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1 THESSALONIANS 2:13-16
(1599 Geneva Bible)
For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, that 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 indeed the word of God, which also worketh in you that believe.
¹⁴ For brethren, ye are become followers of the Churches of God, which in Judea are in Christ Jesus, because ye have also suffered the same things of your own country men, even as they have of the Jews,
¹⁵ Who both killed the Lord Jesus and their own Prophets, and have persecuted us away, and God they please not, and are contrary to all men,
¹⁶ And forbid us to preach unto the Gentiles, that they might be saved, to fulfill their sins always: for the wrath of God is come on them to the utmost.

summary:

The Thessalonians welcomed the preached message “not as the word of men, but as the true word of God,” and it kept working in them. Their countrymen then persecuted them, just as others had persecuted “the Lord Jesus and the prophets.” Yet God saw, and His justice was certain.

Historical Background:
• Thessalonica (modern Thessaloniki) was the flourishing capital of Roman Macedonia, sitting on the busy Via Egnatia. Its harbor, forum, and imperial cult temples created a melting pot of Jews, Greeks, Romans, and travelers—fertile yet challenging soil for the gospel.
• Paul probably wrote 1 Thessalonians from Corinth (AD 50-51), only months after leaving the city, making this letter one of the earliest New-Testament writings.

Practical Applications:
Examine Your Motives
Regularly assess your motives in ministry and daily life to ensure they align with God’s will and not personal gain.

Seek God’s Approval
Focus on pleasing God in your actions and decisions, rather than seeking the approval of others.

Invest in Relationships
Cultivate genuine, loving relationships with those around you, demonstrating care and concern for their spiritual well-being.

Work with Integrity
Approach your work and responsibilities with diligence and integrity, setting an example for others to follow.

1 Thessalonians 2 continues Paul’s epistle to the church in Thessalonica, providing a narrative of his personal and apostolic conduct, his struggles, and his deep affection for the Thessalonian believers. Paul seeks to remind them of the integrity and sincerity with which he and his companions preached the Gospel, despite severe persecution.

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