in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Truth to Learn Christians are to be thankful for everything! Behind the Words The word translated “everything” is pas, meaning “all.” It includes the idea of plurality, meaning “all the parts” or “every.”...
1 Thessalonians 5:17 – Pray Unceasingly
pray without ceasing, Truth to Learn Our prayer life is to be a continual part of our walk with God. Behind the Words “Pray” is translated from the Greek verb proseuchomai. This word is made up of pros, meaning “to or toward” and euchomai, which literally means “to speak...
1 Thessalonians 5:16 – Rejoice Always
Rejoice always, Truth to Learn Christians should always be filled with joy. Behind the Words The Greek verb translated “rejoice,” is chairō, which literally means “to be calmly happy, to be glad, or to rejoice.” It is expressed here in the imperative mood, indicating a command. “Always” is from...
1 Thessalonians 5:15 – Do Good, Not Evil
See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good both for one another and for all. Truth to Learn Don’t retaliate when you experience evil. Do good instead. Behind the Words The word translated “renders” is apodidōmi, which is composed of apo,...
1 Thessalonians 5:14 – Caution, Support, and Patience
And we exhort you, brothers, warn those who are unruly, comfort the fainthearted, support the weak, be patient with all. Truth to Learn We all need to patiently work toward peace in the church. Behind the Words The word “exhort” is from parakaleō, meaning “to encourage, challenge, or comfort.”...
1 Thessalonians 5:13 – Respect, Honor, and Peace
and to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. Be at peace among yourselves. Truth to Learn Respect and honor your pastor and be at peace with all your Christian brothers. Behind the Words “Esteem” is translated from hēgeomai, which means “to lead,” that is, “to...
1 Thessalonians 5:12 – Encouragement and Prayer
And we ask you, brothers, to recognize those working hard among you, and leading you in the Lord and admonishing you, Truth to Learn Pastors have a tough job. Encourage and pray for him today. Behind the Words The word translated “we ask” is erōtaō, which literally means “to...
1 Thessalonians 5:11 – Comfort and Build-up
Therefore comfort each other and edify one another, just as you also are doing. Truth to Learn Christians need to comfort and spiritually build-up each other. Behind the Words “Therefore” is translated from the Greek word dio. This word is a combination of dia, meaning “through” and hos, meaning...
1 Thessalonians 5:10 – Eternal, Living Faith
who died for us, that whether we should watch or sleep, we should live together with Him. Truth to Learn Faith in Jesus Christ means living with Him eternally. Behind the Words “Died” is from apothnēskō, which is composed of apo, meaning “from” or “away from,” used as an...
1 Thessalonians 5:9 – Why We Fight!
Because God did not appoint us to wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, Truth to Learn We need to realize what God has given us and fight for Him. Behind the Words “Because” is from hoti, meaning “that” or “because.” It serves to introduce something...