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Verse 6. _YE BECAME FOLLOWERS OF US_] Ye became _imitators_,
μιμηται, of us-ye believed the same truths, walked in the same
way, and minded the same thing; knowing that our doctrine was of the
Lord, a...
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AND YE BECAME FOLLOWERS OF US - “You became imitators -
μιμηταὶ mimētai - of us.” This does not mean that they
became followers of Paul, Silas, and Timothy, in the sense that they
had set themselves...
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ANALYSIS AND ANNOTATIONS
THE CHURCH OF THE THESSALONIANS
AND ITS BLESSED CONDITION
CHAPTER 1
_ 1. Greetings and thanksgiving 1 Thessalonians 1:1)_
2. The gospel and its blessed fruits 1 Thessalon...
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THANKSGIVING FOR THE PAST. As in all his epistles except Gal., Paul
commences with a paragraph of congratulation, singling out for special
praise the work of faith, the labour of love, and the patienc...
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LOVE'S INTRODUCTION (1 Thessalonians 1:1-10) Paul and Silas and
Timothy send this letter to the church of the Thessalonians which is
in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Grace be to you and
pe...
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FOLLOWERS. imitators. Greek. _mimetes._ See 1 Corinthians 4:16.
AFFLICTION. Greek. _thlipsis._ See Acts 7:10....
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_And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord_ IMITATORS OF US &c.
(R.V.); comp. ch. 1 Thessalonians 2:14; 2 Thessalonians 3:9, where the
same correction is made. An "imitator" not only accepts the...
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§ 2. 1 Thessalonians 1:2-10. Thanksgiving for the Thessalonian Church
This εὐχαριστία is one long sentence spun out in a
continuous thread (cf. Ephesians 1:3-14; and see _Introd._ p. lix.).
It affords...
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TEXT (1 Thessalonians 1:6)
6 AND YE BECAME IMITATORS OF US, AND OF THE LORD, HAVING RECEIVED THE
WORD IN MUCH AFFLICTION, WITH JOY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT;
Translation and Paraphrase
6.
And you (having...
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And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the
word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost:
AND YE - answering to "For our gospel" (1 Thessalonians 1:5).
FOLLOWERS -...
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PAUL'S THANKSGIVING
2 This is the pattern pastoral epistle. Paul's deep concern leads him
to constant prayer for them, for he knows their need and has been torn
from them before it was possible for h...
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AFFLICTION] referring to the persecution and suffering recorded in
Acts 17:10.
JOY OF] i.e. joy inspired by the Holy Ghost....
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SALUTATION AND THANKSGIVING
1. Salutation. For Silvanus (Silas) see Acts 15:22; Acts 16:20; Acts
16:37; Acts 16:38. Timothy was one of St. Paul's most const
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WHEN JESUS CHRIST COMES
1 THE THESSALONIANS
_IAN MACKERVOY_
ABOUT THE LETTER
1. THE WRITERS
This letter is from Paul, Silas and Timothy. From these three, the
*apostle Paul was the main author....
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AND YE BECAME FOLLOWERS. — Not so much a separate reason for
believing them elected of God, because of their receptiveness, but an
evidence of the power given by God to the preachers for the winning o...
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CHAPTER 3
THE SIGNS OF ELECTION
1 Thessalonians 1:5 (R.V.)
THE Revised Version renders the οτι, with which ver. 5 begins, "how
that," the Authorised Version, "for." In the first case, the Apostle
is...
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_Thanksgiving for the origin and achievements of the church_.
1 Thessalonians 1:2. Whenever Paul was at his prayers, he remembered
his friends at Thessalonica; and whenever he recalled them his first...
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θλίψει … χαρᾶς, _cf._ for this paradox of experience,
Mazzini's account of his comrades in the Young Italy movement: “We
were often in real want, but we were light-hearted in a way and
smiling because...
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IMITATORS AND EXAMPLES
1 Thessalonians 1:1
This chapter abounds in thanksgiving; and the Apostle recites the many
beautiful and hopeful traits of character and behavior by which the
members of this C...
