1 For yourselves know, brethren, our entrance in unto you, that it was not in vain:
2 But having suffered many things before, and been shamefully treated (as you know) at Philippi, we had confidence in our God, to speak unto you the gospel of God in much carefulness.
3 For our exhortation was not of error, nor of uncleanness, nor in deceit:
4 But as we were approved by God that the gospel should be committed to us: even so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God, who proveth our hearts.
5 For neither have we used, at any time, the speech of flattery, as you know; nor taken an occasion of covetousness, God is witness:
6 Nor sought we glory of men, neither of you, nor of others. 7 Whereas we might have been burdensome to you, as the apostles of Christ: but we became little ones in the midst of you, as if a nurse should cherish her children:
8 So desirous of you, we would gladly impart unto you not only the gospel of God, but also our own souls: because you were become most dear unto us.
9 For you remember, brethren, our labour and toil: working night and day, lest we should be chargeable to any of you, we preached among you the gospel of God.
10 You are witnesses, and God also, how holily, and justly, and without blame, we have been to you that have believed:
11 As you know in what manner, entreating and comforting you, (as a father doth his children,)
12 We testified to every one of you, that you would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.
13 Therefore, we also give thanks to God without ceasing: because, that when you had received of us the word of the hearing of God, you received it not as the word of men, but (as it is indeed) the word of God, who worketh in you that have believed.
14 For you, brethren, are become followers of the churches of God which are in Judea, in Christ Jesus: for you also have suffered the same things from your own coutrymen, even as they have from the Jews,
15 Who both killed the Lord Jesus, and the prophets, and have persecuted us, and please not God, and are adversaries to all men;
16 Prohibiting us to speak to the Gentiles, that they may be saved, to fill up their sins always: for the wrath of God is come upon them to the end.
17 But we, brethren, being taken away from you for a short time, in sight, not in heart, have hastened the more abundantly to see your face with great desire.
18 For we would have come unto you, I Paul indeed, once and again: but Satan hath hindered us.
19 For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of glory? Are not you, in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming?
20 For you are our glory and joy.
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Chapter 2 of 1 Thessalonians presents Paul's Ministry in Thessalonica and his relationship with the local church. He highlights Paul's sincerity, integrity and self -denial in his service, as well as his passion for evangelization. Paul reminds the Thessalonians that the message he preached was not of mistake, impurity or greed, but a message that was accepted by them as the Word of God. Follow five verses that relate to the topics addressed in 1 Thessalonians 2:
2 Corinthians 2:17: "Unlike many, we are not like those who market the Word of God. On the contrary, we speak sincerely before God, as men sent by Him in Christ." This verse highlights the importance of sincerity and integrity in the ministry of the Word, themes that are also emphasized in 1 Thessalonians 2.
Philippians 1:15-18: "Some preach Christ for envy and rivalry, but others do so goodwill. The latter do so for love, knowing that I was placed here for the defense of the Gospel. Those preach Christ by selfish ambition , without sincerity, thinking that they would put me in prison during my chains. But what matters? The important thing is that in any way, whether for false or true reasons, Christ is being preached. And so I am happy. " This verse highlights the importance of preaching the gospel with sincerity and love, as opposed to selfish ambition or envy, themes that are also emphasized in 1 Thessalonians 2.
2 Corinthians 4:2: "But let us reject secret and shameful things, not acting with mistake or misrepresenting God's Word. On the contrary, through the clarity of truth, we recommend ourselves to the conscience of all before God." This verse highlights the importance of clarity and honesty in the preaching of the word, themes that are also emphasized in 1 Thessalonians 2.
2 Timothy 2:15: "Try to present yourself to God as an approved worker, who has nothing to be ashamed and correctly handles the word of truth." This verse highlights the importance of correctly handling God's Word, themes that are also emphasized in 1 Thessalonians 2.
Ephesians 6:19-20: "Pray for me too, that when I speak, the message be given to me so that, it is fearlessly to make known the mystery of the Gospel, for which I am an ambassador arrested in chains. That, remaining in it, I can speak without fear. " This verse highlights the importance of prayer and courage in the preaching of the Gospel, themes that are also emphasized in 1 Thessalonians 2.
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