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Known by Its Fruit
Commentators agree that while God's "election" is a divine act, it is not a complete mystery. Paul was confident the Thessalonians were chosen because he saw clear evidence in their lives. This proof included their "work of faith, labor of love, and patience of hope" (v. 3). A genuine, active faith that transforms a person's life is presented as the primary sign of God's elective love.
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1 Thessalonians
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Thessalonians 1:4
18th Century
Theologian
Knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God. The margin here reads, "beloved of God, your election." The difference depends merely on …
AT Robertson
On 1 Thessalonians 1:4
Knowing (ειδοτες). Second perfect active participle of οιδα (ειδον), a so-called causal participle=since we know, the third partic…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Thessalonians 1:4
19th Century
Bishop
“The reason why the sight delights us is because it proves that God loves you, and has set His heart upon you.”
Beloved.—Th…
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Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Thessalonians 1:2–4
19th Century
Preacher
Paul had a very high opinion of the Church in Thessalonica, and no doubt it deserved it. See how he speaks of it — with such confidence. Knowin…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Thessalonians 1:4
If v.2b supplies the manner of thanksgiving and v.3 the occasion, v.4 gives its ultimate cause. Intuitive knowledge of the Thessalonian believers’ …
John Calvin
On 1 Thessalonians 1:4
16th Century
Theologian
Knowing, brethren beloved. The participle knowing may apply to Paul as well as to the Thessalonians. Erasmus refers it to the The…
John Gill
On 1 Thessalonians 1:4
17th Century
Pastor
Knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God . Which intends not an election to an office, for this epistle is written not to th…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Thessalonians 1:1–5
17th Century
Minister
Just as all good comes from God, so no good can be hoped for by sinners, except from God in Christ. And the best good may be expected from God, as …