Apologetics Bible

1Thessalonians 2:1

Greek

Αὐτοὶ γὰρ οἴδατε, ἀδελφοί, τὴν εἴσοδον ἡμῶν τὴν πρὸς ὑμᾶς ὅτι οὐ κενὴ γέγονεν,

Aytoi gar oidate, adelphoi, ten eisodon emon ten pros ymas oti oy kene gegonen,

KJV: For yourselves, brethren, know our entrance in unto you, that it was not in vain:

AKJV: For yourselves, brothers, know our entrance in to you, that it was not in vain:

ASV: For yourselves, brethren, know our entering in unto you, that it hath not been found vain:

YLT: For yourselves have known, brethren, our entrance in unto you, that it did not become vain,

Exposition: 1Thessalonians 2:1 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For yourselves, brethren, know our entrance in unto you, that it was not in vain:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Thessalonians 2:2

Greek

ἀλλὰ προπαθόντες καὶ ὑβρισθέντες καθὼς οἴδατε ἐν Φιλίπποις ἐπαρρησιασάμεθα ἐν τῷ θεῷ ἡμῶν λαλῆσαι πρὸς ὑμᾶς τὸ εὐαγγέλιον τοῦ θεοῦ ἐν πολλῷ ἀγῶνι.

alla propathontes kai ybristhentes kathos oidate en Philippois eparresiasametha en to theo emon lalesai pros ymas to eyaggelion toy theoy en pollo agoni.

KJV: But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God with much contention.

AKJV: But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as you know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak to you the gospel of God with much contention.

ASV: but having suffered before and been shamefully treated, as ye know, at Philippi, we waxed bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God in much conflict.

YLT: but having both suffered before, and having been injuriously treated (as ye have known) in Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak unto you the good news of God in much conflict,

Exposition: 1Thessalonians 2:2 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God with much contention.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Thessalonians 2:3

Greek

ἡ γὰρ παράκλησις ἡμῶν οὐκ ἐκ πλάνης οὐδὲ ἐξ ἀκαθαρσίας ⸀οὐδὲ ἐν δόλῳ,

e gar paraklesis emon oyk ek planes oyde ex akatharsias oyde en dolo,

KJV: For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile:

AKJV: For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile:

ASV: For our exhortation is not of error, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile:

YLT: for our exhortation is not out of deceit, nor out of uncleanness, nor in guile,

Exposition: 1Thessalonians 2:3 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Thessalonians 2:4

Greek

ἀλλὰ καθὼς δεδοκιμάσμεθα ὑπὸ τοῦ θεοῦ πιστευθῆναι τὸ εὐαγγέλιον οὕτως λαλοῦμεν, οὐχ ὡς ἀνθρώποις ἀρέσκοντες ἀλλὰ ⸀θεῷ τῷ δοκιμάζοντι τὰς καρδίας ἡμῶν.

alla kathos dedokimasmetha ypo toy theoy pisteythenai to eyaggelion oytos laloymen, oych os anthropois areskontes alla theo to dokimazonti tas kardias emon.

KJV: But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts.

AKJV: But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which tries our hearts.

ASV: but even as we have been approved of God to be intrusted with the gospel, so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God who proveth our hearts.

YLT: but as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the good news, so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God, who is proving our hearts,

Exposition: 1Thessalonians 2:4 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Thessalonians 2:5

Greek

οὔτε γάρ ποτε ἐν λόγῳ κολακείας ἐγενήθημεν, καθὼς οἴδατε, οὔτε ⸀ἐν προφάσει πλεονεξίας, θεὸς μάρτυς,

oyte gar pote en logo kolakeias egenethemen, kathos oidate, oyte en prophasei pleonexias, theos martys,

KJV: For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness:

AKJV: For neither at any time used we flattering words, as you know, nor a cloak of covetousness; God is witness:

ASV: For neither at any time were we found using words of flattery, as ye know, nor a cloak of covetousness, God is witness;

YLT: for at no time did we come with speech of flattery, (as ye have known,) nor in a pretext for covetousness, (God is witness!)

