Verse 1
know. App-132.
entrance in. See 1 Thessalonians 1:9.
unto. App-104.
in vain. See 1 Thessalonians 3:5.
Verse 2
after that we had = having.
suffered before. Greek. propascho. Only here.
were, &c. = having been treated with contumely. Greek. hubrizo. See Acts 14:5. Referring to their being scourged, though Romans (Acts 16:37, Acts 16:38).
were bold. Greek. parrhesiazomai. See Acts 9:27.
God. App-98.
speak. App-121.
gospel. App-140.
with. App-104. In this one verse the preposition en is translated "at", "in", "with".
contention. Greek. agon. See Philippians 1:1, Philippians 1:30.
Verse 3
exhortation. Greek. paraklesis. See Acts 4:36, and App-134.
nor. Greek. oude.
guile. Greek. dolos. See Acts 13:10.
Verse 4
allowed = tested, and so approved. Greek. dokimazo. Same as "trieth", and as "prove" (1 Thessalonians 5:21).
be put in trust with. App-150.
pleasing men. Compare Galatians 1:1, Galatians 1:10.
men. App-123.
Verse 5
neither, nor. Greek. oute.
used we. Literally were (became) we in (Greek. en).
flattering words. Literally a word (App-121.) of flattery.
cloke = pretence. Greek. prophasis. See Acts 27:30.
Verse 6
Nor. Greek. oute.
sought we = seeking.
glory. See p. 1511.
others. App-124.
when, &c. = though able to be.
burdensome. Literally in (Greek. en) a burden, i.e. for a burden. Greek. baros. See Acts 15:28. Compare 1 Thessalonians 2:9.
apostles. App-189.
Christ. App-98.
Verse 7
gentle. Greek. epios. Only here and 2 Timothy 2:24.
among = in (Greek. en) the midst of.
nurse. Greek. trophos. Only here.
cherisheth. Greek. thalpo. See Ephesians 5:29.
her = her own. This shows that a mother is meant. The image expresses the intensity of the apostle"s love for them.
children. App-108.
Verse 8
affectionately desirous. Greek. himeiromai, or homeiromai. Only here.
willing = well pleased.
unto = to.
also, &c. = our own lives (App-110.) also.
dear unto. App-185.
Verse 9
travail = toil. Greek. mochthos. See 2 Corinthians 11:27.
because, &c. = with a view to (App-104) our not (App-105) being chargeable unto. Greek. epibareo. See 2 Corinthians 2:5.
any. App-123.
preached. App-121.
unto. App-104.
Verse 10
holily. Greek. hosios. Only here. Compare the adjective Acts 2:27.
justly. Greek. dikaios. See 1 Corinthians 15:34, and compare App-191.
unblameably. Greek. amemptos. Only here and 1 Thessalonians 5:23. Compare 1 Thessalonians 3:13.
behaved ourselves. Literally became.
among = towards. No preposition.
believe. App-150.
Verse 11
exhorted. App-134.
comforted. Greek. paramutheomai. See John 11:19.
charged = testified to. Greek. marturomai, with texts. See Galatians 1:5, Galatians 1:3.
every = each.
Verse 12
That, &c. = With a view to (App-104.) your walking.
hath Omit.
called. Some texts read "calleth".
His = His own.
kingdom. See App-112.114.
Verse 13
For this cause = On account of (App-104. 1 Thessalonians 2:2) this.
also thank we = we also thank. See 1 Thessalonians 1:2.
without ceasing. See 1 Thessalonians 1:3.
which ye heard. Literally of hearing. Greek. akoe, as in Galatians 1:3, Galatians 1:2, Galatians 1:5.
in truth = truly.
effectually worketh = is made energetic. See App-172.
Verse 14
followers. See 1 Thessalonians 1:6.
churches. App-186.
Christ Jesus. App-98.
have. Omit.
like = the same
countrymen. Greek. sumphuletes. Only here.
they = they also.
Verse 15
Lord. App-98.
Jesus = even Jesus. App-98.
their own = the.
prophets. App-189.
have persecuted us. = chased us out. Greek. ekdioko. Only here and Luke 11:49.
Verse 16
that = in order that. Greek. hina.
to, &c. = with a view to (App-104.) their filling up (Greek. anapleroo). See 1 Corinthians 14:16.
sins. App-128.
alway. App-151.
the wrath: the appointed wrath. See Lev 26. Deut 28and Deut 32.
is come. Greek. phthano. See Luke 11:20.
upon. App-104.
uttermost = end. Greek. telos.
Verse 17
being taken = having been bereaved. Greek. aporphanizomai. Only here. Compare John 14:18.
from. App-104.
a short time. Literally a season of an hour.
presence, face. Compare 1 Corinthians 5:3. Colossians 2:5.
endeavoured = were diligent.
see. App-133.
Verse 18
would have = wished to. App-102.
once and again. Compare Philippians 1:4, Philippians 1:16.
hindered. Greek. enkopto. See Acts 24:4.
Verse 19
crown. Compare Philippians 1:4, Philippians 1:1.
rejoicing. Greek. kauchesis. See Romans 3:27.
Jesus Christ. App-98. but the texts omit "Christ".
coming. Greek. parousia. See Matthew 24:3. The first of seven Occurs in these two Epistles. See 1 Thessalonians 3:13; 1 Thessalonians 4:15; 1 Thessalonians 5:23. 2 Thessalonians 2:1, 2 Thessalonians 2:8, 2 Thessalonians 2:9.