We were not idle when we were with you. He is our brother and God’s co-worker # 3:2 Other manuscripts read and God’s servant; still others read and a co-worker, or and a servant and co-worker for God, or and God’s servant and our co-worker. 1 Thessalonians 5:3 NLT When people are saying, “Everything is peaceful and secure,” then disaster will fall on them as suddenly as a pregnant woman’s labor pains begin. 15 With all these things in mind, dear brothers and sisters, stand firm and keep a strong grip on the teaching we passed on to you both in person and by letter. This summary of the book of 1 Thessalonians provides information about the title, author(s), date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the Book of 1 Thessalonians. 6 And now, dear brothers and sisters, we give you this command in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ: Stay away from all believers[k] who live idle lives and don’t follow the tradition they received[l] from us. He is our brother and God's co-worker in proclaiming the Good News of Christ. 1 Thessalonians 2:19 After all, what gives us hope and joy, and what will be our proud reward and crown as we stand before our Lord Jesus when he returns? 1 Thessalonians 3 - Therefore, when we could no longer endure it, we thought it good to be left in Athens alone, Copy Options. He is our brother and God’s co-worker* 3:2 Other manuscripts read and God’s servant; still others read and a co-worker, or and a servant and co-worker for God, or and God’s servant and our co-worker. (1 Thessalonians 2:13.) 1 Now concerning how and when all this will happen, dear brothers and sisters,* 5:1 Greek brothers; also in 5:4, 12, 14, 25, 26, 27. we don’t really need to write you.. 2 For you know quite well that the day of the Lord’s return will come unexpectedly, like a thief in the night. 16 Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal comfort and a wonderful hope, 17 comfort you and strengthen you in every good thing you do and say. 8 Then the man of lawlessness will be revealed, but the Lord Jesus will slay him with the breath of his mouth and destroy him by the splendor of his coming. 1 Thessalonians 4:3–7 3 God’s will is for you to be holy, so stay away from all sexual sin. 1 Thessalonians 4 Finally, dear brothers and sisters, we urge you in the name of the Lord Jesus to live in a way that pleases God, as we have taught you. THE Apostle here testifies that he believes himself to be the bearer of a revelation direct from God; that the words he speaks and the words he writes are not the words of man, but the Word of God, warm with his breath, filled with his thoughts, and stamped with his will. 1 Finally, when we could stand it no longer, we decided to stay alone in Athens, . For that day will not come until there is a great rebellion against God and the man of lawlessness[f] is revealed—the one who brings destruction. Pray that the Lord’s message will spread rapidly and be honored wherever it goes, just as when it came to you. 12 Then the name of our Lord Jesus will be honored because of the way you live, and you will be honored along with him. 1 Thessalonians 3:12 NLT And may the Lord make your love for one another and for all people grow and overflow, just as our love for you overflows. Aboundeth - Like water that overflows its banks, and yet increaseth still. 8 We never accepted food from anyone without paying for it. 2 Thessalonians 1:3 … 2 You know how badly we had been treated at Philippi just before we came to you and how much we suffered there. 1 Thessalonians 3 New Living Translation: Par 1 Finally, when we could stand it no longer, we decided to stay alone in Athens, 2 and we sent Timothy to visit you. 10 Even while we were with you, we gave you this command: “Those unwilling to work will not get to eat.”. 12 Then they will be condemned for enjoying evil rather than believing the truth. 11 So God will cause them to be greatly deceived, and they will believe these lies. We are writing to the church in Thessalonica, to you who belong to God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. This is all made possible because of the grace of our God and Lord, Jesus Christ.[d]. 3 Finally, when we could stand it no longer, we decided to stay alone in Athens, 2 and we sent Timothy to visit you. He is our brother and God’s co-worker 1 in proclaiming the Good News of Christ. 16 Now may the Lord of peace himself give you his peace at all times and in every situation. Search the Bible. 18 May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Cite Share Print BLB Searches. Amen. 2 Thessalonians 1. 1 Thessalonians 5 - Now concerning how and when all this will happen, dear brothers and sisters,* we don't really need to write you. 1 Thessalonians 2 New Living Translation (NLT) Paul Remembers His Visit. Red Letter. 1 Thessalonians 3:13. 17 HERE IS MY GREETING IN MY OWN HANDWRITING—PAUL. Chapter 3. 3 Finally, dear brothers and sisters,[i] we ask you to pray for us. 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