1Th 4:2. Παραγγελίας, commandments) Paul uses this word at this very early time, when writing to the Thessalonians, whose piety took it in the right spirit, as did also the piety of Timothy, to whom he gives his commands with the greatest sternness. The same word occurs, 1Th 4:11; 2Th 3:4; 2Th 3:6; 2Th 3:10; 2Th 3:12. In addressing other churches subsequently, when his authority was established, he uses it very seldom.