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)