Thematic Bible
1 Thessalonians 2:1 (show verse)
For ye yourselves know, brethren, that our coming among you hath not been in vain;
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1 Thessalonians 2:2 (show verse)
but after we had suffered before and had been shamefully treated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak to you the gospel of God in much conflict.
1 Thessalonians 2:3 (show verse)
For our teaching is not from error, nor from impurity, nor in guile;
1 Thessalonians 2:4 (show verse)
but as we have been regarded by God as worthy to be intrusted with the gospel, so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God, who trieth our hearts.
Agency » In salvation of men
divine Favour » The possession of, characterized as pleasing God » The aim of the true minister
God » The possession of, characterized as pleasing God » The aim of the true minister
God » Pleasing of » The aim of the true minister
Heart » Renewed » Tested
Ministers » Should not be » Men-pleasers
Ministers » Entrusted with the gospel
Pleasing God » The aim of the true minister
Simplicity » Should be exhibited » In preaching the gospel
Sincerity » Should characterize » The preaching of the gospel
Stewardship » Truths to be remembered in relation to » Of the gospel
divine Favour » The possession of, characterized as pleasing God » The aim of the true minister
God » The possession of, characterized as pleasing God » The aim of the true minister
God » Pleasing of » The aim of the true minister
Heart » Renewed » Tested
Ministers » Should not be » Men-pleasers
Ministers » Entrusted with the gospel
Pleasing God » The aim of the true minister
Simplicity » Should be exhibited » In preaching the gospel
Sincerity » Should characterize » The preaching of the gospel
Stewardship » Truths to be remembered in relation to » Of the gospel
1 Thessalonians 2:5 (show verse)
For neither at any time did we use flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloak of covetousness, God is witness;
Cloak » Figurative
Dress » Clothing » Figurative
Evil » Words evil words of men » Flattering
Flattery » Ministers should not use
Ministers » Should preach » Without deceitfulness
Oaths » Expressions used as » God is witness
Simplicity » Should be exhibited » In preaching the gospel
Sincerity » Should characterize » The preaching of the gospel
Words » Evil » Flattering
Dress » Clothing » Figurative
Evil » Words evil words of men » Flattering
Flattery » Ministers should not use
Ministers » Should preach » Without deceitfulness
Oaths » Expressions used as » God is witness
Simplicity » Should be exhibited » In preaching the gospel
Sincerity » Should characterize » The preaching of the gospel
Words » Evil » Flattering
1 Thessalonians 2:6 (show verse)
nor from men sought we glory, either from you, or from others; though we might have used authority as apostles of Christ.
1 Thessalonians 2:7 (show verse)
But we were gentle in the midst of you, even as a nurse cherisheth her own children;
1 Thessalonians 2:8 (show verse)
so having a strong affection for you, we were willing to impart to you, not only the gospel of God, but also our own souls, because ye became dear to us.
Affections » Should be set upon the people of God
Affections » Should be set » Upon the people of God
Children » Fondness and care of mothers for
Christian ministers » Love of, for the ekklesia (the body of Christ), exemplified by paul
Church » Light » Love for
Gospel » Called » Gospel of God
The gospel » Is called the » Gospel of God
Love » For Christ » For the church
Ministers » Should be » Affectionate to their people
Ministers » Should preach » With zeal
religious Work » Serving men » Willingness, an essential element in
Affections » Should be set » Upon the people of God
Children » Fondness and care of mothers for
Christian ministers » Love of, for the ekklesia (the body of Christ), exemplified by paul
Church » Light » Love for
Gospel » Called » Gospel of God
The gospel » Is called the » Gospel of God
Love » For Christ » For the church
Ministers » Should be » Affectionate to their people
Ministers » Should preach » With zeal
religious Work » Serving men » Willingness, an essential element in
1 Thessalonians 2:9 (show verse)
For ye remember, brethren, our labor and toil, how laboring night and day, that we might not be burdensome to any of you, we preached to you the gospel of God.
