Imitators of us and of the Lord (μιμητα ημων κα του κυριου). Μιμητης (-της expresses the agent) is from μιμεομα, to imitate and th…

And you became followers of us. "You became imitators—mimhtai—of us." This does not mean that they became followers of Paul, Sila…

And you became followers.—Not so much a separate reason for believing them elected of God because of their receptiveness, but an e…

Ah! dear friends, we read of one who was more honourable than his brothers because his mother bore him with sorrow. And so when faith is born in th…

In v.6, Paul introduces a new point in his explanation of how he knew God had chosen the Thessalonians (cf. v.4). In a relatively short time they “…

And you became imitators. To increase their eagerness, he declares that there is a mutual agreement, and harmony, as it were, between his …

And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord
So far followers of them as they were of Christ, in embracing the Gos…

When careless, ignorant, and immoral persons are turned from their carnal pursuits and connections, to believe in and obey the Lord Jesus, to live …

The Apostle wishes to strengthen the Church in the face of tribulations. First, he addre es present tribulations in the first letter to the The alo…