"Commentary on 1 Thessalonians 1:6". "Commentary on 1 Thessalonians 1:6". 1 Thessalonians Chapter 1 Questions. The series will continue through the January-March 1978 issue.] mimetes. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/bnb/1-thessalonians-1.html. In these words, our apostle gives us another probable evidence, that the Thessalonians were undoubtedly chosen of God, namely, because they were active and operative Christians; they did in their life and practice conform themselves to that excellent pattern and example held forth unto them by their preachers, Ye became followers of us. Romans 5:3; Romans 8:35; Romans 12:12; 2 Corinthians 1:4. rather than ‘followers’ (A.V. Joy of - i:e., performed by "the Holy Spirit." 6And ye became imitators. BibliographyRobertson, A.T. "Commentary on 1 Thessalonians 1:6". v. 8 — “We live” means that, as believers, we enjoy life . The peril of it all is that people so easily and so readily imitate the preacher when he does not imitate the Lord. It is somewhat difficult here to fix exactly the point of comparison, in which they imitated their ministers and Christ. BibliographySchaff, Philip. BibliographyNicol, W. Robertson, M.A., L.L.D. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/jfb/1-thessalonians-1.html. And of the Lord - The Lord Jesus. With the view of increasing their alacrity, he declares that there is a mutual agreement, and harmony, as it were, between his preaching and their faith. χαρὰ πνεύματος ἁγίου (ref. ἁγ. The apostle sent Timothy to establish and comfort the Thessalonians (1-5) He rejoiced at the good tidings of their faith and love. 2 For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night. It implies, therefore, that careful, circumspect walking—that daily living, moving, speaking, and acting in the fear of God, whereby alone we can be kept from the snares spread for our feet at every step of the way. "Commentary on 1 Thessalonians 1:6". 1 But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you. 1 Thessalonians 3 - NIV: So when we could stand it no longer, we thought it best to be left by ourselves in Athens. 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). Copyright © 2019 by Zondervan. Holy Ghost is used in the same way as it is in 1 Thessalonians 1:5. 4 But you, brothers and sisters, are not in darkness so that this day should surprise you like a thief. versions): cf. You also became imitators of us and of the Lord, having received the word in much tribulation with the joy of the Holy Spirit, To report dead links, typos, or html errors or suggestions about making these resources more useful use our convenient, Having received the word in much affliction -, 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, John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible, And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, Robertson's Word Pictures in the New Testament, Expository Notes with Practical Observations on the New Testament, Having received the word with much affliction, Ye received the word with much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost, receive it, to receive it with affliction, with much affliciton, Ye are become ensamples to all that believe in Macedonia and Achaia, Greek Testament Critical Exegetical Commentary, Heinrich Meyer's Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament, Johann Albrecht Bengel's Gnomon of the New Testament, Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible, Justin Edwards' Family Bible New Testament, George Milligan - Paul's Epistle to the Thessalonians, Schaff's Popular Commentary on the New Testament. “So much so, that, in spite of persecution, you became Christians with enthusiasm.”. 6 And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost. 1599-1645. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/ain/1-thessalonians-1.html. 1879-90. While people are saying, “Peace and safety,” destruction will come on them suddenly, as labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. 8 For from you sounded out the word of the Lord not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith to God-ward is spread abroad; so that we need not to speak any thing. 4. 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]. BibliographyAbbott, John S. C. & Abbott, Jacob. What was the power in the message brought? 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. "Commentary on 1 Thessalonians 1:6". 1909-1922. 1 Thessalonians 2 - NIV: You know, brothers and sisters, that our visit to you was not without results. BibliographyBullinger, Ethelbert William. 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.. Are you an early bi 1 Thessalonians 5:28 "The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ [be] with you. Thanksgiving for the Thessalonians’ Faith. ἁγ., nor in πληρ. of the Lord — who was the apostle of the Father, and taught the word, which He brought from heaven, under adversities [Bengel]. joyful endurance in spirit under sufferings. Read verse in New International Version Copyright StatementThe New John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible Modernised and adapted for the computer by Larry Pierce of Online Bible. δεξάμενοι τὸν λόγον] The reception of the gospel corresponds to its announcement brought to the readers (1 Thessalonians 1:5), whilst μίμησις is explained by ἐν θλίψει … ἁγίου. 