Bible Commentary

For ye remember, brethren, our labor and travail: for laboring night and day, because we would not be chargable unto any of you, we preached unto you the gospel of God. 9. For ye remember, brethren, our labour and travail ] In ch. 1Th 1:3 (see note) the Apostle spoke with thankfulness of his readers’ … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Thessalonians 2:9”

So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were dear unto us. 8. so being affectionately desirous of you ] R. V., even so. The rare and peculiar Greek verb (one word) rendered “being affectionately desirous” … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Thessalonians 2:8”

But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children: 7. But we were gentle among you ] Lit., and more graphically, in the midst of you (R. V.); also, were fount gentle same verb as in 1Th 2:1, and ch. 1Th 1:5 ( shewed ourselves toward you, R. V.). Instead of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Thessalonians 2:7”

Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor [yet] of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ. 6. nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others ] This clause continues 1Th 2:5, and is so construed in the R. V.: nor (were we … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Thessalonians 2:6”

For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloak of covetousness; God [is] witness: 5. For neither at any time used we flattering words ] were we found using words of flattery (R. V.: same verb as in 1Th 2:1, “ found vain”); or, did we fall into the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Thessalonians 2:5”

But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts. 4. but as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak ] Again the A.V. misses the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Thessalonians 2:4”

For our exhortation [was] not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile: 3. For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile ] Read error for deceit; and supply the Greek ellipsis by is not (R. V.) rather than was not. The Apostle is setting forth the habit and spirit … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Thessalonians 2:3”

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. 2. but even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi ] More exactly, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Thessalonians 2:2”

For yourselves, brethren, know our entrance in unto you, that it was not in vain: 1. For yourselves, brethren, know our entrance in unto you ] entering in (R.V.), same word as in ch. 1Th 1:9; see note. And the “For” of this verse is parallel to the “for” of ch. 1Th 1:9: what “ … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Thessalonians 2:1”

And to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, [even] Jesus, which delivered us from the wrath to come. 10. and to wait for his Son from heaven even Jesus ] Lit., from the heavens: comp. 2Co 12:2, “the third heaven;” and Heb 4:14, “Jesus, Who (in ascending) hath passed … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Thessalonians 1:10”