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Receive It as God's Word
Paul celebrates that the Thessalonians recognized his message not as mere human philosophy or eloquence, but as the very word of God. Commentators stress that this is the foundation of a resilient faith. A belief built on human reasoning can be undone by clever arguments, but a faith that accepts Scripture as God's divine and true revelation provides the strength to endure any trial.
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1 Thessalonians
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Thessalonians 2:13
18th Century
Theologian
For this cause also thank we God. In addition to the reasons for thankfulness already suggested, the apostle here refers to the fact that …
AT Robertson
On 1 Thessalonians 2:13
And for this cause we also (κα δια τουτο κα ημεις). Note κα twice. We as well as you are grateful for the way the gospel was recei…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Thessalonians 2:13
19th Century
Bishop
The first part of this chapter draws attention to the Apostles’ part in the conversion of Thessalonica. From this point (roughly speaking)…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Thessalonians 2:13
Having already thanked God in 1:2–3 for their progress, Paul now does so again by alluding to 1:5–10, which describes specifically how the Thessalo…
John Calvin
On 1 Thessalonians 2:13
16th Century
Theologian
Therefore we give thanks. Having spoken of his ministry, he returns to address the Thessalonians, so that he may always commend that mutua…
John Gill
On 1 Thessalonians 2:13
17th Century
Pastor
For this cause also thank we God without ceasing
As for their election of God, (1 Thessalonians 1:4) so …
Matthew Henry
On 1 Thessalonians 2:13–16
17th Century
Minister
We should receive the word of God with affections suitable to its holiness, wisdom, truth, and goodness. The words of men are frail and perishing, …