in flaming fire taking vengeance on those who do not know God, and on those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. Truth to Learn God will judge unbelievers, so we don’t need to. Behind the Words “Flaming” is translated from the Greek word phlox, which...
2 Thessalonians 1:7 – Eternal Rest
and to give you who are troubled rest with us when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels, Truth to Learn Christians may be suffering now, but we will have eternal rest. Behind the Words The word “give” is not in the Greek text, but has...
2 Thessalonians 1:6 – Righteous Judgment
since it is a righteous thing with God to repay with tribulation those who trouble you, Truth to Learn God will “pay back” those who cause Christians to suffer. Behind the Words The word “since” is translated from eiper. This Greek word is made up of ei, which is a...
2 Thessalonians 1:5 – A Kingdom Viewpoint
which is manifest evidence of the righteous judgment of God, that you may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you also suffer; Truth to Learn Christians know God’s merciful judgment and can keep God’s kingdom in view when we suffer persecution and tribulation. Behind the Words...
2 Thessalonians 1:4 – Faithful Endurance
so that we ourselves boast of you among the churches of God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and tribulations that you endure, Truth to Learn Our growth comes from enduring difficult circumstances. Behind the Words Kauchomai is the Greek verb translated “boast.” This word may be...
2 Thessalonians 1:3 – Growing Difficulties
We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is fitting, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of every one of you all abounds toward each other, Truth to Learn Difficult times help our faith to grow. Behind the Words The words “we are bound”...
2 Thessalonians 1:2 – Grace and Peace
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Truth to Learn People who know God’s grace can experience peace with Him. Behind the Words “Grace” is translated from the Greek noun charis, which is from the verb chairō, meaning “to rejoice.” Charis means “that...
2 Thessalonians 1:1 – Jesus’ Church
Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Truth to Learn All Christians are members of the church of Jesus Christ. Behind the Words “Church” is translated from the Greek word ekklēsia, which is made up of ek, meaning...
1 Thessalonians 5:28 – Our Lord and Master
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen. Truth to Learn Jesus Christ is our gracious Lord and Master. He owns us. Behind the Words “Grace” is translated from the Greek noun charis, which is from the verb chairō, meaning “to rejoice.” Therefore, we see that charis...
1 Thessalonians 5:27 – Read God’s Letters
I charge you by the Lord that this epistle be read to all the holy brethren. Truth to Learn Reading God’s Word is essential for all Christians. Behind the Words The Greek word translated “charge” is horkidzō, which is based on horkos, meaning “a solemn oath.” The verb horkidzō means...
1 Thessalonians 5:26 – A Holy Kiss?
Greet all the brethren with a holy kiss. Truth to Learn The early church employed a kiss as a customary greeting. Behind the Words “Greet” is from aspadzomai, meaning “to enfold in the arms” or as we would say, “to hug.” But, it can also mean “to salute,” “to welcome,”...
1 Thessalonians 5:25 – Humble Prayer Request
Brethren, pray for us. Truth to Learn We all need prayer so that we can bring glory to God. Behind the Words The word “brethren” is translated from adelphos, which is made up of a connective particle, a and a form of the noun delphus, meaning “the womb.” Thus, adelphos...
1 Thessalonians 5:24 – The Promise Keeper
He who calls you is faithful, who also will do it. Truth to Learn God will keep His promise regarding your salvation. Behind the Words “He who calls” is translated from ho kalōn. The word ho is the third person singular personal pronoun (he) and kalōn is the present participle...
1 Thessalonians 5:23 – Sanctification and Preservation
Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Truth to Learn God is the one who makes us holy and keeps us to the end. Behind the Words “Completely”...
1 Thessalonians 5:22 – Avoid All Evil
Abstain from every form of evil. Truth to Learn Live life in God’s presence and in obedience to Him. Behind the Words “Abstain” is translated from the Greek verb apechomai, which is made up of apo, meaning “from” or “away from” and a form of echō, meaning “to have” or...
1 Thessalonians 5:21 – Find Good and Hold On
Test all things; hold fast what is good. Truth to Learn We are to look for good and hold on to it when we find it. Behind the Words Dokimadzō is the Greek verb translated “test” in today’s verse. This Greek word means “to test something to determine its worth.”...