraged at the afflictions he met with, or the opposition that was made against him. Third, Paul was committed to fight against the roadblock any way he could. For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? I. His design was not to set up a faction, to draw men over to a party, but to promote pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father. The context seems to suggest more of a uncleanness of motive or spirit, while the word itself more indicates moral and especially sexual uncleanness (it often appears in lists with the term fornication). We should not only be faithful to our calling as Christians, but in our particular callings and relations. Ye be not soon; quickly. 1 Thessalonians 2:1-4 AV 1873 1 For yourselves, brethren, know our entrance in unto you, that it was not in vain: 2 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 unto you the gospel of God with much contention. This, no doubt, was matter of the greatest comfort to the apostlethe consciousness of his own sincerity; and was one reason of his success. He knew this was not a random circumstance, but a direct attack from Satan. Luke-Acts Directions for Growth 4:1-12 B. His coming was not empty or hollow, as if he were a mere salesman or marketer. He did not come making demands as an apostle. When you received the word of God: Paul earnestly believed and taught others that God had spoken to man and that we have recorded this word of God. The apostle expressed his thankfulness to God so often upon this account that he seemed to think he never could be sufficiently thankful that God had counted him faithful, and put him into the ministry, and made his ministrations successful. The Gospels And. Ministers and people must all appear before him, and faithful people will be the glory and joy of faithful ministers in that great and glorious day. The apostle here comforts himself either in the success of his ministry, that it was not fruitless or in vain (according to our translation), or as others think, reflecting upon the sincerity of his preaching, that it was not vain and empty, or deceitful and treacherous. The Thessalonian Christians became imitators of those who had suffered before them. a. The Lord Jesus faced persecution, and the Christians in Judea faced it first. Time is short, all our time on earth is short and uncertain, whether we are present with our friends or absent from them. ii. 1 Thessalonians 2:3-6. 1 Thessalonians 1 - The Products from Faith, Hope, and Love "This letter is full of interest because it is certainly among the first of those which have been preserved for us from the pen of Paul. c. Even so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God who tests our hearts: Paul knew his Gospel wouldnt always please men, but he knew that it was pleasing to God. By the most affectionate desire of their welfare: Being affectionately desirous of you, v. 8. The word of God is indeed powerful; and as it comes often with awful authority upon the minds of men, as it always has enough in it to convince every impartial judgment, so it comes with the more pleasing power, when the ministers of the gospel recommend themselves to the affections of the people. NIV so we cared for you. c. For you remember, brethren, our labor and toil: Paul recognized his right to be supported by those he ministered to (1 Corinthians 9:14), but voluntarily gave up that right to set himself apart from missionaries of false religions. As my beloved sons, I warn you, 1 Cor 4 14. How we exhorted, and comforted, and charged every one of you that you would walk worthy of God: Paul himself lived justly and blamelessly, but he also told the Thessalonians they should live the same way. 4. Paul assured the Thessalonians that he desired to be with them, but he was hindered by Satan, and that this happened time and again. In this city, you would find the worship of the gods of the Olympian pantheon, especially Apollo, Athena, and Hercules. Who killed the Lord Jesus: Here Paul wrote that his own countrymen (the Judeans) had killed the Lord Jesus. Paul means by the phrase, night and day, that he started work before dawn; the usage is regular and frequent. Paul's Desire to Visit Them 3:11-13 II. Is it not even you in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at His coming? But Paul did not use the flattering words that often are a cloak for covetousness. Paul never compromised issues like mans need, Gods Savior, the cross, the resurrection, and the new life. Click to enable/disable _gat_* - Google Analytics Cookie. 3 For our exhortation was not of deceit . i. 1 Thessalonians 2King James Version. Paul never compromised issues like mans need, Gods Savior, the cross, the resurrection, and the new life. There can be no doubt that there was some worthy and particular motive which induced him to refrain from claiming his rights, for in other churches he exercised the privilege accorded to him as the others had done. (Calvin). c. Which also effectively works in you who believe: Pauls confidence in the word of God wasnt a matter of wishful thinking or blind faith. If you do not want that we track your visit to our site you can disable tracking in your browser here: We also use different external services like Google Webfonts, Google Maps, and external Video providers. 1 Thessalonians 2 Pulpit Commentary ( 2 Thessalonians 2:1-2) Paul's comfort to the troubled Thessalonians and their question. The Jews themselves were vigorously engaged in this period of their history in actively proselyting Gentiles. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Use semicolons to separate groups: 'Gen;Jdg;Psa-Mal' or 'Rom 3-12;Mat 1:15;Mat 5:12-22', There are options set in 'Advanced Options', The Whole Bible 1. Nevertheless, Whichever version is preferred, however, there can be no doubt that Paul is describing his voluntary submission to them. (Calvin), ii. For you yourselves know: This begins a section where Paul defended his own character and ministry before the Thessalonians. There it was that he and Silas were shamefully treated, being put in the stocks; yet no sooner were they set at liberty than they went to Thessalonica, and preached the gospel with as much boldness as ever. With courage and resolution: We were bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God, v. 2. You welcomed it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God: The Thessalonians received the word of God as it is in truth. Poetical Books You are free to opt out any time or opt in for other cookies to get a better experience. Just as Athenians were tested for their fitness before they were allowed to assume public office, so the missionaries were tested before they were commissioned as Gods messengers. (Hiebert). The Gospels (4.) You can check these in your browser security settings. Revelation Concerning the Dead in Christ 4:13-18 2 Commentary to First Thessalonians - Rev. He did not come making demands as an apostle. Such a Roman flogging was no light matter; it was an experience not soon forgotten. (Hiebert), ii. They persecuted them, and drove and chased them from place to place: and no marvel, if they killed the Lord Jesus, that they persecuted his followers. They naturally thought that this would be much better. He didnt need fancy introductions or lavish praise. Nothing provoked them more than our Saviour's speaking to them at any time concerning this matter; this enraged the Jews at Jerusalem, when, in his defence, Paul told them, he was sent unto the Gentiles, Acts 22 21. iv. 5. The New Testament 2:2 ). 3 For the appeal we make does not spring from error or impure motives, nor are we 2:1-12) We should accommodate ourselves to the intention and design of the gospel, and live suitably to our profession and privileges, our hopes and expectations, as becomes those who are called with such a high and holy calling. Wisdom Literature The Romans had their full share of guilt, so both Jew and Gentile were guilty. i. You welcomed it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God: The Thessalonians received the word of God as it is in truth. And where the word is believed and received as the word of God, there it has this energy, or worketh effectually, so as to promote love, repentance, self-denial, mortification, comfort, and peace. (Poole). i. Paul didnt seek glory from men because his needs for security and acceptance were met primarily in Jesus. Please see Blue Letter Bible's Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. 3. v. Supposing that we have ascertained that hindrances in our way really come from Satan, WHAT THEN? Upon them. of Blue Letter Bible study tools make reading, searching and studying the Bible easy and rewarding. This apostle exhorts the Galatians (ch. c. Which also effectively works in you who believe: Pauls confidence in the word of God wasnt a matter of wishful thinking or blind faith. At the same time we should notice that Pauls anger is the anger of a man with his own nation, with his own people. Since the text and audio content provided by BLB represent a Four witnesses saw him commit a murder. And they were envious against the Gentiles, and angry that they should be admitted to share in the means of salvation. Those whom we bring to Jesus and disciple are a crown of victory for us. Free shipping for many products! Because we loved you so much, we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well. d. For neither at any time did we use flattering words, as you know, nor a cloak for covetousness: Paul understood that covetousness always has a cloak. Through this, he made the point that he would not carry on in the face of beatings and conflict if he were in it only for himself. But Paul knew well that the Jews of Judea were not the only ones responsible for the murder of Jesus. Observe, 1. c. And they do not please God and are contrary to all men: Paul also comforted the Thessalonian Christians with the awareness that they were right, that they are the ones pleasing God. b. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point ii. There were the native Greek mystery religions, celebrating Dionysis and the sex and drinking cult. He earnestly desired and endeavoured to see them again: We endeavoured more abundantly to see your face with great desire, v. 17. The words not only signify, with intense labour and earnestness, but may here mean, exposed to the . a. ( 1 Thessalonians 2:3-5) The integrity of Paul's message in Thessalonica. 1 For yourselves, brethren, know our entrance in unto you, that it was not in vain: 2 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 unto you the gospel of God with much contention. This meant that he didnt spend his life trying to seek and earn the acceptance of man. There is a valid debate as to if 1 Thessalonians 2:7 should read gentle or babes. i. ( 2 Thessalonians 1:8-10) The coming day of judgment for both the persecuted and their persecutors. 2. Their behaviour was holy towards God, just towards all men, and unblamable, without giving cause of scandal or offence; and they were careful to give no offence either to those who were without, or to those who believed, that they might give no ill example; that their preaching and living might be all of a piece. i. Acts 16:23-24 records that the suffering included a public flogging and having their feet in stocks while confined in the citys inner prison. Upon himself and fellow-labourers. Paul is answering the insidious attacks being made by scandalmongers outside the church because of their hatred for him. (Hiebert). (5.) In the second place it demonstrated that all the facts required for his vindication were facts of common knowledge. (Morris). i. In this city, you would find the worship of the gods of the Olympian pantheon, especially Apollo, Athena, and Hercules.

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