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Paul usually includes a thanksgiving after the prescript in his epistles (except in [[Epistle to the Galatians|Galatians]]), where he mentions the good qualities of the recipients.{{sfn|Esler|2007|p=1215}} |
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* "You who are troubled, rest with us": For those afflicted and persecuted for the sake of righteousness, "rest" is offered as a relaxation, at least for a while, as the churches in Judea, Samaria and Galilee had, after a wave of persecution since the death of Stephen ({{bibleverse|Acts|9:31|KJV}}) and as the Christians had at the destruction of Jerusalem.<ref name="gill_2Thes1_7"/> Although the time of destruction was a day of vengeance for the unbelieving Jews, it were times of refreshing to the saints, who were now delivered from their persecutors.<ref name="gill_2Thes1_7"/> It could also refer to a rest to all eternity for the saints after death in the grave, and at the coming of the Lord, when they shall rest from all their works, freed from sin, the temptations of Satan, and the persecutions of men ({{bibleverse|Job|3:17|KJV}}); this will be enjoyed together with the apostles and other believers, will enhance the 'heavenly glory, rest, and felicity', as they will be sharers in it with the apostles of [[Jesus|Jesus Christ]], and have the same crown of glory.<ref name="gill_2Thes1_7"/> |
* "You who are troubled, rest with us": For those afflicted and persecuted for the sake of righteousness, "rest" is offered as a relaxation, at least for a while, as the churches in Judea, Samaria and Galilee had, after a wave of persecution since the death of Stephen ({{bibleverse|Acts|9:31|KJV}}) and as the Christians had at the destruction of Jerusalem.<ref name="gill_2Thes1_7"/> Although the time of destruction was a day of vengeance for the unbelieving Jews, it were times of refreshing to the saints, who were now delivered from their persecutors.<ref name="gill_2Thes1_7"/> It could also refer to a rest to all eternity for the saints after death in the grave, and at the coming of the Lord, when they shall rest from all their works, freed from sin, the temptations of Satan, and the persecutions of men ({{bibleverse|Job|3:17|KJV}}); this will be enjoyed together with the apostles and other believers, will enhance the 'heavenly glory, rest, and felicity', as they will be sharers in it with the apostles of [[Jesus|Jesus Christ]], and have the same crown of glory.<ref name="gill_2Thes1_7"/> |
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.jpg) Fragments showing First Epistle to the Thessalonians 5:8–10 on Papyrus 30, from the third century. | |
| Book | Second Epistle to the Thessalonians |
| Category | Pauline epistles |
| Christian Bible part | New Testament |
| Order in the Christian part | 14 |
2 Thessalonians 1 is the first chapter of the Second Epistle to the Thessalonians in the New Testament of the Christian Bible. Traditionally, it is believed to be written for the church in Thessalonica by Apostle Paul, likely in Corinth shortly after the first epistle (which was written in about 50-51 CE[1]),[2] although there were debatable charges that it is the work of a secondary imitator after Paul's death (in 70s to 100 CE).[3]
Text
The original text is written in Koine Greek. This chapter is divided into 12 verses.
Some most ancient manuscripts containing this chapter are:
- Papyrus 30 (3rd century)
- Codex Vaticanus (325–350)
- Codex Sinaiticus (330–360)
- Codex Alexandrinus (400–440)
- Codex Freerianus (ca. 450; extant: verses 1–3, 10–11)
- Codex Claromontanus (ca. 550)
Prescript (1:1–2)
As common in the letters of ancient Mediterranean, this epistle begins with a prescript comprising the names of the senders (Paul, Silvanus and Timothy), the addressees (the ekklēsia/church of the Thessalonians) and a brief greeting, which is identical to the prescript in 1 Thessalonians 1:1.[4].
