Thematic Bible
1 Thessalonians 2:1 (show verse)
For ye yourselves know, brethren, our entrance to you, that it was not in vain:
No Themes for this verse.
1 Thessalonians 2:2 (show verse)
But also having suffered before, and having been injured, as ye know, among the Philippians, we acted freely in our God to speak to you the good news of God with much contest.
1 Thessalonians 2:3 (show verse)
For our entreaty nor from error, nor from uncleanness, nor in deceit:
1 Thessalonians 2:4 (show verse)
But as we have been tried by God to be entrusted with the good news, so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, trying our hearts:
Agency » In salvation of men
divine Favour » The possession of, characterized as pleasing God » The aim of the true minister
God » The possession of, characterized as pleasing God » The aim of the true minister
God » Pleasing of » The aim of the true minister
Heart » Renewed » Tested
Ministers » Should not be » Men-pleasers
Ministers » Entrusted with the gospel
Pleasing God » The aim of the true minister
Simplicity » Should be exhibited » In preaching the gospel
Sincerity » Should characterize » The preaching of the gospel
Stewardship » Truths to be remembered in relation to » Of the gospel
divine Favour » The possession of, characterized as pleasing God » The aim of the true minister
God » The possession of, characterized as pleasing God » The aim of the true minister
God » Pleasing of » The aim of the true minister
Heart » Renewed » Tested
Ministers » Should not be » Men-pleasers
Ministers » Entrusted with the gospel
Pleasing God » The aim of the true minister
Simplicity » Should be exhibited » In preaching the gospel
Sincerity » Should characterize » The preaching of the gospel
Stewardship » Truths to be remembered in relation to » Of the gospel
1 Thessalonians 2:5 (show verse)
For neither once in word were we flatterers, as ye know, neither in a pretext of covetousness; God the witness:
Cloak » Figurative
Dress » Clothing » Figurative
Evil » Words evil words of men » Flattering
Flattery » Ministers should not use
Ministers » Should preach » Without deceitfulness
Oaths » Expressions used as » God is witness
Simplicity » Should be exhibited » In preaching the gospel
Sincerity » Should characterize » The preaching of the gospel
Words » Evil » Flattering
Dress » Clothing » Figurative
Evil » Words evil words of men » Flattering
Flattery » Ministers should not use
Ministers » Should preach » Without deceitfulness
Oaths » Expressions used as » God is witness
Simplicity » Should be exhibited » In preaching the gospel
Sincerity » Should characterize » The preaching of the gospel
Words » Evil » Flattering
1 Thessalonians 2:6 (show verse)
Neither seeking glory of men, nor of you, nor of others, being able to be in weight, as the sent of Christ.
1 Thessalonians 2:7 (show verse)
But we were gentle in the midst of you, as a nurse should cherish her children:
1 Thessalonians 2:8 (show verse)
So longing for you, we are contented to impart to you, not only the good news of God, but also our own souls, because ye are dearly beloved to us.
Affections » Should be set upon the people of God
Affections » Should be set » Upon the people of God
Children » Fondness and care of mothers for
Christian ministers » Love of, for the ekklesia (the body of Christ), exemplified by paul
Church » Light » Love for
Gospel » Called » Gospel of God
The gospel » Is called the » Gospel of God
Love » For Christ » For the church
Ministers » Should be » Affectionate to their people
Ministers » Should preach » With zeal
religious Work » Serving men » Willingness, an essential element in
Affections » Should be set » Upon the people of God
Children » Fondness and care of mothers for
Christian ministers » Love of, for the ekklesia (the body of Christ), exemplified by paul
Church » Light » Love for
Gospel » Called » Gospel of God
The gospel » Is called the » Gospel of God
Love » For Christ » For the church
Ministers » Should be » Affectionate to their people
Ministers » Should preach » With zeal
religious Work » Serving men » Willingness, an essential element in
1 Thessalonians 2:9 (show verse)
For ye remember, brethren, our fatigue and toil: for also working night and day, not to overload any of you, we proclaimed to you the good news of God.
