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1 Thessalonians 1

1 Paul, and Silvanus, and Timothy, unto the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Paul G3972 (Παῦλος) — (little; but remotely from a derivative of , meaning the same); Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • Silvanus G4610 (Σιλουανός) — "silvan"; Silvanus, a Christian
  • Timothy G5095 (Τιμόθεος) — dear to God; Timotheus, a Christian
  • unto the Assembly G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • unto the Assembly G1577 (ἐκκλησία) — a calling out, i.e. (concretely) a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation (Jewish synagogue, or Christian community of members on earth or sain…
  • of the Thessalonians G2331 (Θεσσαλονικεύς) — a Thessalonican, i.e. inhabitant of Thessalonice
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • the Father G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
  • the Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
  • Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
  • Grace G5485 (χάρις) — graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence upon the heart, and it…
  • unto you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • peace G1515 (εἰρήνη) — peace (literally or figuratively); by implication, prosperity
  • from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • our G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • Father G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)

2 We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • We give thanks G2168 (εὐχαριστέω) — to be grateful, i.e. (actively) to express gratitude (towards); specially, to say grace at a meal
  • to God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • to God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • always G3842 (πάντοτε) — every when, i.e. at all times
  • for G4012 (περί) — properly, through (all over), i.e. around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive case denotin…
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • making G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • mention G3417 (μνεία) — recollection; by implication, recital
  • of you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • in G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
  • our G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • prayers G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • prayers G4335 (προσευχή) — prayer (worship); by implication, an oratory (chapel)

3 remembering without ceasing your work of faith and labor of love and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, before our God and Father;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Remembering G3421 (μνημονεύω) — to exercise memory, i.e. recollect; by implication, to punish; also to rehearse
  • without ceasing G89 (ἀδιαλείπτως) — uninterruptedly, i.e. without omission (on an appropriate occasion)
  • your G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • work G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • work G2041 (ἔργον) — toil (as an effort or occupation); by implication, an act
  • of faith G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of faith G4102 (πίστις) — persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon Christ for salva…
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • labour G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • labour G2873 (κόπος) — a cut, i.e. (by analogy) toil (as reducing the strength), literally or figuratively; by implication, pains
  • of love G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of love G26 (ἀγάπη) — love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a love-feast
  • patience G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • patience G5281 (ὑπομονή) — cheerful (or hopeful) endurance, constancy
  • of hope G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of hope G1680 (ἐλπίς) — expectation (abstractly or concretely) or confidence
  • in our G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • Lord G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
  • Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
  • in the sight G1715 (ἔμπροσθεν) — in front of (in place (literally or figuratively) or time)
  • of God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • our G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • Father G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)

4 knowing, brethren beloved of God, your election,

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Knowing G1492 (εἴδω) — used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent and ; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the p…
  • brethren G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
  • beloved G25 (ἀγαπάω) — to love (in a social or moral sense)
  • your G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • election G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • election G1589 (ἐκλογή) — (divine) selection (abstractly or concretely)
  • of G5259 (ὑπό) — under, i.e. (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (underneat…
  • God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very

5 how that our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit, and in much assurance; even as ye know what manner of men we showed ourselves toward you for your sake.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • For G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • our G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • gospel G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • gospel G2098 (εὐαγγέλιον) — a good message, i.e. the gospel
  • came G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • unto G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • word G3056 (λόγος) — something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a computa…
  • only G3440 (μόνον) — merely
  • but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • power G1411 (δύναμις) — force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous power (usually by implication, a miracle itself)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • the Holy G40 (ἅγιος) — sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated)
  • Ghost G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, men…
  • much G4183 (πολύς) — (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
  • assurance G4136 (πληροφορία) — entire confidence
  • as G2531 (καθώς) — just (or inasmuch) as, that
  • ye know G1492 (εἴδω) — used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent and ; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the p…
  • what manner of men G3634 (οἷος) — such or what sort of (as a correlation or exclamation); especially the neuter (adverbially) with negative, not so
  • we were G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
  • among G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • for G1223 (διά) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
  • your sake G4771 (σύ) — thou

6 And ye became imitators of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Spirit;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • ye G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • became G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
  • followers G3402 (μιμητής) — an imitator
  • of us G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • of the Lord G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • received G1209 (δέχομαι) — to receive (in various applications, literally or figuratively)
  • the word G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the word G3056 (λόγος) — something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a computa…
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • much G4183 (πολύς) — (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
  • affliction G2347 (θλῖψις) — pressure (literally or figuratively)
  • with G3326 (μετά) — properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with wh…
  • joy G5479 (χαρά) — cheerfulness, i.e. calm delight
  • of the Holy G40 (ἅγιος) — sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated)
  • Ghost G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, men…