8 But let us who are of the day be sober, # Is. 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. This latter view is to be preferred, because 1 Thessalonians 1:5-6 appear more evidently to be internally connected, and, accordingly, the twofold division of the argument, adduced for the ἐκλογή of the readers, is more clearly brought forward. "Commentary on 1 Thessalonians 1:6". 1870. With joy of the Holy Ghost] Which bore them up above all persecutions, as blown bladders bear a man up aloft all waters. Such as are sincere and serious Christians, are followers of Christ in his sufferings, as well as in his example: they follow him in the sharp and thorny path of affliction, in which he went before them; they are willing to bear his cross, as well as to wear his crown; to suffer for them, as well as to be glorified with him. Where did Paul want to go? Romans 14:17 χαρὰ ἐν πνεύματι ἁγίῳ 15:13, Galatians 5:22. CHAPTER 5. 1 Thessalonians 1:6 And you became imitators of us and of the Lord when you welcomed the message with the joy of the Holy Spirit, in spite of your great suffering. 1 Thessalonians 1 is the first chapter of the First Epistle to the Thessalonians in the New Testament of the Christian Bible. See How They All Connect. Copyright StatementThese files are public domain.Text Courtesy of BibleSupport.com. "Schaff's Popular Commentary on the New Testament". 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. 2 We always thank God for all of you, mentioning you in our prayers. (6-10) And for their increase in grace. In much affliction ... For a glimpse of the afflictions which attended their reception of the gospel, see Acts 17:5-8. Bullinger's Companion bible Notes". Comp. From the Holy Spirit. Greek. v. 7 — Paul likewise is enduring afflictions, and the good report causes him to be comforted. Johann Albrecht Bengel's Gnomon of the New Testament. 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. 1 Thessalonians 1 is the first chapter of the First Epistle to the Thessalonians in the New Testament of the Christian Bible. BibliographyWhedon, Daniel. The Thessalonians in their turn became "ensamples" (1 Thessalonians 1:7) for others to imitate. [1] This chapter contains the prescript and Paul's thanksgiving. Eatenus enim apostolorum imitatores esse debemus, quatenus illi Christi imitatores sunt. 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). 5:15 who died for us, that whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with Him. 1983-1999. 2 We always thank God for all of you and continually mention you in our prayers. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/geb/1-thessalonians-1.html. And ye gave due evidence of your election. 3. Nothing is better adapted to show them the evil of their own guilty lives than the contrast between their lives and his; and nothing can be conceived better fitted to win them to holy living than the contemplation of his pure and holy deportment. Now we ask you and urge you in the Lord Jesus to do this more and more. 1 Thessalonians Chapter 4 In 1 Thessalonians Chapter 4, Paul gave the people more instructions about how to live a life of holiness in anticipation of the coming of Jesus Christ. ; Fausset, A. R.; Brown, David. He also expressed his concern for their faith in God. 1 Corinthians 11:1, Ephesians 5:1, and for the title τοῦ κυρίου see Add. 1832. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/fam/1-thessalonians-1.html. 1. Who wrote this letter? Chapter 1 After the introduction ( v. 1 ) the apostle begins with a thanksgiving to God for the saving benefits bestowed on them ( v. 2-5 ). "Commentary on 1 Thessalonians 1:6". College Press, Joplin, MO. Was this an earlier letter or later letter of Paul's to the churches? 1863-1878. Received , [believingly accepted: dexamenoi (Greek #1209); not merely paralabontes (Greek #3880), 1 Thessalonians 2:13]. BibliographyJamieson, Robert, D.D. Paul’s Ministry in Thessalonica - You know, brothers and sisters, that our visit to you was not without results. "Commentary on 1 Thessalonians 1:6". 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Day One Study 1. 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. Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible. "Paul and Silvanus and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ Copyright StatementThese files are public domain and are a derivative of an electronic edition that is available on the Christian Classics Ethereal Library Website. 6.] Most of mankind do not consider the things of another world at all, because they are asleep; or they do not consider them aright, because they sleep and dream. 13. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/rwp/1-thessalonians-1.html. "Commentary on 1 Thessalonians 1:6". amplexi estis) of ‘the word’ but in the interwoven affliction and joy with which that reception was accompanied. Nothing is better adapted to show them the evil of their own guilty lives than the contrast between their lives and his; and nothing can be conceived better fitted to win them to holy living than the contemplation of his pure and holy deportment.Having received the word in much affliction - That is, amidst much opposition from others; see Acts 17:5-8. 