Arts and crafts » Names of various » Tentmaking
Diligence » Exemplified » Paul
Diligence » Figurative » Paul
Industry » Requisite to supply » Our own wants
Leaders » Support of » Self-support as practised by paul
Ministers » Should preach » Without charge, if possible
Paul » Characteristics of » Industry
Paul » His independence of character
Paul's » Voyage to rome - with luke, aristarchus, and others ac 27-28 » Self-support
Religious » Support of » Self-support as practised by paul
Diligence » Exemplified » Paul
Diligence » Figurative » Paul
Industry » Requisite to supply » Our own wants
Leaders » Support of » Self-support as practised by paul
Ministers » Should preach » Without charge, if possible
Paul » Characteristics of » Industry
Paul » His independence of character
Paul's » Voyage to rome - with luke, aristarchus, and others ac 27-28 » Self-support
Religious » Support of » Self-support as practised by paul
1 Thessalonians 2:10 (show verse)
Ye witnesses, and God, how holily and justly and unblamably we were to you the believing:
1 Thessalonians 2:11 (show verse)
As ye know how each one of you, as a father his children, comforting and encouraging, and testifying,
1 Thessalonians 2:12 (show verse)
For you to walk worthy of God, calling you into his kingdom and glory.
1 Thessalonians 2:13 (show verse)
For this also we return thanks to God continually, that, having received the word of God from our report, ye received not the word of man, but as it is truly, the word of God, which is also energetic in you the believing.
Faith » The gospel effectual in those who have
Gospel » Called » The word of God
The gospel » Is called the » The word of God
Spiritual receptivity » General references to
The scriptures » Should be » Received, not as the word of men, but as the word of God
The scriptures » Work effectually in them that believe
Spiritual » Receptivity » General references to
Thankfulness » Should be offered » For the reception and effectual working of the word of God in others
Thanksgiving » Should be offered » For the reception and effectual working of the word of God in others
The bible » Purpose » The standard of faith and duty
The word of God » Who the word of God works in
Word » Standard of truth » The standard of faith and duty
Gospel » Called » The word of God
The gospel » Is called the » The word of God
Spiritual receptivity » General references to
The scriptures » Should be » Received, not as the word of men, but as the word of God
The scriptures » Work effectually in them that believe
Spiritual » Receptivity » General references to
Thankfulness » Should be offered » For the reception and effectual working of the word of God in others
Thanksgiving » Should be offered » For the reception and effectual working of the word of God in others
The bible » Purpose » The standard of faith and duty
The word of God » Who the word of God works in
Word » Standard of truth » The standard of faith and duty
1 Thessalonians 2:14 (show verse)
For ye, brethren, were imitators of the churches of God being in Judea in Christ Jesus: for ye also suffered the same things by your own race, as they also by the Jews:
1 Thessalonians 2:15 (show verse)
They also having slain the Lord Jesus, and their own prophets, and having driven you out; and not pleasing God, and opposite to all men;
Bigotry » Instances of » In persecutions
Church » The wicked persecute
The church » The wicked persecute
Jews, the » Unbelieving, persecuted the Christians
Jews, the » Christ » Murdered by
Martyrdom » Instances of » The prophets
Murder » Exemplified
Persecution » Spirit of--exemplified
Prophets » Martyrs
Church » The wicked persecute
The church » The wicked persecute
Jews, the » Unbelieving, persecuted the Christians
Jews, the » Christ » Murdered by
Martyrdom » Instances of » The prophets
Murder » Exemplified
Persecution » Spirit of--exemplified
Prophets » Martyrs
1 Thessalonians 2:16 (show verse)
Hindering us from speaking to the nations that they might be saved, to fill up their sins always: and the wrath of God has come before upon them even to the end.
1 Thessalonians 2:17 (show verse)
And we, brethren, having been separated from you for a due measure of time, in face, not in heart, we were the more excessively zealous to see your face with much eager desire.
No Themes for this verse.
1 Thessalonians 2:18 (show verse)
Wherefore we would have come to you, I Paul, truly also once and twice; and the adversary hindered us.
Adversary » Power of » Instigating men to sin
Satan » Vanquished promises of ultimate triumph » Instigating men to sin
Satan's » Work » Instigating men to sin
Serpent » Power of » Instigating men to sin
Tempter » Power of » Instigating men to sin
The Devil » Opposes God's work
satan's Work » Instigating men to sin
Satan » Vanquished promises of ultimate triumph » Instigating men to sin
Satan's » Work » Instigating men to sin
Serpent » Power of » Instigating men to sin
Tempter » Power of » Instigating men to sin
The Devil » Opposes God's work
satan's Work » Instigating men to sin
1 Thessalonians 2:19 (show verse)
For what our hope, or joy, or crown of boasting? Are not also ye before our Lord Jesus Christ in his arrival?
1 Thessalonians 2:20 (show verse)
For ye are our glory and joy.