“ So that ye were ensamples to all that believe in Macedonia and Achaia. ”
So that ye were ensamples to all that believe - Examples in reference to the firmness with which you embraced the gospel, the fidelity with which you adhered to it in trials, and the zeal which y...
Thanksgiving for the Past. As in all his epistles except Gal., Paul commences with a paragraph of congratulation, singling out for special praise the work of faith, the labour of love, and the pati...
ensamples . Greek. tupos. See Philippians 1:3 ; Philippians 1:17 , and compare 2 Timothy 2:7 ; 2 Timothy 2:7 ; 1 Peter 5:3 . believe . App-150.
7 So that ye were. Here we have another amplification — that they had stirred up even believers by their example; for it is a great thing to get so decidedly the start of those who had entere...
So that ye were ensamples to all that believe in Macedonia and Achaia. Ye were ensamples - Τοπους· Types, models, or patterns; according to which all the Churches in Macedonia and Achaia formed both...
So that ye were ensamples— Τυπους, types; that is, plans, models, of patterns; and, by a metaphor, it is used for an example, or moral pattern. Philippi and Berea were in Macedonia; Athens...
So that ye were ensamples to all that believe in Macedonia and Achaia. Ye were - `Ye became х genesthai ( G1096 )]. Ensamples. So 'Aleph (') A C G g, read. B Delta f, Vulgate, 'ensamp...
Salutation and Thanksgiving 1. Salutation. For Silvanus (Silas) see Acts 15:22 ; Acts 16:20 ; Acts 16:37 ; Acts 16:38 . Timothy was one of St. Paul's most constant companions ( Acts 16:1 ; Ro...
“Your zeal was so great and sincere that you, in your turn, became a model: for even in far-away countries the tale of your conversion is told with wonder.” Ensamples. — Probably the singular shou...
Chapter 3 THE SIGNS OF ELECTION 1 Thessalonians 1:5-8 (R.V.) THE Revised Version renders the οτι, with which ver. 5 begins, "how that," the Authorised Version, "for." In the first case, the Ap...
Imitators and Examples 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 This chapter abounds in thanksgiving; and the Apostle recites the many beautiful and hopeful traits of character and behavior by which the members...
This letter was intended as a message of comfort and instruction to those who were in the midst of persecution. In writing, the apostle associated himself with Silas and Timothy. He commenced by refe...
(4) Knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God. (5) For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men...
So that ye were ensamples to all that believe ,.... They were not only followers of Christ and his apostles, whom they took for examples of faith, holiness, courage, meekness, and patience; but they...
So that ye were ensamples to all that believe in Macedonia and Achaia. Ver. 7. So that ye were ensamples ] Gr. τυποι, types, moulds, patterns of piety, to those that were in Christ long before th...
Ye became followers of us Obedient to our directions, and imitators of our example; and of the Lord also Both in the holiness of your lives, and in the courage and patience with which you endured...
Only in the two epistles to the Thessalonians does Paul include the names of his two co-workers, Silas and Timothy, in his addressing them. Also only in these does he refrain from designating himself...
Evidence of the Apostle's Success. A. D. 51. 6 And ye became followers of us, and of the Lor...
As ye followed our example, and of the Lord, so ye were examples yourselves, and such great examples that influenced all the believers both of Macedonia and Achaia. Your example reached beyond the co...
‘So that you became an example to all who believe in Macedonia and Achaia, for from you has sounded out the word of the Lord, not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but in every place your faith towards G...
CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES 1 Thessalonians 1:6 . Followers of us and of the Lord. —R.V. “imitators.” St. Paul begs his Corinthian readers to imitate him, even as he imitates Christ. The sa...
1 Thessalonians 1:7-10 I. The Thessalonian converts, having received the Gospel so heartily and held it so firmly, and having shown the influence which it exerted over their hearts and lives by th...
1 Thessalonians 1:1 . Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians which is in God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Fat...
1 Thessalonians 1:1 . Paul and Silvanus. The latter is so denominated in other passages of scripture, that being the name by which he was known to the gentiles. 2 Corinthians 1:19 ; 2 Thessaloni...
For our gospel came not unto you in word only - The coming of the gospel and its effects I. The manner in which the gospel should come to a people. 1. In word. (1) In the word written. It...
EXPOSITION CONTENTS .—Paul, after the address and salutation, testifies that he renders constant thanks to God for the Thessalonians, calling to remembrance their faith, love, and hope, being a...
A Recommendation of the Congregation's Attitude.
1 Peter 5:3 ; 1 Thessalonians 1:8 ; 1 Thessalonians 4:10 ; 1 Timothy 4:12 ; 2 Corinthians 1:1 ; 2 Corinthians 11:10 ; 2 Corinthians 11:9 ; 2 Corinthians 9:2 ; Acts 1:13 ; Acts 16:12 ; Acts...
The Model Church 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 INTRODUCTORY WORDS On this earth we may expect to find no church model in all things. Even the Twelve had a traitor, and yet they were nourished and tau...