1 Thessalonians 1:8 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ 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. ”

1 Thessalonians 1:8 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

For from you sounded out the word of the Lord - The truths of religion were thus spread abroad. The word rendered “sounded out” - ἐξήχηται exēchētai - refers to the sounding of a trumpet...
1 Thessalonians 1:8 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

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...
1 Thessalonians 1:8 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

sounded out . Greek. execheomai. Only here. Compare Luke 4:37 , and 1 Corinthians 13:1 . also . The texts omit. to God-ward . towards (App-104.) God. is spread abroad . has gone forth. s...
1 Thessalonians 1:8 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

8 For from you sounded forth. Here we have an elegant metaphor, by which he intimates that their faith was so lively, (507) that it did, as it were, by its sound, arouse other nations. For...
1 Thessalonians 1:8 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

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. From you sound...
1 Thessalonians 1:8 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

For from you sounded out the word— It was accounted a great honour for any church, or city, to have the gospel go out from thence. Grotius observes, that many of the Thessalonians were merchants, w...
1 Thessalonians 1:8 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

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. From y...
1 Thessalonians 1:8 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

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...
1 Thessalonians 1:8 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

For. — “For, in fact,” (supporting and exceeding the statement of 1 Thessalonians 1:7 about Greece) “you form the centre from which the doctrine of Christ has rung (not rang ) out like a trumpet...
1 Thessalonians 1:8 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

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...
1 Thessalonians 1:8 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

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...
1 Thessalonians 1:8 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

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...
1 Thessalonians 1:8 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(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...
1 Thessalonians 1:8 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

For from you sounded out the word of the Lord ,.... By which is meant the Gospel, and is so called because it is from the Lord, as the author of it: and it is of the Lord, as the subject of it; and...
1 Thessalonians 1:8 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

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. Ver. 8. Fo...
1 Thessalonians 1:8 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

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...
1 Thessalonians 1:8 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

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...
1 Thessalonians 1:8 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Evidence of the Apostle's Success. A. D. 51. 6 And ye became followers of us, and of the Lor...
1 Thessalonians 1:8 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

OLBGrk; How could they be examples to persons so remote, amongst whom they had no converse? The apostle here resolves it. It was by way of report. Things that are eminent, and done in eminent places...
1 Thessalonians 1:8 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

‘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...
1 Thessalonians 1:8 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

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 1:8 - Sermon Bible Commentary

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 1:8 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

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 1:8 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

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...
1 Thessalonians 1:8 - The Biblical Illustrator

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...
1 Thessalonians 1:8 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

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...
1 Thessalonians 1:8 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

A Recommendation of the Congregation's Attitude.
1 Thessalonians 1:8 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Corinthians 14:36 ; 2 Corinthians 3:4 ; 2 Thessalonians 1:4 ; 2 Thessalonians 3:1 ; 3 John 1:12 ; Exodus 18:9 ; Isaiah 2:3 ; Isaiah 52:7 ; Isaiah 66:19 ; Revelation 14:6 ; Revelation 22:...
1 Thessalonians 1:8 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

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...
1 Thessalonians 1:8 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

For from you the word sounded forth — (Thessalonica being a city of great commerce.) Being echoed, as it were, from you. And your conversion was divulged far beyond Macedonia and Achaia. So that we...

1 Thessalonians 1:8 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

1 Thessalonians 1:8 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

1 Thessalonians 1:8 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

1 Thessalonians 1:8 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

1 Thessalonians 1:8 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

1 Thessalonians 1:8 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

1 Thessalonians 1:8 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

1 Thessalonians 1:8 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

1 Thessalonians 1:8 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

1 Thessalonians 1:8 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

1 Thessalonians 1:8 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

1 Thessalonians 1:8 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

1 Thessalonians 1:8 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

1 Thessalonians 1:8 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

1 Thessalonians 1:8 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

1 Thessalonians 1:8 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Thessalonians 1:8 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

1 Thessalonians 1:8 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

1 Thessalonians 1:8 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

1 Thessalonians 1:8 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

1 Thessalonians 1:8 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

1 Thessalonians 1:8 - Sermon Bible Commentary

1 Thessalonians 1:8 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

1 Thessalonians 1:8 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Thessalonians 1:8 - The Biblical Illustrator

1 Thessalonians 1:8 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

1 Thessalonians 1:8 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

1 Thessalonians 1:8 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Thessalonians 1:8 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

1 Thessalonians 1:8 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes