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 closely...
1 Thessalonians 4:10 – Increase Your Love
and indeed you do so toward all the brethren who are in all Macedonia. But we urge you, brethren, that you increase more and more; Truth to Learn We need to greatly increase our love for all Christians. Behind the Words The words “you do” are translated from the Greek...
1 Thessalonians 4:1 – Love Others!
Finally then, brethren, we urge and exhort in the Lord Jesus that you should abound more and more, just as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God; Truth to Learn Being more loving is our responsibility. Behind the Words “Finally” is translated from the...
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...
1 Thessalonians 3:2 – Growth and Service
and sent Timothy, our brother and minister of God, and our fellow laborer 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 exhorted, and comforted, and charged 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 “You know” is translated from the verb eidō, which means “to see with perception.” As...
Ephesians 6:22 – A Personal Comforter
whom I have sent to you for this very purpose, that you may know our affairs, and that he may 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
I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech 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.” Thus,...
Romans 12:1 – Living Sacrifices
Romans 12:1 - Living Sacrifices I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. Truth to Learn We are to turn over ownership of our lives to God. Behind the Words The...