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I Tessalonicenses, 3

1. dio mhketi stegonteV eudokhsamen kataleifqhnai en aqhnaiV monoi

1. propter quod non sustinentes amplius placuit nobis remanere Athenis solis

2. kai epemyamen timoqeon ton adelfon hmwn kai diakonon tou qeou kai sunergon hmwn en tw euaggeliw tou cristou eiV to sthrixai umaV kai parakalesai umaV peri thV pistewV umwn

2. et misimus Timotheum fratrem nostrum et ministrum Dei in evangelio Christi ad confirmandos vos et exhortandos pro fide vestra

3. tw mhdena sainesqai en taiV qliyesin tautaiV autoi gar oidate oti eiV touto keimeqa

3. ut nemo moveatur in tribulationibus istis ipsi enim scitis quod in hoc positi sumus

4. kai gar ote proV umaV hmen proelegomen umin oti mellomen qlibesqai kaqwV kai egeneto kai oidate

4. nam et cum apud vos essemus prædicebamus vobis passuros nos tribulationes sicut et factum est et scitis

5. dia touto kagw mhketi stegwn epemya eiV to gnwnai thn pistin umwn mhpwV epeirasen umaV o peirazwn kai eiV kenon genhtai o kopoV hmwn

5. propterea et ego amplius non sustinens misi ad cognoscendam fidem vestram ne forte temptaverit vos is qui temptat et inanis fiat labor noster

6. arti de elqontoV timoqeou proV hmaV af umwn kai euaggelisamenou hmin thn pistin kai thn agaphn umwn kai oti ecete mneian hmwn agaqhn pantote epipoqounteV hmaV idein kaqaper kai hmeiV umaV

6. nunc autem veniente Timotheo ad nos a vobis et adnuntiante nobis fidem et caritatem vestram et quia memoriam nostri habetis bonam semper desiderantes nos videre sicut nos quoque vos

7. dia touto pareklhqhmen adelfoi ef umin epi pash th qliyei kai anagkh hmwn dia thV umwn pistewV

7. ideo consolati sumus fratres in vobis in omni necessitate et tribulatione nostra per vestram fidem

8. oti nun zwmen ean umeiV sthkhte en kuriw

8. quoniam nunc vivimus si vos statis in Domino

9. tina gar eucaristian dunameqa tw qew antapodounai peri umwn epi pash th cara h cairomen di umaV emprosqen tou qeou hmwn

9. quam enim gratiarum actionem possumus Deo retribuere pro vobis in omni gaudio quo gaudemus propter vos ante Deum nostrum

10. nuktoV kai hmeraV uper ekperissou deomenoi eiV to idein umwn to proswpon kai katartisai ta usterhmata thV pistewV umwn

10. nocte et die abundantius orantes ut videamus faciem vestram et conpleamus ea quæ desunt fidei vestræ

11. autoV de o qeoV kai pathr hmwn kai o kurioV hmwn ihsouV cristoV kateuqunai thn odon hmwn proV umaV

11. ipse autem Deus et Pater noster et Dominus Jesus dirigat viam nostram ad vos

12. umaV de o kurioV pleonasai kai perisseusai th agaph eiV allhlouV kai eiV pantaV kaqaper kai hmeiV eiV umaV

12. vos autem Dominus multiplicet et abundare faciat caritatem in invicem et in omnes quemadmodum et nos in vobis

13. eiV to sthrixai umwn taV kardiaV amemptouV en agiwsunh emprosqen tou qeou kai patroV hmwn en th parousia tou kuriou hmwn ihsou cristou meta pantwn twn agiwn autou

13. ad confirmanda corda vestra sine querella in sanctitate ante Deum et Patrem nostrum in adventu Domini nostri Jesu cum omnibus sanctis ejus amen



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Footnotes:

3:1-3 - Paul, concerned for the Thessalonians, sends Timothy to strengthen them in their faith so they won't lose heart when they face trials. Strengthening one's faith is crucial for persevering in the face of difficulties (see also 2 Corinthians 1:6 and Ephesians 6:10-13).

3:6-7 - Timothy returns with good news about the Thessalonians' faith, bringing joy to Paul. The church's spiritual growth is a source of great joy and gratitude for the leaders (see also Philippians 1:3-5 and 3 John 1:4).

3:10-12 - Paul prays that God would complete what was lacking in the Thessalonians' faith, asking that their love would increase and their Christian life would be established. Prayer for the building up of the body of Christ is fundamental to continued spiritual growth (see also Ephesians 1:17-19 and Colossians 1:9-11).

03:13 - Paul asks God to establish the Thessalonians blameless in holiness, prepared for the coming of Christ. Holiness is preparation to meet the Lord (see also Philippians 3:20-21 and 1 John 3:2-3).

Verses related to I Tessalonicenses, 3:

1 Thessalonians chapter 3 reveals Paul's concern for the church. How does the apostle demonstrate his pastoral care? This affectionate text describes Timothy's sending to strengthen and encourage the Thessalonians in the midst of their trials. Paul expresses his joy at receiving good news about the faith and love of the church. The chapter emphasizes themes such as perseverance in faith, the importance of mutual encouragement, and the desire for spiritual growth. Consider with us five biblical passages that elucidate the principles of pastoral care in this uplifting chapter.

Acts 17:14-15: "The brothers immediately sent Paul to the coast, but Silas and Timothy remained in Berea. The men who accompanied Paul took him to Athens and returned with instructions for Silas and Timothy to join him as quickly as possible." - This passage provides the historical context for the sending of Timothy mentioned in 1 Thessalonians 3:1-2.

Romans 1:11-12: "I long to see you, in order to share with you some spiritual gift to strengthen you, that is, so that you and I may be mutually encouraged by faith." - Paul expresses a similar desire to see the Thessalonians in 1 Thessalonians 3:10.

Philippians 1:27: "But above all, live in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or just hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, striving with one accord for the faith. evangelical" - This verse echoes Paul's desire for the Thessalonians to remain steadfast in the faith, as expressed in 1 Thessalonians 3:8.

2 Corinthians 1:4: "Who comforts us in all our troubles, so that with the comfort we receive from God, we can comfort those who are in trouble." - This verse reflects Paul's desire to comfort and strengthen the Thessalonians in their tribulations, as mentioned in 1 Thessalonians 3:2-3.

Colossians 2:5: "For although I am absent physically, I am present with you in spirit, and I rejoice to see how ordered you are and how firm your faith in Christ is." - Paul expresses a similar sentiment in 1 Thessalonians 3:6-7, rejoicing in the good news about the faith of the Thessalonians.

FAQ:

Who did Paul send to strengthen the Thessalonians?

Paul sent Timothy to encourage them in their faith and to keep them from being shaken by their afflictions. (1 Thessalonians 3:2-3)

What was Paul's reaction to Timothy's report?

He rejoiced when he heard about the steadfastness of their faith and love, and he was encouraged. (1 Thessalonians 3:6-7)

What did Paul pray for the Thessalonians?

He prayed that God would strengthen their hearts and make them blameless in holiness. (1 Thessalonians 3:12-13)

How did Paul demonstrate his concern for the faith of the Thessalonians?

He feared that the tempter had led them astray, making their work in vain. (1 Thessalonians 3:5)

What did Paul want for the Thessalonians?

That they might grow in love and be blameless in holiness before God. (1 Thessalonians 3:12-13)


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