Crown of glorying (στεφανος καυχησεως). When a king or conqueror came on a visit he was given a chaplet of glorying. Paul is answe…

For what is our hope. That is, "I had a strong desire to see you, to assist you, and to enjoy your friendship; for you are my hope and joy…

“We were most anxious to come and establish you, for we would lose all our hope and joy and honours if Christ should come and we had lost you.”

Paul’s rhetorical questions tie the Thessalonians into his anticipation of the Lord Jesus’ coming and presence. They will bring him joy and be a vi…

For what is our hope? He confirms that fervent desire, which he had mentioned, since he has his happiness, in a way, treasured up in them.…

For what is our hope, or joy
The apostle here gives a reason why they were so concerned at parting with the Thessalo…

This world is not a place where we are to be always, or long together. In heaven holy souls will meet, and never part again. And though the apostle…

In the preceding section, the Apostle disclosed the nature of his coming to them; here he indicates the nature of their conversion. In addre ing th…