Exposition: 1Thessalonians 2:5 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Thessalonians 2:6

Greek

οὔτε ζητοῦντες ἐξ ἀνθρώπων δόξαν, οὔτε ἀφʼ ὑμῶν οὔτε ἀπʼ ἄλλων,

oyte zetoyntes ex anthropon doxan, oyte aph ymon oyte ap allon,

KJV: Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ.

AKJV: Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ.

ASV: nor seeking glory of men, neither from you nor from others, when we might have claimed authority as apostles of Christ.

YLT: nor seeking of men glory, neither from you nor from others, being able to be burdensome, as Christ's apostles.

Exposition: 1Thessalonians 2:6 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Thessalonians 2:7

Greek

δυνάμενοι ἐν βάρει εἶναι ὡς Χριστοῦ ἀπόστολοι· ἀλλὰ ἐγενήθημεν ⸀ἤπιοι ἐν μέσῳ ὑμῶν, ὡς ⸀ἐὰν τροφὸς θάλπῃ τὰ ἑαυτῆς τέκνα·

dynamenoi en barei einai os Christoy apostoloi· alla egenethemen epioi en meso ymon, os ean trophos thalpe ta eaytes tekna·

KJV: But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children:

AKJV: But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherishes her children:

ASV: But we were gentle in the midst of you, as when a nurse cherisheth her own children:

YLT: But we became gentle in your midst, as a nurse may cherish her own children,

Exposition: 1Thessalonians 2:7 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Thessalonians 2:8

Greek

οὕτως ὁμειρόμενοι ὑμῶν εὐδοκοῦμεν μεταδοῦναι ὑμῖν οὐ μόνον τὸ εὐαγγέλιον τοῦ θεοῦ ἀλλὰ καὶ τὰς ἑαυτῶν ψυχάς, διότι ἀγαπητοὶ ἡμῖν ⸀ἐγενήθητε.

oytos omeiromenoi ymon eydokoymen metadoynai ymin oy monon to eyaggelion toy theoy alla kai tas eayton psychas, dioti agapetoi emin egenethete.

KJV: So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were dear unto us.

AKJV: So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted to you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because you were dear to us.

ASV: even so, being affectionately desirous of you, we were well pleased to impart unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were become very dear to us.

YLT: so being desirous of you, we are well-pleased to impart to you not only the good news of God, but also our own souls, because beloved ye have become to us,

Exposition: 1Thessalonians 2:8 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were dear unto us.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Thessalonians 2:9

Greek

Μνημονεύετε γάρ, ἀδελφοί, τὸν κόπον ἡμῶν καὶ τὸν μόχθον· ⸀νυκτὸς καὶ ἡμέρας ἐργαζόμενοι πρὸς τὸ μὴ ἐπιβαρῆσαί τινα ὑμῶν ἐκηρύξαμεν εἰς ὑμᾶς τὸ εὐαγγέλιον τοῦ θεοῦ.

Mnemoneyete gar, adelphoi, ton kopon emon kai ton mochthon· nyktos kai emeras ergazomenoi pros to me epibaresai tina ymon ekeryxamen eis ymas to eyaggelion toy theoy.

KJV: For ye remember, brethren, our labour and travail: for labouring night and day, because we would not be chargeable unto any of you, we preached unto you the gospel of God.

AKJV: For you remember, brothers, our labor and travail: for laboring night and day, because we would not be chargeable to any of you, we preached to you the gospel of God.

ASV: For ye remember, brethren, our labor and travail: working night and day, that we might not burden any of you, we preached unto you the gospel of God.

