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Suffering as a Sign of Faith
Commentators explain that Paul encouraged the Thessalonians by showing them their suffering was not a sign of failure, but a mark of authenticity. Their experience mirrored the persecution faced by the very first churches in Judea. This shared trial was evidence that their faith was genuine and that they were part of the true, universal church.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Thessalonians 2:14
18th Century
Theologian
For you, brethren, became followers of the churches of God which in Judea are in Christ Jesus. Which are united to the Lord Jesus, or whic…
AT Robertson
On 1 Thessalonians 2:14
Imitators of the churches of God which are in Judea (μιμητα των εκκλησιων του θεου των ουσων εν τη Ιουδαια). On μιμητα see on 1:5.…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Thessalonians 2:14
19th Century
Bishop
For you.—“The effectual power of this word upon you is shown in your joining the Church in spite of such difficulties.”
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Thessalonians 2:14
The word “for” confirms the principal statement of v.13—their ready acceptance of God’s word. Welcoming the word and enduring sufferings because of…
John Calvin
On 1 Thessalonians 2:14
16th Century
Theologian
For you became imitators. If you are inclined to restrict this to the clause immediately connected with it, the meaning will be that the p…
John Gill
On 1 Thessalonians 2:14
17th Century
Pastor
For you, brethren, became followers of the churches of God ,
&c.] As of the Lord and of the apostle, ([Reference 1 T…
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, …