so that He may establish your hearts blameless in holiness before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all His saints. Truth to Learn God will declare all genuine Christians to be blameless. Behind the Words “Establish” is translated from stēridzō, which is...
1 Thessalonians 3:12 – Growing, Overflowing Love
And may the Lord make you to increase and abound in love unto one another and unto all, just as we do unto you, Truth to Learn All Christians need to grow in our love for others. Behind the Words Kurios is the Greek word translated “Lord.” It is...
1 Thessalonians 3:11 – Our Constant Guide
Now may our God and Father Himself, and Jesus our Lord, direct our way unto you. Truth to Learn God is involved in the details of the life of every Christian. Behind the Words The word “now” is from the particle de, which can be used to indicate a...
1 Thessalonians 3:10 – Improve Your Prayer Life
night and day praying exceedingly that we may see your face and complete what is lacking in your faith? Truth to Learn All Christians should work on improving their prayer lives. We need to thank God more and pray more for others. Behind the Words “Praying” is translated from...
1 Thessalonians 3:9 – Thanks To God
For what thanks can we render to God for you, for all the joy with which we rejoice for your sake before our God, Truth to Learn It’s important to give thanks to God for His fruit. Behind the Words “Thanks” is from the Greek word eucharistia, which is...
1 Thessalonians 3:8 – Stand Firm!
For now we live, if you stand fast in the Lord. Truth to Learn Christians must learn to stand firm in the midst of battle. Behind the Words The word translated “now” is nun, meaning “the present time.” “Live” is from the Greek verb dzaō, meaning “to live” or...
1 Thessalonians 3:7 – Focusing On Others
because of this, brothers, in all our affliction and distress we were comforted concerning you by your faith. Truth to Learn Paul was concerned about how his own persecution was affecting the faith of others. Behind the Words “Because of this” is from the Greek words dia touto. The...
1 Thessalonians 3:6 – Fond Memories
And now that Timothy has come to us from you, and has brought us good news of your faith and love, and that you always have good remembrance of us, greatly desiring to see us, as we also to see you— Truth to Learn Remember those who have helped you...
1 Thessalonians 3:5 – Faith Strengthening Trials
For this reason, when I could no longer endure it, I sent to know your faith, lest by some means the tempter had tempted you, and our labor might be in vain. Truth to Learn Trials and temptations can be good for us. Behind the Words “No longer” is...
1 Thessalonians 3:4 – Faithfully Suffering Servants
For, in fact, we told you before when we were with you that we would suffer tribulation, and so it came to pass, as you know. Truth to Learn Effective ministers of God will suffer opposition and trouble. Behind the Words The words “we told … before” are translated...