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Bob Utley You Can Understand the Bible - 1 Thessalonians 2

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Bob Utley You Can Understand the Bible - 1 Thessalonians 2

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Chapter Level Commentary: 1 Thessalonians 2

PARAGRAPH DIVISIONS OF MODERN TRANSLATIONS

UBS⁴ NKJV NRSV TEV NJB Paul's Ministry in Thessalonica Paul's Conduct Paul's Life and Work Paul's Work in Thessalonica Paul's Example in Thessalonika 1Th_2:1-12 1Th_2:1-12 1Th_2:1-8 1Th_2:1-9 1Th_2:1-7 a 1Th_2:7-12 1Th_2:9-12 1Th_2:10-12 Their Conversion The Faith and Patience of the Thessalonians 1Th_2:13-16 1Th_2:13-16 1Th_2:13-16 1Th_2:13-16 1Th_2:13-16 Paul's Desire to Visit the Church Again Longing to See Them Paul's Affection for the Thessalonians Paul's Desire to Visit Them Again Paul's Anxiety 1 THESSALONIANS (2:17-3:13) 1 THESSALONIANS (2:17-3:13) 1 THESSALONIANS (2:17-3:13) 1Th_2:17-20 1Th_2:17-20 1Th_2:17-20 1Th_2:17-20 1Th_2:17-20 READING CYCLE THREE (from "hyperlink")

FOLLOWING THE ORIGINAL AUTHOR'S INTENT AT THE PARAGRAPH LEVEL

This is a study guide commentary which means that you are responsible for your own interpretation of the Bible. Each of us must walk in the light we have. You, the Bible, and the Holy Spirit are priority in interpretation. You must not relinquish this to a commentator.

Read the chapter in one sitting. Identify the subjects. Compare your subject divisions with the five translations above. Paragraphing is not inspired but it is the key to following the original author's intent which is the heart of interpretation. Every paragraph has one and only one subject.

1. First paragraph

2. Second paragraph

3. Third paragraph

4. Etc.

CONTEXTUAL INSIGHTS TO 1Th_2:1-13

A. This chapter reflects the growing Jewish opposition to the Church in Thessalonica (cf. Act_17:1-9).

B. This chapter expresses in a wonderful way the characteristics of a true minister. Paul presented these characteristics in three contrasting pairs: first the negative, then the positive (1Th_2:3-7). Paul defends his message, method, and motives.

C. 1Th_2:10-12 is a summary of 1Th_2:1-9.

D. This chapter reflects some confusion among English translations on where the Greek text should be divided:

1. 1Th_2:6-7.

2. 1Th_2:11-12.

E. Paul digresses in 1Th_2:14-16 to discuss his current situation in Corinth and a summary of his first experiences with Jewish opposition. These verses are Paul's strongest negative comments about the Jews (except for Romans 9-11).

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

This is a study guide commentary which means that you are responsible for your own interpretation of the Bible. Each of us must walk in the light we have. You, the Bible, and the Holy Spirit are priority in interpretation. You must not relinquish this to a commentator.

These discussion questions are provided to help you think through the major issues of this section of the book. They are meant to be thought provoking, not definitive.

1. Who was attacking Paul and why?

2. Why was Paul so firm in denying compensation for his preaching?

3. Why does Paul bring in the subject of Jewish opposition to the gospel?

4. What does 1Th_2:16 mean to the Jewish nation as to God's purposes?

5. Why are 1Th_2:17-20 so emotional?