But as for you, brethren, do not grow weary in doing good. Truth to Learn Work hard for God and don’t get discouraged. Behind the Words Adelphos is the word translated “brother.” It literally refers to someone from the same womb, hence, “a brother or sister.” It is used throughout...
2 Thessalonians 3:6 – Judgment With Love
But we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you withdraw from every brother who walks disorderly and not according to the tradition which he received from us. Truth to Learn There are times when Christians are supposed to judge others. Behind the Words The...
1 Thessalonians 5:25 – Humble Prayer Request
Brethren, pray for us. Truth to Learn We all need prayer so that we can bring glory to God. Behind the Words The word “brethren” is translated from adelphos, which is made up of a connective particle, a and a form of the noun delphus, meaning “the womb.” Thus, adelphos...
1 Thessalonians 3:7 – Focusing On Others
therefore, brethren, 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 “Therefore” is from the Greek words dia touto. The word dia denotes the channel...
Romans 16:15 – Family of Saints
Romans 16:15 - Family of Saints Greet Philologus and Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints who are with them. Truth to Learn All Christians are saints and are God’s children. Behind the Words The name “Philologus” means “one who loves to learn.” “Nereus,” by some...
Romans 16:1 – Phoebe the Deaconess
Romans 16:1 - Phoebe the Deaconess I commend to you Phoebe our sister, who is a servant of the church in Cenchrea, Truth to Learn Women who serve in formal positions in a church perform an important service to God and His church. Behind the Words “Commend” is translated from...
Romans 10:1 – Hate Sin, Love Sinners
Romans 10:1 - Hate Sin, Love Sinners Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for Israel is that they may be saved. Truth to Learn Paul loved his lost brothers and prayed for them while he proclaimed the Gospel message to them. Behind the Words The word translated “brethren”...
Romans 8:12 – Indebted to Whom?
Romans 8:12 Therefore, brethren, we are debtors—not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh. Truth to Learn We owe a debt, but not to our sin nature. Behind the Words “Therefore” is translated from the two Greek words, ara oun. The word ara in an inferential conjunction which...
Romans 7:1 – Our Savior, Our Husband
Romans 7:1 Or do you not know, brethren (for I speak to those who know the law), that the law has dominion over a man as long as he lives? Truth to Learn Christians are in a marriage relationship with Jesus Christ. Behind the Words The word translated “brethren” is...