YLT: for ye remember, brethren, our labour and travail, for, night and day working not to be a burden upon any of you, we did preach to you the good news of God;

Exposition: 1Thessalonians 2:9 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For ye remember, brethren, our labour and travail: for labouring night and day, because we would not be chargeable unto any of you, we preached unto you the gospel of God.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Thessalonians 2:10

Greek

ὑμεῖς μάρτυρες καὶ ὁ θεός, ὡς ὁσίως καὶ δικαίως καὶ ἀμέμπτως ὑμῖν τοῖς πιστεύουσιν ἐγενήθημεν,

ymeis martyres kai o theos, os osios kai dikaios kai amemptos ymin tois pisteyoysin egenethemen,

KJV: Ye are witnesses, and God also, how holily and justly and unblameably we behaved ourselves among you that believe:

AKJV: You are witnesses, and God also, how piously and justly and blamelessly we behaved ourselves among you that believe:

ASV: Ye are witnesses, and God also, how holily and righteously and unblamably we behaved ourselves toward you that believe:

YLT: ye are witnesses--God also--how kindly and righteously, and blamelessly to you who believe we became,

Exposition: 1Thessalonians 2:10 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Ye are witnesses, and God also, how holily and justly and unblameably we behaved ourselves among you that believe:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Thessalonians 2:11

Greek

καθάπερ οἴδατε ὡς ἕνα ἕκαστον ὑμῶν ὡς πατὴρ τέκνα ἑαυτοῦ

kathaper oidate os ena ekaston ymon os pater tekna eaytoy

KJV: As ye know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you, as a father doth his children,

AKJV: As you know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you, as a father does his children,

ASV: as ye know how we dealt with each one of you, as a father with his own children, exhorting you, and encouraging you, and testifying,

YLT: even as ye have known, how each one of you, as a father his own children, we are exhorting you, and comforting, and testifying,

Exposition: 1Thessalonians 2:11 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'As ye know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you, as a father doth his children,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Thessalonians 2:12

Greek

παρακαλοῦντες ὑμᾶς καὶ παραμυθούμενοι καὶ μαρτυρόμενοι, εἰς τὸ ⸀περιπατεῖν ὑμᾶς ἀξίως τοῦ θεοῦ τοῦ καλοῦντος ὑμᾶς εἰς τὴν ἑαυτοῦ βασιλείαν καὶ δόξαν.

parakaloyntes ymas kai paramythoymenoi kai martyromenoi, eis to peripatein ymas axios toy theoy toy kaloyntos ymas eis ten eaytoy basileian kai doxan.

KJV: That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.

AKJV: That you would walk worthy of God, who has called you to his kingdom and glory.

ASV: to the end that ye should walk worthily of God, who calleth you into his own kingdom and glory.

YLT: for your walking worthily of God, who is calling you to His own reign and glory.

Exposition: 1Thessalonians 2:12 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Thessalonians 2:13

Greek

⸀Καὶ διὰ τοῦτο καὶ ἡμεῖς εὐχαριστοῦμεν τῷ θεῷ ἀδιαλείπτως, ὅτι παραλαβόντες λόγον ἀκοῆς παρʼ ἡμῶν τοῦ θεοῦ ἐδέξασθε οὐ λόγον ἀνθρώπων ἀλλὰ καθὼς ⸂ἀληθῶς ἐστὶν⸃ λόγον θεοῦ, ὃς καὶ ἐνεργεῖται ἐν ὑμῖν τοῖς πιστεύουσιν.

Kai dia toyto kai emeis eycharistoymen to theo adialeiptos, oti paralabontes logon akoes par emon toy theoy edexasthe oy logon anthropon alla kathos alethos estin logon theoy, os kai energeitai en ymin tois pisteyoysin.

KJV: For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, 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 in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe.

AKJV: For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when you received the word of God which you heard of us, you received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually works also in you that believe.

ASV: And for this cause we also thank God without ceasing, that, when ye received from us the word of the message, even the word of God, ye accepted it not as the word of men, but, as it is in truth, the word of God, which also worketh in you that believe.

