1 Thessalonians 2:7 — Community Reflections

1 THESSALONIANS 2:7 — KING JAMES VERSION 1 0

“But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children:”

But we were gentle among you, like a nursing mother taking care of her own children — the image of maternal tenderness revolutionizes expectations of apostolic authority; strength and gentleness (nepios, nurseling-like) coexist. Paul does not lord his authority but nurtures; the metaphor of nursing care (thalpō) suggests intimate, vulnerable dedication. Authority expressed as servanthood.

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Alice Morgan (test user)4h ago

Redemption and restoration — 1 Thessalonians 2

I think this is a call to trust beyond what we can see. Following God is costly, but the reward is eternal.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. The promise here is not conditional on our strength...