5. See on Matthew 13:21. From the letter itself (3:1-6), and the record of Paul's travels in Acts (Ac 17:10-18:11), it appears that Paul wrote this letter soon after arriving in Corinth θλίψει] θλίψις (or θλῖψις, WSchm. Coming of Christ is a COMFORTING HOPE, Chapter 4:13-18 (What death means to a Christian; what the Rapture means to the church.) "Family Bible New Testament". 2 For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night. 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. From the unbelieving Jews (Acts 17:1-9). i. Paul believed that his personal presence would be a help to the Thessalonians. All rights reserved. And then mentions the sure evidences of the good success of the gospel among them, which was notorious and famous in several other places ( v. 6-10 ). 7 For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk, get drunk at night. (c) With joy which comes from the Holy Spirit. Romans 14:17; Galatians 5:22; Acts 5:41). The sum, therefore, is this — that an evidence of Divine election shewed itself not only in Paul’s ministry, in so far as it was furnished with the power of the Holy Spirit, but also in the faith of the Thessalonians, so that this conformity is a powerful attestation of it. 5 You are all children of the light and children of the day. November 15, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. 3. BibliographyBeza, Theodore. Go to. Thdt. 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”. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/bnb/1-thessalonians-1.html. BibliographyMeyer, Heinrich. 3:3, 3:7, 2 Thessalonians 1:4 ff. also 1 Peter 4:13. 6 But now when Timotheus came from you unto us, and brought us good tidings of your faith and charity, and that ye have good remembrance of us always, desiring greatly to see us, as we also to see you: https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/scn/1-thessalonians-1.html. "Commentary on 1 Thessalonians 1:6". The overwhelming joy that attends one's obedience to the gospel is frequently mentioned in Acts, "he went on his way rejoicing" (Acts 8:39) being absolutely the normal experience following one's baptism into Christ. For this union of suffering and joy as marking ‘a new aeon’ in the world’s history, see for St Paul’s own case 2 Corinthians 6:10, Colossians 1:24, and for the Macedonian Churches generally 2 Corinthians 8:1-2; cf. Abilene Christian University Press, Abilene, Texas, USA. 1 Thessalonians 4 - NIV: As for other matters, brothers and sisters, we instructed you how to live in order to please God, as in fact you are living. Greek Testament Critical Exegetical Commentary. (6-10) And for their increase in grace. All rights reserved worldwide. Let’s first get to know the Thessalonians. 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. 1840-57. BibliographyBarnes, Albert. 8 He therefore that despiseth, despiseth not … It is authored by Paul the Apostle, likely written in Corinth in about 50-51 CE for the church in Thessalonica. With joy of the Holy Ghost - With happiness produced by the Holy Ghost. You also learned to imitate him. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/jtc/1-thessalonians-1.html. joy of — that is, wrought by “the Holy Ghost.” “The oil of gladness” wherewith the Son of God was “anointed above His fellows” (Psalm 45:7), is the same oil 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). BibliographyJamieson, Robert, D.D. received the word in much affliction — (1 Thessalonians 2:14; 1 Thessalonians 3:2-5; Acts 17:5-10). BibliographyWesley, John. Be Ready for the Lord's Coming. Gildersleeve Syntax §§ 61, 141). BibliographyPhilpot, Joseph Charles. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/jfu/1-thessalonians-1.html. Much affliction—The persecution by which Paul and his fellow preachers were expelled from Thessalonica. 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. The Apostle Paul wrote it about 52-54 A.D. and it was one of his earliest written letters. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/bcc/1-thessalonians-1.html. 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. In view of Psalms 51:13-14 it is hardly correct to say, with Gunkel (Wirkungen des heiligen Geistes, 71), that this connection of joy and the Spirit was entirely foreign to Judaism. Mem. Happy the Church which has an exemplar in its pastor. p. 68) like the Lat. In much affliction.—For examples of troubles in the early days of the Thessalonian Church, see Acts 17:5; Acts 17:8. "Commentary on 1 Thessalonians 1:6". 1878. "Commentary on 1 Thessalonians 1:6". https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/jcp/1-thessalonians-1.html. 6. 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. Watch our overview video on 1 Thessalonians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. καὶ ὑμεῖς corresponds with τὸ εὐ. Learn hence, that upon preaching of the word, to have a heart open to receive it, to receive it with affliction, with much affliciton, and yet with joy and rejoicing, with a cheerful spirit, and such a joy as the holy Spirit of God is the author and producer of, is a good evidence, that a person is chosen of God, and has a title to the everlasting inheritance. