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Matthew Henry Commentary on the Bible

1 Thessalonians 2 - Introduction

* The apostle reminds the Thessalonians of his preaching and behaviour. (1-12) And of their receiving the gospel as the word of God. (13-16) His joy on their account. (17-20)

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See also 1 Thessalonians 2 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

  • Albert Barnes' Bible Commentary

    Analysis Of The Chapter The principal subjects embraced in this chapter are the following: I. A statement of the conduct of Paul and his fellow-laborers when they first preached the gospel at Thessa...

  • Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

    _HE SETS FORTH IN WHAT MANNER THE GOSPEL WAS BROUGHT AND PREACHED TO THE THESSALONIANS, AND HOW THEY RECEIVED IT. A REASON IS GIVEN BOTH WHY ST. PAUL WAS SO LONG ABSENT FROM THEM, AND WHY HE WAS SO DE...

  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

    I THESSALONIANS, CHAPTER TWO Chapter Topic: Paul's Good Record Among The Thessalonians We were bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God. 1 Thessalonians 2:2 THINKING THROUGH THESSALONIA...

  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

    1:4 knowing, (a-1) _ Oida_ , 'know consciously,' as throughout 1 and 2Thess., except 1 Thessalonians 3:5 ....

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    INTRODUCTION TO 1 THESSALONIANS 2 The apostle in this chapter gives a further account of his ministry among the Thessalonians, of the nature, manner, and success of it, and of his regard to them, and...

  • Mark Dunagan Commentaries

    OUTLINE: I. Paul's preaching among the Thessalonians: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 A. His pure motives: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-6 B. His unselfishness: 1 Thessalonians

  • Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

    CHAPTER 2. PAUL DEMONSTRATES THE GENUINENESS OF HIS MINISTRY AND ENCOURAGES THE THESSALONIANS IN THE FACE OF PERSECUTION. Having commended and rejoiced in the wonderful experience of the Thessalonians...

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