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 3:2 – Growth and Service
and sent Timothy, our brother and minister and fellow laborer of God in the gospel of Christ, to establish you and encourage you concerning your faith, Truth to Learn Christians are called both to grow in faith and to serve God through faith. Behind the Words The verb “sent”...
1 Thessalonians 2:11 – Father Paul
as you know how we were encouraging, and comforting every one of you, as a father does his own children, Truth to Learn We all need some comfort, encouragement, and challenge. Behind the Words The word “as” is from the Greek word kathaper. This word is made up of...
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...
Ephesians 4:1 – Serve One, Serve All
Therefore, I, the prisoner of the Lord, encourage you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, Truth to Learn We are all called to serve in God’s church. Behind the Words “Prisoner” is from desmios, which is derived from the verb desmeō, meaning “to bind.”...
1 Corinthians 1:10 – No More Divisions
Now I plead with you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. Truth to Learn Christians must...
2 Thessalonians 3:12 – Share the Load
Now those who are such we command and exhort through our Lord Jesus Christ that they work in quietness and eat their own bread. Truth to Learn Everyone in the church needs to carry his or her own weight. Behind the Words The words “who are such” come from the...
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”...