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/bul/1-thessalonians-1.html. [14] A. J. Mason, Ellicott's Commentary on the Whole Bible, Vol. There was joy in their conversion - in the evidence of pardoned sin - in the hope of heaven; see the notes, Acts 8:8. (6) Glory -- i.e., recognition of our splendid position, as in the phrase "giving glory to God," i.e., " recognising Him for what He is," John 5:44. "Whedon's Commentary on the Bible". And ye - answering to "For our gospel" (1 Thessalonians 1:5). Nothing, however, is more at variance with our natural disposition, than to rejoice in afflictions. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/gsb/1-thessalonians-1.html. Those, accordingly, who do not hesitate with intrepidity to embrace along with the gospel the afflictions that threaten them, furnish in this an admirable example of magnanimity. 1 But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you. More literally and better, imitators. 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. And ye became followers [imitators] of us. BibliographyTrapp, John. ; and see Intr. 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). 1851. 6 And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost: Ver. Building on the theme of God’s word, I will explore the phrase “being bearers of God’s word.” I think it is helpful to press the point that Paul is not working alone here; he … Continue reading "Commentary on 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8" with much joy of the Holy Ghost; not with a carnal joy, or with a mere flash of natural affection, as in the stony ground hearers, and in the Jews, who rejoiced for a while in John's ministry, and in Herod, who sometimes heard him gladly; but with a spiritual joy of the Holy Ghost's producing in them, applying the word with power to them, giving them a spiritual gust of it, and pleasure in it, raising in their souls a joy upon the most solid foundation. 2. Who does the "we" include in verse 1? That this initial joy of souls newly won in Christ is in evidence here appears in the fact of its being mentioned in connection with their reception of the gospel. Bathed in the light of God's grace, we are freed to live and act with all of the power and ability at our disposal. 1 Thessalonians Chapter 3 Questions. The three points in which the Lord and His Apostles were imitated are then expressed—(1) meek reception (Psalms 40:6; Isaiah 1:5); (2) cost what it might; (3) rejoicing all the while (Psalms 22:22; Psalms 45:7). 2:14; 1 Corinthians 4:16; 1 Corinthians 11:1, Ephesians 5:1, Hebrews 6:12, the only other places where the word is found in the N.T., and see also Xen. (1-5) Its powerful and exemplary effects upon their hearts and lives. 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 ), which probably continued after Paul's departure from Thessalonica. "Commentary on 1 Thessalonians 1:6". What nationality was it made up of? excipientes, Calv. Received the word in much affliction] Opposition is (as Calvin wrote to the French king) Evangelii genius, the black angel that dogs the gospel at the heels. How many have fallen into outward evil and open disgrace from lack of walking watchfully and circumspectly, and taking heed to their steps. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/ebc/1-thessalonians-1.html. "Robertson's Word Pictures of the New Testament". 5. Click to switch to the Standard KJV. Imitators of us and of the Lord (μιμηται ημων και του κυριου mimētai hēmōn kai tou kuriou). 1974. writers even of a late period, and then only in the literal sense of ‘pressure,’ it is found frequently both in the LXX. 1. “Paul only wants personal glory” (1 Thessalonians 2:6, nor did we seek glory from men). American Tract Society. Certainly it is not merely, in receiving the word—for to omit other objections, this would not apply at all to Him:—and therefore, not in any qualifying detail of their method of reception of the word—not in δύναμις, nor in πν. "Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible". ", "For the Lord has poured out upon you the spirit of deep sleep, and has closed your eyes; the prophets and your rulers, the seers has he covered. So unmistakably indeed did you exhibit this spirit that you became an ensample to all Christian believers both in Macedonia and in Achaia.’. Μιμητης Mimētēs (της ̇tēs expresses the agent) is from μιμεομαι mimeomai to imitate and that from μιμος mimos (μιμιχ mimic actor). Followers of us and of the Lord] The apostles walked in Christ, Colossians 2:6; as Christ, 1 John 2:6; their lives were a commentary upon his life, 1 Peter 2:9. ( D ) Read full chapter What was Paul's main subject in this letter? It is authored by Paul the Apostle, likely written in Corinth in about 50-51 CE for the church in Thessalonica. 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. Finally then, brethren, we urge and exhort in the Lord Jesus that you should abound more and more, just as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God; for you know what commandments we gave you through the Lord Jesus. 2 Thessalonians Chapter 1 Viewing the original 1611 KJV with archaic English spelling. The Expositor's Greek Testament. Used by permission of Broadman Press (Southern Baptist Sunday School Board). Chapter Contents The apostle sent Timothy to establish and comfort the Thessalonians (1-5) He rejoiced at the good tidings of their faith and love. Even though you suffered much. 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