1st thessalonians chapter 6

It is added, Followers of us, and of the Lord: Followers of Christ, absolutely, as an unerring pattern; of his ministers conditionally, so far as they followed Christ: But followers of the Lord here, seems to import their following of him in his sufferings and afflictions, as appears by the next words, Having received the word with much affliction. Copyright StatementThe text of this work is public domain. 1 Thessalonians 1 - Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians [which is] in God the Father and [in] the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace [be] unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Broadman Press 1932,33. 1 Thessalonians 4:6 German Bible Alphabetical: advantage all already also and as avenger because before brother defraud for have him his in is just Lord man matter men no of one or punish should sins solemnly such take that The these things this told transgress warned we will wrong you See How They All Connect. Eatenus enim apostolorum imitatores esse debemus, quatenus illi Christi imitatores sunt. Grace and peace to you. BibliographyTrapp, John. Upon conversion, every Christian receives the earnest of the Holy Spirit; and the very first fruits of the Spirit are "love" and "joy" (Galatians 5:22). "Commentary on 1 Thessalonians 1:6". 1st Thessalonians Chapter F ive Commentary by Ron Beckham Audio Bible Study - 1 Thess. 2:13) but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, 10 # 2 Cor. "Now as to the times and the epochs, brethren, you have no need of anything to be written to you." Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible. 1 Paul, Silas # 1:1 Greek Silvanus, a variant of Silas and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace and peace to you. to denote the ‘affliction,’ ‘trial,’ which is the true believer’s lot in the world; cf. 1700-1703. (6) And ye became followers.—Not so much a separate reason for believing them elected of God, because of their receptiveness, but an evidence of the power given by God to the preachers for the winning of them. p. 68) like the Lat. “Paul only wants personal glory” (1 Thessalonians 2:6, nor did we seek glory from men). Of the Lord - the apostle of the Father: who taught the Word, which he brought from heaven, under adversities (Bengel): the point in which they imitated Him and His apostles, joyful acceptance and witness for the word in much affliction: the second proof of their election of God (1 Thessalonians 1:4); 1 Thessalonians 1:5 is the first (see note, 1 Thessalonians 1:5). The word in much affliction (1 Thessalonians 2:14; 1 Thessalonians 3:2-5; Acts 17:5-10). "Commentary on 1 Thessalonians 1:6". 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Day One Study 1. In this they were imitators of the Saviour, or shared the same lot with him, and thus became his followers. p. 32. μετὰ χαρᾶς πνεύματος ἁγίου] πνεύματος gen. of originating Cause, ‘joy inspired by, proceeding from the Holy Spirit’: cf. 1 There is no need to write to you, brothers and sisters, about the times and occasions when these things will happen. "Commentary on 1 Thessalonians 1:6". The sleep of sin--Scripture teaches us, with the utmost explicitness, that a state of sin is a state of slumber. v. 6 — Timothy brings a good report from the Thessalonians and that they were enduring afflictions. 3 For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape. 1897. Even though you suffered much. 7 … Chapter. “Though his Epistles might avail towards it, yet his personal presence would do more. BibliographyBullinger, Ethelbert William. The Thessalonians became imitators of the apostle and of Christ, not in δύναμις, in πνεῦμα ἅγιον, and in πληροφορία, as Koppe thinks; but because they received the evangelical preaching ( τὸν λόγον, comp. All rights reserved worldwide. "Commentary on 1 Thessalonians 1:6". Read verse in New International Version Imitators of us and of the Lord (μιμηται ημων και του κυριου — mimētai hēmōn kai tou kuriou). 5:15 who died for us, that whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with Him. All Rightes Reserved, Larry Pierce, Winterbourne, Ontario.A printed copy of this work can be ordered from: The Baptist Standard Bearer, 1 Iron Oaks Dr, Paris, AR, 72855. "Robertson's Word Pictures of the New Testament". Charles Schribner's Sons. Let’s first get to know the Thessalonians. "Abbott's Illustrated New Testament". It is a daring thing to expect people to “imitate” the preacher, but Paul adds “and of the Lord,” for he only expected or desired “imitation” as he himself imitated the Lord Jesus, as he expressly says in 1 Corinthians 11:1. 1871-8. καὶ τοῦ κυρίου is for the sake of climax. thlipsis. ", Commentary Critical and Explanatory - Unabridged, Kretzmann's Popular Commentary of the Bible, Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures. (506) While ye embraced. "Vincent's Word Studies in the New Testament". The First Epistle to the Thessalonians, commonly referred to as First Thessalonians or 1 Thessalonians, is a Pauline epistle of the New Testament of the Christian Bible.The epistle is attributed to Paul the Apostle, and is addressed to the church in Thessalonica, in modern-day Greece.. is something high and sublime, but it is something far higher and more sublime when this joy is neither disturbed nor weakened by the trials and sufferings which have been brought upon believers on account of their faith in Christ. Paul’s Ministry in Thessalonica - You know, brothers and sisters, that our visit to you was not without results. for this paradox of experience, Mazzini’s account of his comrades in the Young Italy movement: “We were often in real want, but we were light-hearted in a way and smiling because we believed in the future”. Thessalonica was a major city of Greece, a hub of culture and commerce. joyful endurance in spirit under sufferings. They had seen in Paul proof that the word was God’s word, and they themselves became imitators of Paul, so giving proof that the word of God worked effectually in them also. 1 Thessalonians 1 Paul, Silas and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace and peace to you. versions): cf. 1874-1909. 