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This letter was intended as a message of comfort and instruction to
those who were in the midst of persecution. In writing, the apostle
associated himself with Silas and Timothy. He commenced by refer...
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THE RECEPTION THE THESSALONIANS GAVE THE GOSPEL
Paul indicated his attitude toward others following him in 1
Corinthians 11:1. He only wanted others to follow him as he followed
Christ (1 Peter 2:21)....
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(4) And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received
the word in much affliction, with (c) joy of the Holy Ghost:
(4) Another reason, because even to that day they embraced the Gospel...
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(4) Knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God. (5) For our
gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the
Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men w...
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There is a special interest in examining the epistles to the
Thessalonians, more particularly the first, because, in point of fact,
it was the earliest of the letters of the apostles; and as the first...
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6_And ye became imitators_. With the view of increasing their
alacrity, he declares that there is a mutual agreement, and harmony,
as it were, between his preaching and their faith. For unless men, on...
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The apostle, in declaring (as was his custom) that which he felt
respecting them the aspect in which they appeared to his heart and
mind, speaks neither of gifts, as to the Corinthians, nor of the gra...
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AND YE BECAME FOLLOWERS OF US, AND OF THE LORD,.... So far followers
of them as they were of Christ, in embracing the Gospel, submitting to
the ordinances of it, professing the name of Christ, and suf...
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And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the
word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost:
Ver. 6. _Followers of us and of the Lord_] The apostles walked in
Christ,Colos...
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_Ye became followers of us_ Obedient to our directions, and imitators
of our example; _and of the Lord_ also Both in the holiness of your
lives, and in the courage and patience with which you endured...
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JOY OF THE HOLY GHOST; that which he imparts. A cordial reception of
the gospel, and devotion of heart and life to the service of Christ,
are sure evidences of being elected, and the pledge of being k...
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AND YE BECAME FOLLOWERS OF US AND OF THE LORD, HAVING RECEIVED THE
WORD IN MUCH AFFLICTION, WITH JOY OF THE HOLY GHOST,...
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A RECOMMENDATION OF THE CONGREGATION'S ATTITUDE....
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Only in the two epistles to the Thessalonians does Paul include the
names of his two co-workers, Silas and Timothy, in his addressing
them. Also only in these does he refrain from designating himself...
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B. Their reception of the gospel exemplary, 1:4-7
4 KNOWING, BRETHREN BELOVED, YOUR ELECTION OF GOD. BELOVED...: OR,
BELOVED OF GOD, YOUR ELECTION.
5 For our gospel came not unto you in word only, b...
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II. Review of the history of the Thessalonian church, 1:2-10
A. Their faithfulness, 1:2-3
2 WE GIVE THANKS TO GOD ALWAYS FOR YOU ALL, MAKING MENTION OF YOU IN
OUR PRAYERS;
3 Remembering without cea...
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6-10 When careless, ignorant, and immoral persons are turned from
their carnal pursuits and connexions, to believe in and obey the Lord
Jesus, to live soberly, righteously, and godly, the matter spea...
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SEE POOLE ON "1 THESSALONIANS 1:5...
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And ye became imitators of us [1 Corinthians 11:1], _and of the Lord,
having received the word in much affliction_ [Acts 17:4-10], _with joy
of the Holy Spirit_;...
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1 Thessalonians 1:6 And G2532 you G5210 became G1096 (G5675) followers
G3402 us G2257 and G2532 Lord G2962
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‘Knowing, brothers beloved of God, your election, how that our Good
News did not come to you in word only, but also in power and in the
Holy Spirit and much assurance, even as you know what manner of...
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1 Thessalonians 1:6. AND YE BECAME FOLLOWERS [IMITATORS] OF US. They
had seen in Paul proof that the word was God's word, and they
themselves became imitators of Paul, so giving proof that the word of...
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_Paul thankfully acknowledges the Genuineness and Striking
Characteristics of the Conversion of the Thessalonians_
It is merely for convenience' sake the first three Chapter s are
divided. They really...
