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1 Thessalonians 4

1 Thessalonians 4:10

Living to Please God · 1 Thessalonians 4:1–12
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Translations

Modern
And you are indeed showing this love to all the brothers throughout Macedonia. But we urge you, brothers, to excel more and more
Traditional
And indeed ye do it toward all the brethren which are in all Macedonia: but we beseech you, brethren, that ye increase more and more;
Literal
For also you are doing this to all the brothers, the ones in all Macedonia. But we exhort you, brothers, to abound more,
Latin
Etenim illud facitis in omnes fratres in universa Macedonia. Rogamus autem vos, fratres, ut abundetis magis,

Original

Greek
English
And you are indeed showing this love to all the brothers throughout Macedonia. But we urge you, brothers, to excel more and more

Notes

1 Thessalonians 4:10

The Thessalonian Christians showed love to all Christians in Macedonia, including Philippi and Berea, by providing financial help (see also 1:7–8 and 2 Corinthians 8:1–5).

1 Thessalonians 4:9–5:11

Paul answers questions from the Thessalonians (see 1 Corinthians 7:1), questions about:

1 Thessalonians 4:1–5:22

The second part of the letter discusses Timothy's news about the church and the questions the Christians had for Paul.

Paul addresses:

  • the problem of sexual immorality (4:3–8) before responding to the Thessalonians’ questions about love for other Christians (4:9–12),

  • the fate of Christians who have died (4:13–18), and

  • the timing of "the Day of the Lord" (5:1–11).

Paul offers advice on topics such as leadership and community relations, the relationship with the Lord, and prophecy (5:12–22).

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul)

Places

Macedonia: A region in northern Greece; Paul preached there

Glossary

Biblical Concept of Law First Letter to the Thessalonians Letter to the Galatians Macedonia

Topics

Commandments: Precepts of Paul--Explicitly Stated or Implied in Didactic Epistles