_Paul. It is observed that St. Paul never calls himself an apostle in either of the epistles to the Thessalonians. The reason why he deviates from his ordinary custom on this occasion, probably is, that joining his name with the other two, he did not like to assume a title, though his due, which the... [ Continue Reading ]
The apostle praises the Thessalonians for the progress they had made in the theological virtues [of faith, hope, and charity], and enumerates the profit they had derived from each. Their _faith had produced works; their charity rendered their labour light and easy, and their patience was the fruit o... [ Continue Reading ]
_In power. The sense is, I have preached the gospel to you, not only in words of persuasion, but have proved it by the power of miracles, in much fulness, or in great abundance. I have also taught you the gospel not by my words only, but by my actions; for you know what kind of a life I led among yo... [ Continue Reading ]
_From you was spread abroad the word. [2] The Greek, was sounded about. --- In every place. In very many places. (Witham)_ [BIBLIOGRAPHY] Diffamatus est, _Greek: exechetai. Insonuit, St. John Chrysostom says, ( Greek: log. b. p. 166.) Greek: delon oti osper salpiggos, instar Tubæ._... [ Continue Reading ]