1 Thessalonians 3:11

Translations

Modern

Now may our God and Father Himself, and our Lord Jesus, direct our way to you.

Traditional

Now God himself and our Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ, direct our way unto you.

Literal

Now may our God and Father Himself, and our Lord Jesus, direct our way to you.

Latin

Ipse autem Deus, et Pater noster, et Dominus noster Jesus Christus, dirigat viam nostram ad vos.

Original

Greek

English

Now may our God and Father Himself, and our Lord Jesus, direct our way to you.

Notes

1 Thessalonians 3:11

Paul prays to return to Thessalonica soon (3:10). He addresses both the Father and the Lord Jesus, which implies that Jesus is divine.

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.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul)

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1 Thessalonians 3:13
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People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

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First Letter to the Thessalonians

Topics

Blessing: Temporal, Prayer For Christ is God: As the Source of Grace, Equally with the Father God: Fatherhood of Jesus, the Christ: Unclassified Scriptures Relating to the Divinity of

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