1 Thessalonians 1:7

1:7 As a result you became an example ¹  to all the believers in Macedonia and in Achaia.

1 Thessalonians 2:1

Paul’s Ministry in Thessalonica

2:1 For you yourselves know, brothers and sisters, ²  about our coming to you – it has not proven to be purposeless. ³ 

1 Thessalonians 2:6

2:6 nor to seek glory from people, either from you or from others,

1 Thessalonians 2:11

2:11 As you know, we treated each one of you as a father treats his own children,

1 Thessalonians 3:4

3:4 For in fact when we were with you, we were telling you in advance that we would suffer affliction, and so it has happened, as you well know. ⁴ 

1 Thessalonians 4:3

4:3 For this is God’s will: that you become holy, ⁵  that you keep away from sexual immorality,

1 Thessalonians 5:4

5:4 But you, brothers and sisters, ⁶  are not in the darkness for the day to overtake you like a thief would.

1 Thessalonians 5:9

5:9 For God did not destine us for wrath ⁷  but for gaining salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.

[1:7]  ¹ tc Most mss (א A C D² F G Ψ 0278 Ï) have the plural τύπους (tupou", “examples”) here, while a few important witnesses have the singular τύπον (tupon, “example”; B D*^,c 6 33 81 104 1739 1881 pc lat). With ὑμᾶς (Jumas, “you”) immediately preceding, the plural form looks motivated: Scribes would be expected to change the singular to the plural here. Although the external evidence for the singular reading is not overwhelming, the internal evidence for it is compelling.

[2:1]  ² tn Grk “brothers.” See note on the phrase “brothers and sisters” in 1:4.

[2:1]  ³ tn Grk “has not become empty.” Paul is defending himself against the charge that he lacked earnestness and personal concern for them, but appeared in their city out of greed or egotism. In his defense he appeals to what they recall of his ministry and what has become of it since he left, all of which demonstrates his God-given earnestness and effectiveness.

[3:4]  ³ tn Grk “just as it also occurred and you know.”

[4:3]  ⁴ tn Or “your sanctification.”

[5:4]  ⁵ tn Grk “brothers.” See note on the phrase “brothers and sisters” in 1:4.

[5:9]  ⁶ sn God did not destine us for wrath. In context this refers to the outpouring of God’s wrath on the earth in the day of the Lord (1 Thess 5:2-4).