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IMITATORS OF US AND OF THE LORD
(μιμητα ημων κα του κυριου). Μιμητης
(-της expresses the agent) is from μιμεομα, to imitate and
that from μιμος (μιμιχ, actor). Old word, more than
"followers," in th...
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1 Thessalonians 1:4
I. The Apostle shows in these verses on what grounds his knowledge
rested his conviction of the Thessalonians' election the fact and mode
of their being chosen for privilege and du...
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1 Thessalonians 1:1. _Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the
church of the Thessalonians which is in God the Father and in the Lord
Jesus Christ: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father...
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CONTENTS: The model church. Three tenses of the Christian life.
CHARACTERS: God, Christ, Holy Spirit, Paul, Silvanus, Timothy.
CONCLUSION: Those who have embraced the full Gospel, as proclaimed by
t...
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1 Thessalonians 1:1. _Paul and Silvanus._ The latter is so denominated
in other passages of scripture, that being the name by which he was
known to the gentiles. 2 Corinthians 1:19; 2 Thessalonians 1:...
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YOU IMITATED US. They imitated the Christian life they saw Paul and
others living. EVEN THOUGH YOU SUFFERED MUCH. From the unbelieving
Jews (Acts 17:1-9). FROM THE HOLY SPIRIT. Joy, from the moment th...
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_Knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God _
ELECTION
I. The election “of God” is not connected with “knowing” nor
“election.” The meaning is that the Church was “beloved” of
God, not merely of...
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_For our gospel came not unto you in word only -_
THE COMING OF THE GOSPEL AND ITS EFFECTS
I. The manner in which the gospel should come to a people.
1. In word.
(1) In the word written. It is of...
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_And ye became followers of us and of the Lord _
FOLLOWERS OF THE APOSTLES AND OF THE LORD
This is a very interesting and beautiful account of the triumph of the
truth and the progress of religion i...
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1 THESSALONIANS—NOTE ON 1 THESSALONIANS 1:6 FOR YOU RECEIVED THE
WORD IN MUCH AFFLICTION. See Acts 17:5;...
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1 THESSALONIANS—NOTE ON 1 THESSALONIANS 1:5 BECAUSE. Paul bases his
confidence that the Thessalonians are elect on two things: the
authenticity and authority of those preaching the gospel to them (v....
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1 THESSALONIANS—NOTE ON 1 THESSALONIANS 1:2 Thanksgiving and
Encouragement. It is typical for Paul to include a word of
thanksgiving near the beginning of his letters ...
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_CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES_
1 Thessalonians 1:6. FOLLOWERS OF US AND OF THE LORD.—R.V.
“imitators.” St. Paul begs his Corinthian readers to imitate him,
_even as_ he imitates Christ. The same tho...
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EXPOSITION
CONTENTS.—Paul, after the address and salutation, testifies that he
renders constant thanks to God for the Thessalonians, calling to
remembrance their faith, love, and hope, being assured o...
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Let's turn to first Thessalonians. Paul, the apostle, on his second
missionary journey had taken Silas with him, who was commended by the
church in Jerusalem as one of the leaders. When they got to De...
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1 Corinthians 11:1; 1 Corinthians 4:16; 1 Peter 1:6; 1 Peter 1:8;...
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Followers [μ ι μ η τ α ι]. More literally and better,
imitators. Only once outside of Paul's writings, Hebrews 6:12. Comp. 1
Thessalonians 3:9; 1 Thessalonians 2 Thessalonians 7;...
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THE MODEL CHURCH
1 Thessalonians 1:1
INTRODUCTORY WORDS
On this earth we may expect to find no church model in all things.
Even the Twelve had a traitor, and yet they were nourished and taught
by t...
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Though in much affliction, yet with much joy....
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In these words, our apostle gives us another probable evidence, that
the Thessalonians were undoubtedly chosen of God, namely, because they
were active and operative Christians; they did in their life...