YLT: Because of this also, we--we do give thanks to God continually, that, having received the word of hearing from us of God, ye accepted, not the word of man, but as it is truly, the word of God, who also doth work in you who believe;

Exposition: 1Thessalonians 2:13 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, 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 in truth, the word of God, which effectually worket...'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Thessalonians 2:14

Greek

ὑμεῖς γὰρ μιμηταὶ ἐγενήθητε, ἀδελφοί, τῶν ἐκκλησιῶν τοῦ θεοῦ τῶν οὐσῶν ἐν τῇ Ἰουδαίᾳ ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ, ὅτι τὰ αὐτὰ ἐπάθετε καὶ ὑμεῖς ὑπὸ τῶν ἰδίων συμφυλετῶν καθὼς καὶ αὐτοὶ ὑπὸ τῶν Ἰουδαίων

ymeis gar mimetai egenethete, adelphoi, ton ekklesion toy theoy ton oyson en te Ioydaia en Christo Iesoy, oti ta ayta epathete kai ymeis ypo ton idion symphyleton kathos kai aytoi ypo ton Ioydaion

KJV: For ye, brethren, became followers of the churches of God which in Judea are in Christ Jesus: for ye also have suffered like things of your own countrymen, even as they have of the Jews:

AKJV: For you, brothers, became followers of the churches of God which in Judaea are in Christ Jesus: for you also have suffered like things of your own countrymen, even as they have of the Jews:

ASV: For ye, brethren, became imitators of the churches of God which are in Judæa in Christ Jesus: for ye also suffered the same things of your own countrymen, even as they did of the Jews;

YLT: for ye became imitators, brethren, of the assemblies of God that are in Judea in Christ Jesus, because such things ye suffered, even ye, from your own countrymen, as also they from the Jews,

Exposition: 1Thessalonians 2:14 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For ye, brethren, became followers of the churches of God which in Judea are in Christ Jesus: for ye also have suffered like things of your own countrymen, even as they have of the Jews:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Thessalonians 2:15

Greek

τῶν καὶ τὸν κύριον ἀποκτεινάντων Ἰησοῦν καὶ ⸀τοὺς προφήτας καὶ ἡμᾶς ἐκδιωξάντων, καὶ θεῷ μὴ ἀρεσκόντων, καὶ πᾶσιν ἀνθρώποις ἐναντίων,

ton kai ton kyrion apokteinanton Iesoyn kai toys prophetas kai emas ekdioxanton, kai theo me areskonton, kai pasin anthropois enantion,

KJV: Who both killed the Lord Jesus, and their own prophets, and have persecuted us; and they please not God, and are contrary to all men:

AKJV: Who both killed the Lord Jesus, and their own prophets, and have persecuted us; and they please not God, and are contrary to all men:

ASV: who both killed the Lord Jesus and the prophets, and drove out us, and please not God, and are contrary to all men;

YLT: who did both put to death the Lord Jesus and their own prophets, and did persecute us, and God they are not pleasing, and to all men are contrary,

Exposition: 1Thessalonians 2:15 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Who both killed the Lord Jesus, and their own prophets, and have persecuted us; and they please not God, and are contrary to all men:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Thessalonians 2:16

Greek

κωλυόντων ἡμᾶς τοῖς ἔθνεσιν λαλῆσαι ἵνα σωθῶσιν, εἰς τὸ ἀναπληρῶσαι αὐτῶν τὰς ἁμαρτίας πάντοτε. ἔφθασεν δὲ ἐπʼ αὐτοὺς ἡ ⸀ὀργὴ εἰς τέλος.

kolyonton emas tois ethnesin lalesai ina sothosin, eis to anaplerosai ayton tas amartias pantote. ephthasen de ep aytoys e orge eis telos.

KJV: Forbidding us to speak to the Gentiles that they might be saved, to fill up their sins alway: for the wrath is come upon them to the uttermost.

AKJV: Forbidding us to speak to the Gentiles that they might be saved, to fill up their sins always: for the wrath is come on them to the uttermost.