Verse 1
- Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy,
- To the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ:[5]
Verse 2
- Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.[6]
Thanksgiving and Encouragement (1:3-12)
Paul usually includes a thanksgiving after the prescript in his epistles (except in Galatians), where he mentions the good qualities of the recipients.[7]
Verse 7
- and to give you who are troubled rest with us when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels,[8]
- "You who are troubled, rest with us": For those afflicted and persecuted for the sake of righteousness, "rest" is offered as a relaxation, at least for a while, as the churches in Judea, Samaria and Galilee had, after a wave of persecution since the death of Stephen (Acts 9:31) and as the Christians had at the destruction of Jerusalem.[9] Although the time of destruction was a day of vengeance for the unbelieving Jews, it were times of refreshing to the saints, who were now delivered from their persecutors.[9] It could also refer to a rest to all eternity for the saints after death in the grave, and at the coming of the Lord, when they shall rest from all their works, freed from sin, the temptations of Satan, and the persecutions of men (Job 3:17); this will be enjoyed together with the apostles and other believers, will enhance the 'heavenly glory, rest, and felicity', as they will be sharers in it with the apostles of Jesus Christ, and have the same crown of glory.[9]
- "When the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven": Jesus Christ has been hidden, since a cloud received him up to heaven out of the sight of the apostles, and has not been seen with corporeal eyes by the people on earth since then, except by a very few, such as Stephen and Paul who have only seen him by an eye of faith.[9] At his second coming there will be a revelation of him, and every eye shall see him. This revelation of him will be "from heaven", where he was received at his ascension and will be retained until the end of all things, and from there the saints expect him to descend in person, to be revealed and to appear to the view of everyone.[9]
- "His mighty angels": will add to the glory, majesty, and solemnity of Jesus' appearance.[9] The words from the original text may be rendered, "with the angels of his power", as in the Vulgate Latin, Arabic, and Ethiopian versions.[9] The Syriac version reads, "with the power of his angels".[9] These are called his angels, because he is the Creator of them, and the object of their worship and adoration, and he is the Lord and head of them, and they are ministering spirits to him and his. They are "mighty" angels, because they excel all other creatures in strength; a remarkable instance of the might and strength of angels is in (2 Kings 19:35), for they will be the ministers of the power of Christ in gathering the elect from the four winds, and all nations, before Christ; and in taking out of his kingdom all that offend, and do iniquity; and in severing the righteous from the wicked; and in casting the latter into the furnace of fire.[9]
See also
- Jesus Christ
- Paul of Tarsus
- Silvanus
- Thessalonica
- Timothy
- Related Bible parts: 1 Thessalonians 1, Revelation 6, Revelation 19
References
- ^ Esler, Philip F. (2007). "71. 1 Thessalonians". In Barton, John; Muddiman, John (eds.). The Oxford Bible Commentary (first (paperback) ed.). Oxford University Press. p. 1199. ISBN 978-0199277186. Retrieved February 6, 2019.
- ^ Best, E. (1972), A Commentary on the First and Second Epistles to the Thessalonians, Black's New Testament Commentaries (London: Adam £ Charles Black). p. 59; apud Esler 2007, p. 1213. Quote: 'to meet a new situation in respect of eschatology and a deteriorating situation in respect of idleness', although 'we do not know from where Paul received his information'.
- ^ Esler 2007, pp. 1213–1214. sfn error: multiple targets (2×): CITEREFEsler2007 (help)
- ^ Esler 2007, pp. 1214–1215. sfn error: multiple targets (2×): CITEREFEsler2007 (help)
- ^ 2 Thessalonians 1:1 NKJV
- ^ 2 Thessalonians 1:2 NKJV
- ^ Esler 2007, p. 1215. sfn error: multiple targets (2×): CITEREFEsler2007 (help)
- ^ 2 Thessalonians 1:7 NKJV
- ^ a b c d e f g h i John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible – 2 Thessalonians 1:7
Bibliography
- Esler, Philip F. (2007). "72. 2 Thessalonians". In Barton, John; Muddiman, John (eds.). The Oxford Bible Commentary (first (paperback) ed.). Oxford University Press. pp. 1213–1220. ISBN 978-0199277186. Retrieved February 6, 2019.