The address of the first Epistle is shorter than that of any of the Pauline letters. In the other Epistles Paul either indicates the contents of the letter, or adds details concerning the writer or his correspondents, or amplifies the apostolic greeting. The names of Silvanus and Timothy are added t... [ Continue Reading ]
We give thanks [ε υ χ α ρ ι σ τ ο υ μ ε ν]. According to Paul's habit, a thanksgiving follows the salutation, commonly with the verb ejucaristein as here; but in 2nd Corinthians and Ephesians, eujloghtov oJ qeov blessed be God. The thanksgiving is omitted only in Galatians. The verb eujcaristein occ... [ Continue Reading ]
Without ceasing [α δ ι α λ ε ι π τ ω ς]. P o. In LXX see 1 Macc. 7 11; 2 Macc. 3 26; 9 4; 8 12; 14 7; 3 Maccvi. 33. Should be construed with making mention, not with remembering, as A. V. and Rev. The salutations of Paul reproduce ordinary conventional forms of greeting. Thus the familiar Greek gree... [ Continue Reading ]
Election of God. Incorrect. Const. of or by [υ π ο] God with beloved. Eklogh election, in N. T., mostly by Paul. Elsewhere only Acts 9:15, and 2 Peter 1:10. This, and the kindred words, ejklegein to choose, and ejklektov chosen or elect, are used of God's selection of men or agencies for special mis... [ Continue Reading ]
For [ο τ ι]. Incorrect. Rend. how that. It is explanatory of your election. For similar usage see 1 Corinthians 1:26. Our gospel. The gospel as preached by Paul and his colleagues. Comp. Romans 2:16; Romans 16:25; Galatians 1:11; Galatians 2:2; 1 Thessalonians 2:4. My gospel is sometimes used in con... [ Continue Reading ]
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; 1 Corinthians 4:16; 1 Corinthians 11:1; Galatians 4:12; Philippians 3:17; Phili [ Continue Reading ]
An ensample [τ υ π ο ν]. See on 1 Peter 5:3. Macedonia and Achaia. Shortly after 146 B. C., all Greece south of Macedonia and Epirus was formed into a Roman province under the name of Achaia, and Macedonia with Epirus into another province called Macedonia.... [ Continue Reading ]
Hath sounded forth [ε ξ η χ η τ α ι]. N. T. o. LXX Joel 3:14; Sir. 40 13, of thunder; 3 Macc. 3 2, of a report. It means a loud, unmistakable proclamation. The word of the Lord [ο λ ο γ ο ς τ ο υ κ υ ρ ι ο υ]. The phrase in Paul only in these Epistles. Comp. 2 Thessalonians 3:1; 2Th 4:15. Comparativ... [ Continue Reading ]
They themselves shew [α υ τ ο ι α π α γ γ ε λ λ ο υ σ ι ν]. They themselves in contrast with we, ver. 8. We need not speak of anything : they themselves volunteer testimony to your faith. Shew, more correctly announce or report. 13 Entering in [ε ι σ ο δ ο ν]. Comp. ch. 1 Thessalonians 2:1. The thou... [ Continue Reading ]
To wait for [α ν α μ ε ν ε ι ν]. N. T. o. Several times in LXX, as Job 2:9; Job 7:2; Isaiah 59:11. Paul's usual word is ajpekdecomai : see Romans 8:19; Romans 8:28; Romans 8:25; 1 Corinthians 1:7; Philippians 3:20. From heaven [ε κ τ ω ν ο υ ρ α ν ω ν]. Lit. from the heavens. Comp.... [ Continue Reading ]