ASV: forbidding us to speak to the Gentiles that they may be saved; to fill up their sins always: but the wrath is come upon them to the uttermost.

YLT: forbidding us to speak to the nations that they might be saved, to fill up their sins always, but the anger did come upon them--to the end!

Exposition: 1Thessalonians 2:16 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Forbidding us to speak to the Gentiles that they might be saved, to fill up their sins alway: for the wrath is come upon them to the uttermost.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Thessalonians 2:17

Greek

Ἡμεῖς δέ, ἀδελφοί, ἀπορφανισθέντες ἀφʼ ὑμῶν πρὸς καιρὸν ὥρας, προσώπῳ οὐ καρδίᾳ, περισσοτέρως ἐσπουδάσαμεν τὸ πρόσωπον ὑμῶν ἰδεῖν ἐν πολλῇ ἐπιθυμίᾳ.

Emeis de, adelphoi, aporphanisthentes aph ymon pros kairon oras, prosopo oy kardia, perissoteros espoydasamen to prosopon ymon idein en polle epithymia.

KJV: But we, brethren, being taken from you for a short time in presence, not in heart, endeavoured the more abundantly to see your face with great desire.

AKJV: But we, brothers, being taken from you for a short time in presence, not in heart, endeavored the more abundantly to see your face with great desire.

ASV: But we, brethren, being bereaved of you for a short season, in presence not in heart, endeavored the more exceedingly to see your face with great desire:

YLT: And we, brethren, having been taken from you for the space of an hour--in presence, not in heart--did hasten the more abundantly to see your face in much desire,

Exposition: 1Thessalonians 2:17 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But we, brethren, being taken from you for a short time in presence, not in heart, endeavoured the more abundantly to see your face with great desire.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Thessalonians 2:18

Greek

⸀διότι ἠθελήσαμεν ἐλθεῖν πρὸς ὑμᾶς, ἐγὼ μὲν Παῦλος καὶ ἅπαξ καὶ δίς, καὶ ἐνέκοψεν ἡμᾶς ὁ Σατανᾶς.

dioti ethelesamen elthein pros ymas, ego men Paylos kai apax kai dis, kai enekopsen emas o Satanas.

KJV: Wherefore we would have come unto you, even I Paul, once and again; but Satan hindered us.

AKJV: Why we would have come to you, even I Paul, once and again; but Satan hindered us.

ASV: because we would fain have come unto you, I Paul once and again; and Satan hindered us.

YLT: wherefore we wished to come unto you, (I indeed Paul,) both once and again, and the Adversary did hinder us;

Exposition: 1Thessalonians 2:18 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Wherefore we would have come unto you, even I Paul, once and again; but Satan hindered us.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Thessalonians 2:19

Greek

τίς γὰρ ἡμῶν ἐλπὶς ἢ χαρὰ ἢ στέφανος καυχήσεως— ἢ οὐχὶ καὶ ὑμεῖς— ἔμπροσθεν τοῦ κυρίου ἡμῶν Ἰησοῦ ἐν τῇ αὐτοῦ παρουσίᾳ;

tis gar emon elpis e chara e stephanos kaycheseos e oychi kai ymeis emprosthen toy kyrioy emon Iesoy en te aytoy paroysia;

KJV: For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming?

AKJV: For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even you in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming?

ASV: For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of glorying? Are not even ye, before our Lord Jesus at his coming?

YLT: for what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? are not even ye before our Lord Jesus Christ in his presence?

Exposition: 1Thessalonians 2:19 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Thessalonians 2:20

Greek

ὑμεῖς γάρ ἐστε ἡ δόξα ἡμῶν καὶ ἡ χαρά.

ymeis gar este e doxa emon kai e chara.

KJV: For ye are our glory and joy.

AKJV: For you are our glory and joy.

ASV: For ye are our glory and our joy.

YLT: for ye are our glory and joy.

Exposition: 1Thessalonians 2:20 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For ye are our glory and joy.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.