1 Thessalonians 1:6 French Bible 1 Thessalonians 1:6 German Bible Alphabetical: also and became by given having Holy imitators in joy Lord message much of received severe Spirit spite suffering the tribulation us welcomed with word You In this they were imitators of the Saviour, or shared the same lot with him, and thus became his followers. 59:17; Eph. 1 Thessalonians Chapter 3 Questions. What was the only reward Paul wanted and got? Ye became followers of us - Ye became imitators, μιμηται, of us-ye believed the same truths, walked in the same way, and minded the same thing; knowing that our doctrine was of the Lord, and that the way in which we walked was prescribed by himself, and that he also suffered the contradictions of ungodly men. So far followers of them as they were of Christ, in embracing the Gospel, submitting to the ordinances of it, professing the name of Christ, and suffering for his sake; the Alexandrian copy reads, "of God", and others, "of Christ": having received the word; the Gospel, the word of truth, peace, and righteousness, and of salvation by Christ; which they received not as the word of man, but of God; and that, in much affliction; referring to the uproar made by the baser sort of people, instigated by the unbelieving Jews, and the trouble they gave to Jason and other brethren, mentioned in Acts 17:1 and this is a considerable commendation of them, that at a time when others were offended and fell off from hearing the word, and a profession of the Gospel, they should receive it, and that. Further proof of the same, that ye are ἐκλεκτοί, by the method in which you received the Gospel thus preached by us. Chapter Contents The faith, love, and patience of the Thessalonians, are evident tokens of their election which was manifested in the power with which the gospel came to them. Thdt. ‘ipsius Domini, ’ Beng. "Commentary on 1 Thessalonians 1:6". 1 Corinthians 11:1, Ephesians 5:1, and for the title τοῦ κυρίου see Add. Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, Matthew 9:37-38, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, 1 John 1:5-6, Ephesians 5:8-14, 1 John 2:28-29 (view more) (view less) Denomination: Free Methodist 1 5. 1 Thessalonians 2:14; 1 Thessalonians 3:2-3; 1 Thessalonians 3:5. δεξάμενοι] in that ye received. IV. 8 But let us who are of the day be sober, # Is. A second proof of the Thessalonians’ ἐκλογή, which, instead of being thrown into a second subordinate clause dependent on εἰδότες, is stated in a separate sentence. ), is the same with which He, by the Spirit, anoints His fellows too (Isaiah 61:1; Isaiah 61:3; Romans 14:17; 1 John 2:20; 1 John 2:27). Though they were much afflicted and persecuted, yet there was joy. 1879-90. 1685. For this θλῖψις in which they ἐδέξαντο τὸν λόγον, see Acts 17:5-10; ch. and N.T. 1. Who wrote this letter? (D) 3 While people are saying, “Peace and safety,” (E) destruction will come on them suddenly, (F) as labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. King James Version: 1 Thessalonians Chapter 5 1 But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you. also 1 Peter 4:13. We do not belong to the night or to the darkness. χαρὰ πνεύματος ἁγίου (ref. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/mpc/1-thessalonians-1.html. 6:14 putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and as a helmet the hope of salvation. Paul had visited this city during his second missionary journey (Acts 17:1–4), establishing groups of new believers there. BibliographyTorrey, R. A. πολλ. I Thessalonians 1:5 “because our gospel came to you not simply with words but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and deep conviction. 1 Thessalonians 3:9; 2 Thessalonians 3:7; 1 Corinthians 4:16; 1 Corinthians 11:1; Galatians 4:12; Philemon 3:17; Philemon 4:9. 1. 1 Thessalonians 1:6 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] 1 Thessalonians 1:6, NIV: "You became imitators of us and of the Lord, for you welcomed the message in the midst of severe suffering with the joy given by the Holy Spirit." 1 Thessalonians 2 - NIV: You know, brothers and sisters, that our visit to you was not without results. Observe farther, Our apostle, in a just and deserved commendation of these Thessalonians, tells them to their great and singular honour, that as they were followers of them (the apostles) in sufferings, in patience, and cheerfulness; so they were themselves living patterns, and lively ensamples of courage and constancy under their sufferings, to all the neighbouring churches in Macedonia and Achaia. 