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1 Thessalonians 2

1 Thessalonians 2:13

Paul’s Ministry · 1 Thessalonians 2:1–16
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Translations

Modern
And we continually thank God because, when you received the word of God that you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as it truly is, the word of God, which is also now at work in you who believe.
Traditional
For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe.
Literal
And because of this, we also give thanks to God unceasingly that, having received the word of God, hearing from us, you accepted, not the word of men, but just as truly it is, the word of God, which also works in you, those believing.
Latin
Ideo et nos gratias agimus Deo sine intermissione: quoniam cum accepissetis a nobis verbum auditus Dei, accepistis illud, non ut verbum hominum, sed (sicut est vere) verbum Dei, qui operatur in vobis, qui credidistis:

Original

Greek
English
And we continually thank God because, when you received the word of God that you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as it truly is, the word of God, which is also now at work in you who believe.

Notes

1 Thessalonians 2:13

Paul thanks the Thessalonians again (see 1:2; 3:9). This was because they accepted the apostles' message as more than human ideas. They understood it was the word of God (1:5; 2 Thes 2:14; 2 Cor 5:20).

1 Thessalonians 2:1–3:13

The letter begins by discussing the character of Paul and his associates, as well as how the Thessalonians accepted the good news (2:1–12; 13–16).

It emphasizes Paul’s genuine care for the church, mentioning:

  • his efforts to visit them again (2:17–20), and

  • his choice to send Timothy when he could not go himself (3:1–5).

It concludes with the apostle Paul’s happiness about Timothy’s positive report and his prayers to return to the church (3:6–9; 10–13). This detailed defense addresses criticisms of Paul’s sudden departure and long absence.

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