1 Thessalonians 2 - Study the King James Bible

For yourselves, brethren, know our entrance in unto you, that it was not in vain:

know . App-132 .
entrance in . See 1 Thessalonians 1:9 .
unto . App-104 .
in vain . See 1 Thessalonians 3:5 .

But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God with much contention.

after that we had = having.
suffered before . Greek. propascho . Only here.
were, &c . = having been treated with contumely. Greek. hubrizo. See Acts 14:5 . Referring to their being scourged, though Romans (Acts 16:37 , Acts 16:38 ).
were bold . Greek. parrhesiazomai. See Acts 9:27 .
God . App-98 .
speak . App-121 .
gospel . App-140 .
with . App-104 . In this one verse the preposition en is translated "at", "in", "with".
contention . Greek. agon . See Philippians 1:1 , Philippians 1:30 .

For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile:

exhortation . Greek. paraklesis. See Acts 4:36 , and App-134 .
nor . Greek. oud e.
guile . Greek. dolos. See Acts 13:10 .

But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts.

allowed = tested, and so approved. Greek. dokimazo. Same as "trieth", and as "prove" (1 Thessalonians 5:21 ).
be put in trust with . App-150 .
pleasing men. Compare Galatians 1:1 , Galatians 1:10 .
men . App-123 .

For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness:

neither, nor . Greek. oute.
used we . Literally were (became) we in (Greek. en) .
flattering words . Literally a word ( App-121 .) of flattery.
cloke = pretence. Greek. prophasis. See Acts 27:30 .

Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ.

Nor. Greek. oute .
sought we = seeking.
glory . See p. 1511.
others . App-124 .
when, &c . = though able to be.
burdensome . Literally in (Greek. en) a burden, i.e. for a burden. Greek. baros. See Acts 15:28 . Compare 1 Thessalonians 2:9 .
apostles . App-189 .
Christ . App-98 .

But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children:

gentle . Greek. epios. Only here and 2 Timothy 2:24 .
among = in (Greek. en) the midst of.
nurse . Greek. trophos. Only here.
cherisheth . Greek. thalpo. See Ephesians 5:29 .
her = her own. This shows that a mother is meant. The image expresses the intensity of the apostle's love for them.
children . App-108 .

So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were dear unto us.

affectionately desirous . Greek. himeiromai, or homeiromai. Only here.
willing = well pleased.
unto = to.
also, &c . = our own lives ( App-110 .) also.
dear unto . App-185 .

For ye remember, brethren, our labour and travail: for labouring night and day, because we would not be chargeable unto any of you, we preached unto you the gospel of God.

travail = toil. Greek. mochthos. See 2 Corinthians 11:27 .
because, &c . = with a view to ( App-104 ) our not ( App-105 ) being chargeable unto. Greek. epibareo. See 2 Corinthians 2:5 .
any . App-123 .
preached . App-121 .
unto . App-104 .

10.

Ye are witnesses, and God also, how holily and justly and unblameably we behaved ourselves among you that believe:

holily . Greek. hosios. Only here. Compare the adjective Acts 2:27 .
justly . Greek. dikaios. See 1 Corinthians 15:34 , and compare App-191 .
unblameably . Greek. amemptos. Only here and 1 Thessalonians 5:23 . Compare 1 Thessalonians 3:13 .
behaved ourselves . Literally became.
among = towards. No preposition.
believe . App-150 .

11.

As ye know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you, as a father doth his children,

exhorted . App-134 .
comforted . Greek. paramutheomai. See John 11:19 .
charged = testified to. Greek. marturomai, with texts. See Galatians 1:5 , Galatians 1:3 .
every = each.

12.

That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.

That, &c . = With a view to ( App-104 .) your walking.
hath Omit.
called . Some texts read "calleth".
His = His own.
kingdom . See App-112 .114.

13.

For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe.

For this cause = On account of ( App-104 . 1 Thessalonians 2:2 ) this.
also thank we = we also thank. See 1 Thessalonians 1:2 .
without ceasing . See 1 Thessalonians 1:3 .
which ye heard . Literally of hearing. Greek. akoe, as in Galatians 1:3 , Galatians 1:2 , Galatians 1:5 .
in truth = truly.
effectually worketh = is made energetic. See App-172 .

14.

For ye, brethren, became followers of the churches of God which in Judaea are in Christ Jesus: for ye also have suffered like things of your own countrymen, even as they have of the Jews:

followers . See 1 Thessalonians 1:6 .
churches . App-186 .
Christ Jesus . App-98 .
have . Omit.
like = the same
countrymen . Greek. sumphuletes. Only here.
they = they also.

15.

Who both killed the Lord Jesus, and their own prophets, and have persecuted us; and they please not God, and are contrary to all men:

Lord . App-98 .
Jesus = even Jesus. App-98 .
their own = the.
prophets . App-189 .
have persecuted us . = chased us out. Greek. ekdioko. Only here and Luke 11:49 .

16.

Forbidding us to speak to the Gentiles that they might be saved, to fill up their sins alway: for the wrath is come upon them to the uttermost.

that = in order that. Greek. hina .
to, &c . = with a view to ( App-104 .) their filling up (Greek. anapleroo) . See 1 Corinthians 14:16 .
sins . App-128 .
alway . App-151 .
the wrath: the appointed wrath. See Leviticus 26 . Deuteronomy 2 8 and Deuteronomy 32 .
is come . Greek. phthano. See Luke 11:20 .
upon . App-104 .
uttermost = end. Greek. telos.

17.

But we, brethren, being taken from you for a short time in presence, not in heart, endeavoured the more abundantly to see your face with great desire.

being taken = having been bereaved. Greek. aporphanizomai. Only here. Compare John 14:18 .
from . App-104 .
a short time . Literally a season of an hour.
presence, face . Compare 1 Corinthians 5:3 .Colossians 2:5 .
endeavoured = were diligent.
see . App-133 .

18.

Wherefore we would have come unto you, even I Paul, once and again; but Satan hindered us.

would have = wished to. App-102 .
once and again . Compare Philippians 1:4 , Philippians 1:16 .
hindered . Greek. enkopto. See Acts 24:4 .

19.

For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming?

crown . Compare Philippians 1:4 , Philippians 1:1 .
rejoicing . Greek. kauchesis. See Romans 3:27 .
Jesus Christ . App-98 . but the texts omit "Christ".
coming . Greek. parousia. See Matthew 24:3 . The first of seven Occurs in these two Epistles. See 1 Thessalonians 3:13 ; 1Th 4:15 ; 1 Thessalonians 5:23 . 2 Thessalonians 2:1 , 2 Thessalonians 2:8 , 2 Thessalonians 2:9 .

20.

For ye are our glory and joy.