Arts and crafts » Names of various » Tentmaking
Diligence » Exemplified » Paul
Diligence » Figurative » Paul
Industry » Requisite to supply » Our own wants
Leaders » Support of » Self-support as practised by paul
Ministers » Should preach » Without charge, if possible
Paul » Characteristics of » Industry
Paul » His independence of character
Paul's » Voyage to rome - with luke, aristarchus, and others ac 27-28 » Self-support
Religious » Support of » Self-support as practised by paul
Diligence » Exemplified » Paul
Diligence » Figurative » Paul
Industry » Requisite to supply » Our own wants
Leaders » Support of » Self-support as practised by paul
Ministers » Should preach » Without charge, if possible
Paul » Characteristics of » Industry
Paul » His independence of character
Paul's » Voyage to rome - with luke, aristarchus, and others ac 27-28 » Self-support
Religious » Support of » Self-support as practised by paul
1 Thessalonians 2:10 (show verse)
Ye are witnesses, and so is God, how holily, and righteously, and unblamably we conducted ourselves toward you that believe;
1 Thessalonians 2:11 (show verse)
as ye know how we exhorted, and encouraged, and charged every one of you, as a father doth his children,
1 Thessalonians 2:12 (show verse)
that ye should walk in a manner worthy of God, who is calling you to his own kingdom and glory.
1 Thessalonians 2:13 (show verse)
And for this cause we also thank God without ceasing, that, when ye received the word of God which ye heard from us, ye received it not as the word of men, but, as it is in truth, the word of God, which also is powerfully working in you that believe.
Faith » The gospel effectual in those who have
Gospel » Called » The word of God
The gospel » Is called the » The word of God
Spiritual receptivity » General references to
The scriptures » Should be » Received, not as the word of men, but as the word of God
The scriptures » Work effectually in them that believe
Spiritual » Receptivity » General references to
Thankfulness » Should be offered » For the reception and effectual working of the word of God in others
Thanksgiving » Should be offered » For the reception and effectual working of the word of God in others
The bible » Purpose » The standard of faith and duty
The word of God » Who the word of God works in
Word » Standard of truth » The standard of faith and duty
Gospel » Called » The word of God
The gospel » Is called the » The word of God
Spiritual receptivity » General references to
The scriptures » Should be » Received, not as the word of men, but as the word of God
The scriptures » Work effectually in them that believe
Spiritual » Receptivity » General references to
Thankfulness » Should be offered » For the reception and effectual working of the word of God in others
Thanksgiving » Should be offered » For the reception and effectual working of the word of God in others
The bible » Purpose » The standard of faith and duty
The word of God » Who the word of God works in
Word » Standard of truth » The standard of faith and duty
1 Thessalonians 2:14 (show verse)
For ye, brethren, became imitators of the churches of God which are in Judaea in Christ Jesus; for ye also suffered the same things from your own countrymen, as they have from the Jews;
1 Thessalonians 2:15 (show verse)
who both killed the Lord Jesus, and the prophets, and drove us out, and please not God, and set themselves against all men,
Bigotry » Instances of » In persecutions
Church » The wicked persecute
The church » The wicked persecute
Jews, the » Unbelieving, persecuted the Christians
Jews, the » Christ » Murdered by
Martyrdom » Instances of » The prophets
Murder » Exemplified
Persecution » Spirit of--exemplified
Prophets » Martyrs
Church » The wicked persecute
The church » The wicked persecute
Jews, the » Unbelieving, persecuted the Christians
Jews, the » Christ » Murdered by
Martyrdom » Instances of » The prophets
Murder » Exemplified
Persecution » Spirit of--exemplified
Prophets » Martyrs
1 Thessalonians 2:16 (show verse)
hindering us from speaking to the gentiles that they may be saved,to fill up their sins always! But the wrath is come upon them to the end.
1 Thessalonians 2:17 (show verse)
But we, brethren, having been bereaved of you for a short time, separated in body, not in heart, used the greater endeavors with much earnestness to see your face.
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1 Thessalonians 2:18 (show verse)
Wherefore we purposed to come to you, that is, I Paul, once and again; but Satan hindered us.
Adversary » Power of » Instigating men to sin
Satan » Vanquished promises of ultimate triumph » Instigating men to sin
Satan's » Work » Instigating men to sin
Serpent » Power of » Instigating men to sin
Tempter » Power of » Instigating men to sin
The Devil » Opposes God's work
satan's Work » Instigating men to sin
Satan » Vanquished promises of ultimate triumph » Instigating men to sin
Satan's » Work » Instigating men to sin
Serpent » Power of » Instigating men to sin
Tempter » Power of » Instigating men to sin
The Devil » Opposes God's work
satan's Work » Instigating men to sin
1 Thessalonians 2:19 (show verse)
For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of glorying? Is it not even ye, in the presence of our Lord Jesus at his coming?
1 Thessalonians 2:20 (show verse)
For ye are our glory and joy.