7 so that ye became an ensample to all that believe in Macedonia and in Achaia.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • So that G5620 (ὥστε) — so too, i.e. thus therefore (in various relations of consecution, as follow)
  • ye G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • were G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
  • ensamples G5179 (τύπος) — a die (as struck), i.e. (by implication) a stamp or scar; by analogy, a shape, i.e. a statue, (figuratively) style or resemblance; specially, a sampler ("type…
  • to all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • that G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • believe G4100 (πιστεύω) — to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e. credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's spiritual well-being to Christ)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • Macedonia G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Macedonia G3109 (Μακεδονία) — Macedonia, a region of Greece
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • Achaia G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Achaia G882 (Ἀχαΐα) — Achaia (i.e. Greece), a country of Europe

8 For from you hath sounded forth the word of the Lord, not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but in every place your faith to God-ward is gone forth; so that we need not to speak anything.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • sounded out G1837 (ἐξηχέομαι) — to "echo" forth, i.e. resound (be generally reported)
  • the word G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the word G3056 (λόγος) — something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a computa…
  • the Lord G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • only G3440 (μόνον) — merely
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • Macedonia G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Macedonia G3109 (Μακεδονία) — Macedonia, a region of Greece
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • Achaia G882 (Ἀχαΐα) — Achaia (i.e. Greece), a country of Europe
  • but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • every G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • place G5117 (τόπος) — a spot (generally in space, but limited by occupancy; whereas is a large but particular locality), i.e. location (as a position, home, tract, etc.); figurati…
  • your G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • faith G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • faith G4102 (πίστις) — persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon Christ for salva…
  • to G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
  • God-ward G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • God-ward G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • is spread abroad G1831 (ἐξέρχομαι) — to issue (literally or figuratively)
  • so that G5620 (ὥστε) — so too, i.e. thus therefore (in various relations of consecution, as follow)
  • we G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • need G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
  • not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • to speak G2980 (λαλέω) — to talk, i.e. utter words
  • any thing G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • G5532 (χρεία) — employment, i.e. an affair; also (by implication) occasion, demand, requirement or destitution

9 For they themselves report concerning us what manner of entering in we had unto you; and how ye turned unto God from idols, to serve a living and true God,

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • they G518 (ἀπαγγέλλω) — to announce
  • themselves G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • shew G518 (ἀπαγγέλλω) — to announce
  • of G4012 (περί) — properly, through (all over), i.e. around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive case denotin…
  • us G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • what manner of G3697 (ὁποῖος) — of what kind that, i.e. how (as) great (excellent) (specially, as an indefinite correlative to the definite antecedent of quality)
  • entering in G1529 (εἴσοδος) — an entrance (literally or figuratively)
  • we had G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
  • unto G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • how G4459 (πῶς) — an interrogative particle of manner; in what way? (sometimes the question is indirect, how?); also as exclamation, how much!
  • ye turned G1994 (ἐπιστρέφω) — to revert (literally, figuratively or morally)
  • to G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
  • God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • idols G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • idols G1497 (εἴδωλον) — an image (i.e. for worship); by implication, a heathen god, or (plural) the worship of such
  • to serve G1398 (δουλεύω) — to be a slave to (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary)
  • the living G2198 (ζάω) — to live (literally or figuratively)
  • true G228 (ἀληθινός) — truthful

10 and to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, even Jesus, who delivereth us from the wrath to come.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • to wait for G362 (ἀναμένω) — to await
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • Son G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Son G5207 (υἱός) — a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
  • from G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • heaven G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • heaven G3772 (οὐρανός) — the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel (Christianity)
  • whom G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • he raised G1453 (ἐγείρω) — to waken (transitively or intransitively), i.e. rouse (literally, from sleep, from sitting or lying, from disease, from death; or figuratively, from obscurity…
  • the dead G3498 (νεκρός) — dead (literally or figuratively; also as noun)
  • Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
  • which G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • delivered G4506 (ῥύομαι) — compare ); to rush or draw (for oneself), i.e. rescue
  • us G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • the wrath G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the wrath G3709 (ὀργή) — properly, desire (as a reaching forth or excitement of the mind), i.e. (by analogy), violent passion (ire, or (justifiable) abhorrence); by implication punish…
  • to come G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)