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1 Thessalonians, 3

1. Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left at Athens alone;

1. As I could no longer bear it, I decided to go alone to Athens,

2. And sent Timotheus, our brother, and minister of God, and our fellowlabourer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you, and to comfort you concerning your faith:

2. and send you Timothy, our brother and servant of God in the Gospel of Christ. I wanted him to encourage you in the faith and strengthen you

3. That no man should be moved by these afflictions: for yourselves know that we are appointed thereunto.

3. so that none of you might turn back because of the trials you are now enduring. You know that such is our destiny.

4. For verily, when we were with you, we told you before that we should suffer tribulation; even as it came to pass, and ye know.

4. I warned you of this when I was there: "We shall have to face persecution"; and so it was, as you have seen.

5. For this cause, when I could no longer forbear, I sent to know your faith, lest by some means the tempter have tempted you, and our labour be in vain.

5. Therefore I could not stand it any longer and sent Timothy to appraise your faith and see if the Tempter had tempted you and made our work useless.

6. But now when Timotheus came from you unto us, and brought us good tidings of your faith and charity, and that ye have good remembrance of us always, desiring greatly to see us, as we also [to see] you:

6. But now Timothy has just returned with good news of your faith and love. He told us that you remember us kindly and that you long to see us as much as we long to see you.

7. Therefore, brethren, we were comforted over you in all our affliction and distress by your faith:

7. What a consolation for us, brothers and sisters, in the midst of our troubles and trials, this faith of yours!

8. For now we live, if ye stand fast in the Lord.

8. It is a breath of life for us when you stand firm in the Lord.

9. For what thanks can we render to God again for you, for all the joy wherewith we joy for your sakes before our God;

9. How can we thank God enough for all the joy that we feel before God because of you?

10. Night and day praying exceedingly that we might see your face, and might perfect that which is lacking in your faith?

10. Day and night we beg of him to let us see you again, that we may complete the instruction of the believers.

11. Now God himself and our Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ, direct our way unto you.

11. May God our Father and Jesus our Lord prepare the way for us to visit you.

12. And the Lord make you to increase and abound in love one toward another, and toward all [men], even as we [do] toward you:

12. May the Lord increase more and more your love for each other and for all people, as he increases our love for you.

13. To the end he may stablish your hearts unblameable in holiness before God, even our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all his saints.

13. May he strengthen you interiorly to be holy and blameless before God, our Father, on the day that Jesus, our Lord, will come with all his saints.



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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).

Wersety związane z 1 Thessalonians, 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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