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People are the Reward
Commentators agree that Paul's ultimate "glory and joy" were not personal achievements or accolades, but the Thessalonian believers themselves. Their conversion and spiritual health were the "seals" of his ministry, representing the true and lasting measure of success in God's work.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Thessalonians 2:20
18th Century
Theologian
For you are our glory and joy. The meaning is, that the source of happiness to a minister of the gospel in the day of judgment will be the…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Thessalonians 2:20
Finally, Paul declares that the Thessalonians are his “glory and joy.” Not only will they be this when Christ returns; they are so right now. So he…
John Gill
On 1 Thessalonians 2:20
17th Century
Pastor
For you are our glory and joy .
] Or "our joy", as the Syriac, Arabic, and Ethiopic versions read; this is a repetit…
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Thessalonians 2:17–20
17th Century
Minister
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…