1 Thessalonians 2:15

2:15 who killed both the Lord Jesus and the prophets ¹  and persecuted us severely. ²  They are displeasing to God and are opposed to all people,

1 Thessalonians 3:9

3:9 For how can we thank God enough for you, ³  for all the joy we feel ⁴  because of you before our God?

1 Thessalonians 3:12

3:12 And may the Lord cause you to increase and abound in love for one another and for all, just as we do for you,

1 Thessalonians 4:6

4:6 In this matter no one should violate the rights of his brother or take advantage of him, ⁵  because the Lord is the avenger in all these cases, ⁶  as we also told you earlier and warned you solemnly.

1 Thessalonians 4:10

4:10 And indeed you are practicing it toward all the brothers and sisters ⁷  in all of Macedonia. But we urge you, brothers and sisters, to do so more and more, ⁸ 

1 Thessalonians 5:14-15

5:14 And we urge you, brothers and sisters, ⁹  admonish the undisciplined, comfort the discouraged, help the weak, be patient toward all. 5:15 See that no one pays back evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good for one another and for all.

[2:15]  ¹ tc ἰδίους (idious, “their own prophets”) is found in D¹ Ψ Ï sy Mcion^T. This is obviously a secondary reading. Marcion’s influence may stand behind part of the tradition, but the Byzantine text probably added the adjective in light of its mention in v. 14 and as a clarification or interpretation of which prophets were in view.

[2:15]  ² tn Or “and drove us out” (cf. Acts 17:5-10).

[3:9]  ³ tn Grk “what thanks can we render to God about you.”

[3:9]  ⁴ tn Grk “all the joy with which we rejoice.”

[4:6]  ⁵ tn Grk “not to transgress against or defraud his brother in the matter,” continuing the sentence of vv. 3-5.

[4:6]  ⁶ tn Grk “concerning all these things.”

[4:10]  ⁷ tn Grk “brothers”; this applies to the second occurrence as well. See note on the phrase “brothers and sisters” in 1:4.

[4:10]  ⁸ sn To do so more and more. See 1 Thess 4:1.

[5:14]  ⁹ tn Grk “brothers.” See note on the phrase “brothers and sisters” in 1:4.