For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that we through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope. Truth to Learn The Old Testament holds many teachings that instruct Christians in how to patiently endure with hope. Behind the Words The words “were...
2 Thessalonians 2:17 – Comfort For Our Walk
comfort your hearts and may He establish you in every good word and work. Truth to Learn Comfort is God’s doing, but walking in faith is up to you. Behind the Words “Comfort” is translated from the Greek verb parakaleō. This word has the same root as the word...
2 Thessalonians 2:16 – Eternal Comfort and Hope
Truth to Learn Our God promises eternal comfort and real hope for Christians. Behind the Words The word “may” is not actually in this verse, but is part of the verb “comfort” in the following verse. In other words, Paul is saying “Now may our Lord Jesus Christ …...
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 5:11 – 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 4:18 – Words of Comfort
Therefore comfort one another with these words. Truth to Learn Knowledge of the rapture should be a comfort to us all. Behind the Words Hōste is the Greek word translated “therefore.” It is composed of hōs, meaning “in this manner” and te, an article of connection, which serves to...
Ephesians 6:22 – A Personal Comforter
whom I sent to you for this very purpose, that you might know our affairs, and that he might comfort your hearts. Truth to Learn The church needs people of comfort and encouragement. Behind the Words “I have sent” is translated from the Greek verb pempō, which means “to...
2 Thessalonians 2:17 – Comfort For Our Walk
comfort your hearts and establish you in every good word and work. Truth to Learn Comfort is God’s doing, but walking in faith is up to you. Behind the Words “Comfort” is translated from the Greek verb parakaleō. This word has the same root as the word translated “consolation” in...
1 Thessalonians 5:14 – Caution, Support, and Patience
Now we exhort you, brethren, warn those who are unruly, comfort the fainthearted, uphold 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.” “Warn”...
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 “who”...