1 Thessalonians, 2

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Paul describes his ministry among the Thessalonians, including how he came to them, how he taught them, and how he cared for them. He emphasizes that his actions were motivated by love and not by deceit or impure motives.

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Paul's Ministry among the Thessalonians

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.

3 For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile:

4 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.

5 For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness:

6 Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ.

7 But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children:

8 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.

9 For ye remember, brethren, our labour and travail: for labouring night and day, because we would not be chargeable unto any of you, we preached unto you the gospel of God.

10 Ye are witnesses, and God also, how holily and justly and unblameably we behaved ourselves among you that believe:

11 As ye know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you, as a father doth his children,

12 That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.

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.

14 For ye, brethren, became followers of the churches of God which in Judaea are in Christ Jesus: for ye also have suffered like things of your own countrymen, even as they have of the Jews:

15 Who both killed the Lord Jesus, and their own prophets, and have persecuted us; and they please not God, and are contrary to all men:

16 Forbidding us to speak to the Gentiles that they might be saved, to fill up their sins alway: for the wrath is come upon them to the uttermost.

17 But we, brethren, being taken from you for a short time in presence, not in heart, endeavoured the more abundantly to see your face with great desire.

18 Wherefore we would have come unto you, even I Paul, once and again; but Satan hindered us.

19 For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming?

20 For ye are our glory and joy.

Commentary

In 1 Thessalonians 2, Paul continues to address the church in Thessalonica, encouraging them to remain faithful to the gospel and to live in a manner that is pleasing to God. He begins by expressing his deep love for them and his joy in their faithfulness, despite the persecution they have faced. He then goes on to explain how he and his companions had come to them in gentleness and humility, not out of selfish ambition or deceit, but out of a sincere desire to share the gospel. He also reminds them of the example they had set for them, of how they had worked hard and labored night and day in order to provide for themselves and not be a burden to anyone. Paul then goes on to explain the importance of living a life of holiness and purity, and of avoiding any kind of immorality or impurity. He encourages them to remain steadfast in their faith and to continue to grow in their knowledge of God. He also warns them against being deceived by false teachers and urges them to remain firm in their faith. Finally, Paul reminds them of the hope they have in Christ, and of the joy that awaits them in the future. He encourages them to remain faithful and to continue to live in a manner that is pleasing to God. In doing so, they will be able to stand firm in the face of persecution and remain faithful to the gospel.