1. Watch our overview video on 1 Thessalonians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. For the existence of these afflictions at Thessalonica cf. The key personalities in this book are the Apostle Paul, Timothy, and Silas. The θλίψις of the Thessalonians had already begun during the presence of the apostle among them (Acts 17:6 ff. "Commentary on 1 Thessalonians 1:6". "The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge". So far being clear, we have but one particular left, and that respects the circumstances under which, and the spirit with which: and here we find a point of comparison even with Christ Himself: viz. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/bcc/1-thessalonians-1.html. 1 But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you. Thanksgiving for the Thessalonians’ Faith. November 15, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. χαρὰ πνεύματος ἁγίου] is not joy in the Holy Ghost, but a joy or joyfulness which proceeds from the Holy Ghost, is produced by Him (comp. 1 Thessalonians 1:6. θλίψει … χαρᾶς, cf. BibliographyVincent, Marvin R. DD. And ye became imitators of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Spirit; Imitators ... As Mason noted, "they did not become "disciples' of Paul, but followers of him as he followed the Lord."[14]. 2 We always thank God for all of you, mentioning you in our prayers. For you yourselves know that we are destined * for this. This article is adapted from chapter 9 in the book. Occurring very rarely in profane Gk. VIII (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan Publishing House, 1959), p. 131. and all previous Engl. "Schaff's Popular Commentary on the New Testament". And ye became followers of us - “You became imitators - μιμηταὶ mimētai- of us.” This does not mean that they became followers of Paul, Silas, and Timothy, in the sense that they had set themselves up as teachers, or as the head of a sect, but that they imitated their manner of living; see the notes on 1 Corinthians 4:16; 1 Corinthians 11:1.And of the Lord - The Lord Jesus. On the gen. of origin, see Ellic.’s note here. (1-2) How to walk and to please God. 1 Thessalonians 3 [][][][][]1THESS 3:1 Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left at Athens alone; 1THESS 3:2 And sent Timotheus, our brother, and minister of God, and our fellowlabourer in the gospel 1887. "The oil of gladness" wherewith the Son of God was 'anointed above His fellows' (Ps. 2 We always thank God for all of you and continually mention you in our prayers. For unless men, on their part, answer to God, no proficiency will follow from the grace that is offered to them — not as though they could do this of themselves, but inasmuch as God, as he begins our salvation by calling us, perfects it also by fashioning our hearts to obedience. 13. 1983-1999. Chapter. It was in the midst of these trials that they had become converted - and they seem to have been all the better Christians for them. Having received the word in much affliction - That is, amidst much opposition from others; see Acts 17:5-8. 1 Thessalonians 1:6 may either be separated by a point from the preceding (then the proof of 1 Thessalonians 1:6, in relation to 1 Thessalonians 1:4, lies only in thought, without being actually expressed), or it may be made to depend on ὅτι in 1 Thessalonians 1:5 (provided this be translated by for, as it ought). BibliographyEllicott, Charles John. Amen." Romans 5:3; Romans 8:35; Romans 12:12; 2 Corinthians 1:4. It is somewhat difficult here to fix exactly the point of comparison, in which they imitated their ministers and Christ. Referring especially to persecutions at the hands of the Jews (Acts 17:5ff. 1. 6. v. 8 — “We live” means that, as believers, we enjoy life . Where was Thessalonica located? However great may be the trials and persecutions experienced in receiving the gospel, or however numerous and long the sufferings of the subsequent life in consequence of having embraced it, there is a joy in religion that more than overbalances all, and that makes religion the richest of all blessings. 1 That is why, when we could bear it no longer, we decided to remain alone in Athens a 2 and sent Timothy, our brother and co-worker for God in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith, b 3 so that no one be disturbed in these afflictions. BibliographyJamieson, Robert, D.D. 1 Thessalonians 2:6 “nor seeking glory of men, neither from you nor from others, when we might have claimed authority as apostles of Christ” “Nor seeking glory of men”: The esteem, praise or applaud from men. Again Paul uses γινομαι — ginomai to become, not ειμι — eimi to be. only six times (1 Thessalonians 1:6; 1 Thessalonians 2:14; 1 Corinthians 4:16; 1 Corinthians 11:1; Ephesians 5:1; Hebrews 6:12). 2 # Mt 24.43; Lk 12.39; 2 Pet 3.10 For you yourselves know very well that the Day of the Lord will come as a thief comes at night. 3. Cancel {{#items}} {{/items}} 1 Thessalonians 1. Commentary by J.C.Philpot on select texts of the Bible. And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost: Though in much affliction, yet with much joy. Nor did we seek glory from men ) sleep of sin is a state of sin -- Scripture us. Version®, NIV® copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® used permission... Persecution by which Paul and his fellow preachers were expelled from Thessalonica with enthusiasm. ” gospel and! Ἀποδεικνύουσιν ( cited by Koch ) that amidst much opposition from others ; see Acts 17:5-8 God. 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