1 Thessalonians
Chapter 3
Paul missed the Thessalonians and wondered how they were doing. They hoped they were not discouraged by the bad treatment toward Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy.
V1 Paul was left at Athens and he sent Timothy to see how they were doing.
A certain group of Jews that did not believe in Jesus as Lord followed Paul to Berea to make trouble for him there
forbear 4722 stego to roof over, i.e. to cover with silence (endure patiently), (for-) bear, suffer.
V2 When Paul was chased out of Berea he went to Athens, but he sent Timothy back to Thessalonica.
to establish them 4741 stay-rid-zo—to confirm, to fix, set, steadfast
to comfort them concerning their faith.
V3 that no one should be moved
God had appointed them to Thessalonica, that is where God had led them to be.
V4 We told you…
Suffering tribulation 2346 thlee-bo to crowd, afflict, throng, trouble, narrow (Webster’s confining, limited, close, small, meager);
V5 When he couldn’t stand it any longer he sent Timothy to them to see how they were doing.
Paul was hoping that the tempter had NOT discouraged them and they walked away from the Lord making the three’s labor in vain
V6
Amplified: “But now that Timothy has just come back to us from [his visit to] you, and has brought us the good news of [the steadfastness of] your faith and [the warmth of your] love, and [reported] how kindly you cherish a constant and affectionate remembrance of us, [and that you are] longing to see us as we [are to see] you.”
V7 With all that affliction and distress the three were experiencing this brought much comfort.
V8 Now we live, if you stand fast in the Lord or stand firm in the Lord
They can endure anything knowing the Thessalonians are right and still stand with the Lord.
V9 Their hearts were full of thankfulness and joy
Which causes much strength.
V10 Desiring so much to see them again
to perfect that which might be lacking
V11 Prayer
V12 Amplified: And may the Lord make you to increase and excel and overflow in love for one another and for all people, just as we also do for you.
V13 He may stablish––to set fast
your hearts unblameable in holiness before God
No comments:
Post a Comment