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9 Now about your love for one another we do not need to write to you, for you yourselves have been taught by God to love each other. 10 And in fact, you do love all of God’s family throughout Macedonia. Yet we urge you, brothers and sisters, to do so more and more, 11 and to make it your ambition to lead a…
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Paul urges believers to live in a way that pleases God, emphasizing sanctification and avoidance of sexual immorality. He stresses the importance of controlling desires and caring for others, warning that rejection of these teachings equates to rejecting God. Ultimately, the call is to embrace holiness and honor divine guidelines in relationships.
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6 But now Timothy has come to us from you and brought us good news about your faith and love. He reported that you always have good memories of us and that you long to see us, as we also long to see you. 7 Therefore, brothers and sisters, in all our distress and affliction, we were encouraged about…
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3 So when we could stand it no longer, we thought it best to be left by ourselves in Athens. 2 We sent Timothy, who is our brother and co-worker in God’s service in spreading the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith, 3 so that no one would be unsettled by these trials. For you know quite well that we…
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17 But, brothers and sisters, when we were orphaned by being separated from you for a short time (in person, not in thought), out of our intense longing we made every effort to see you. 18 For we wanted to come to you—certainly I, Paul, did, again and again—but Satan blocked our way. 19 For what is our hope, our joy, or…
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13 And we also thank God continually because, when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as a human word, but as it actually is, the word of God, which is indeed at work in you who believe. 14 For you, brothers and sisters, became imitators of God’s churches in Judea, which are in…
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In 1 Thessalonians 2:10-12, Paul recalls his dedicated conduct among the believers, urging them to emulate his example. Emphasizing the importance of nurturing relationships, both biological and spiritual, he highlights that fathers must invest quality time and teachings in their children’s lives, fostering a strong foundation of faith and accountability.
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In 1 Thessalonians 2:5-9, Paul emphasizes genuine motivations in ministry, contrasting his selflessness with flattery often used by false teachers. He models compassionate leadership and aims to inspire the Thessalonian church through love and example, encouraging them to embrace pastoral care and self-reliance in their spiritual journeys.
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The passage emphasizes the significance of preaching the gospel despite challenges, as demonstrated by Paul and Silas’s experiences in Philippi and Thessalonica. Their unwavering faith amid hardships illustrates the transformative power of resilience. Believers are entrusted with the gospel, encouraging them to share it boldly, without compromising its truth.
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In 1 Thessalonians 1:2-10, Paul expresses gratitude and deep commitment to the Thessalonian believers, highlighting their faith, love, and endurance amidst trials. He emphasizes the transformative power of the gospel through the Holy Spirit, encourages modeling positive Christian behavior, and acknowledges their exemplary witness to others, urging continual prayer and devotion.
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