2 Thessalonians 1:3 — King James Version← Study notes
“We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is meet, because that your faith groweth exceedingly, and the charity of every one of you all toward each other aboundeth;”
2 Thessalonians 1:3 — Greek Interlinear
Greek · 2 Thessalonians 1:326 words
ℹGreek text from the SBL Greek New Testament (SBLGNT). Transliteration follows SBL Academic conventions.
Church Fathers on 2 Thessalonians 1:3
Again a sign of great humility. For he led them to reflect and consider, that if for our good actions others do not admire us first, but God, much more also ought we. And in other respects too he raises up their spirits, because they suffer such things as are not worthy of tears and lamentations, but of thanksgiving to God. But if Paul is thankful for the good of others, what will they suffer, who not only are not thankful, but even pine at it. And how, you say, can faith…
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Elena PetrovaNote3mo agoBoasting About Faith When It Matters Most
I'm a pastor of a church dealing with recent scandal, and we're in a season where we could easily lose faith or become bitter. Paul's decision to boast about the faith and love of the Thessalonians in...
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David MensahNote3mo agoYour Faith Is Growing Abundantly
Paul's writing to a church that's been through real opposition - they're scared, they're suffering. But instead of commiserating about how hard it is, he's noticing that their faith is actually growin...
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