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href="/esv/1_thessalonians/2.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />For you know how, like a father with his children,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />For you know that we treated each of you as a father treats his own children—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />just as you know how each one of you, as a father his own children,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_thessalonians/2.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />As ye know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you, as a father <i>doth</i> his children,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_thessalonians/2.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />as you know how we exhorted, and comforted, and charged every one of you, as a father <i>does</i> his own children,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_thessalonians/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />just as you know how <i>we were</i> exhorting and encouraging and imploring each one of you as a father <i>would</i> his own children,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_thessalonians/2.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />just as you know how we were exhorting and encouraging and imploring each one of you as a father would his own children,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_thessalonians/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />just as you know how we <i>were</i> exhorting and encouraging and imploring each one of you as a father <i>would</i> his own children,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />just as you know how we <i>were</i> exhorting and encouraging and bearing witness to each one of you as a father <i>would</i> his own children,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />For you know how we were exhorting and encouraging and imploring each one of you just as a father does [in dealing with] his own children, [guiding you]<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />As you know, like a father with his own children,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />As you know, like a father with his own children,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_thessalonians/2.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />as ye know how we dealt with each one of you, as a father with his own children, exhorting you, and encouraging you, and testifying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />You also know we did everything for you that parents would do for their own children. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_thessalonians/2.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />as ye know how we dealt with each one of you, as a father with his own children, exhorting you, and encouraging you, and testifying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_thessalonians/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />You know very well that we treated each of you the way a father treats his children. We comforted you and encouraged you. Yet, we insisted that<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />You know that we treated each one of you just as parents treat their own children. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_thessalonians/2.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />You know very well that we treated each of you the way a father treats his children. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_thessalonians/2.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />As you know, we treated each one of you as a father treats his own children,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_thessalonians/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />As you know, as a father with his own children,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />As ye know how we exhorted, and comforted, and charged every one of you, as a father doth his children,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />For you know that we acted towards every one of you as a father does towards his own children, encouraging and cheering you,<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />For you know that we treated each of you as a father treats his own children—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_thessalonians/2.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />As you know, we exhorted, comforted, and implored every one of you, as a father does his own children, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />even as you have known how we are exhorting each one of you, as a father his own children, and comforting, and testifying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />just as you know how each one of you, as a father his own children,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> even as ye have known, how each one of you, as a father his own children, we are exhorting you, and comforting, and testifying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />As ye know how each one of you, as a father his children, comforting and encouraging, and testifying,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />As you know in what manner, entreating and comforting you, (as a father doth his children,) <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And you know the manner, with each one of you, like a father with his sons,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_thessalonians/2.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />As you know, we treated each one of you as a father treats his children,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_thessalonians/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />As you know, we dealt with each one of you like a father with his children,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />You know how we exhorted and encouraged and charged every one of you, as a father does his children,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />Just as you know that we have been like a father to each one of you, pleading with his children, and we comfort your hearts and charge you<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />as indeed you know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you, as a father his children,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />as you know, exhorting each one of you, as a father of his own children, and comforting you,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />as ye know how <i>we treated</i> every one of you, as a father doth his children, exhorting you, and admonishing, and conjuring you,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />you likewise know, that we exhorted and encouraged every one of you, as a father doth his children,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />For you know that we acted towards every one of you as a father does towards his own children, encouraging and cheering you,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />as ye know how <i>we dealt</i> with each one of you, as a father with his own children, exhorting you, and encouraging <i>you</i>, and testifying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />as ye know <i>likewise,</i> how we exhorted and comforted every one of you, as a father his children;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_thessalonians/2-11.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sgDUoqNjFio?start=199" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Paul's Ministry</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">10</span>You are witnesses, and so is God, of how holy, righteous, and blameless our conduct was among you who believed. <span class="reftext">11</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2509.htm" title="2509: kathaper (Adv) -- Even as, just as. From katha and per; exactly as.">For</a> <a href="/greek/1492.htm" title="1492: oidate (V-RIA-2P) -- To know, remember, appreciate. ">you know</a> <a href="/greek/5613.htm" title="5613: hōs (Adv) -- Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.">that we treated</a> <a href="/greek/1538.htm" title="1538: hekaston (Adj-AMS) -- Each (of more than two), every one. As if a superlative of hekas; each or every.">each</a> <a href="/greek/1520.htm" title="1520: hena (Adj-AMS) -- One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one."></a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymōn (PPro-G2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">of you</a> <a href="/greek/5613.htm" title="5613: hōs (Adv) -- Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.">as</a> <a href="/greek/3962.htm" title="3962: patēr (N-NMS) -- Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a father.">a father</a> <a href="/greek/1438.htm" title="1438: heautou (RefPro-GM3S) -- Himself, herself, itself. ">treats his own</a> <a href="/greek/5043.htm" title="5043: tekna (N-ANP) -- A child, descendent, inhabitant. From the base of timoria; a child.">children—</a> </span> <span class="reftext">12</span>encouraging you, comforting you, and urging you to walk in a manner worthy of God, who calls you into His own kingdom and glory.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/6-4.htm">Ephesians 6:4</a></span><br />Fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath; instead, bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/3-12.htm">Proverbs 3:12</a></span><br />for the LORD disciplines the one He loves, as does a father the son in whom he delights.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/12-5.htm">Hebrews 12:5-11</a></span><br />And you have forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not take lightly the discipline of the Lord, and do not lose heart when He rebukes you. / For the Lord disciplines the one He loves, and He chastises every son He receives.” / Endure suffering as discipline; God is treating you as sons. For what son is not disciplined by his father? ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/8-5.htm">Deuteronomy 8:5</a></span><br />So know in your heart that just as a man disciplines his son, so the LORD your God disciplines you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/4-14.htm">1 Corinthians 4:14-15</a></span><br />I am not writing this to shame you, but to warn you as my beloved children. / Even if you have ten thousand guardians in Christ, you do not have many fathers; for in Christ Jesus I became your father through the gospel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/13-24.htm">Proverbs 13:24</a></span><br />He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him disciplines him diligently.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-21.htm">Colossians 3:21</a></span><br />Fathers, do not provoke your children, so they will not become discouraged.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/6-18.htm">2 Corinthians 6:18</a></span><br />And: “I will be a Father to you, and you will be My sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/22-6.htm">Proverbs 22:6</a></span><br />Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/11-11.htm">Luke 11:11-13</a></span><br />What father among you, if his son asks for a fish, will give him a snake instead? / Or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? / So if you who are evil know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/malachi/3-17.htm">Malachi 3:17</a></span><br />“They will be Mine,” says the LORD of Hosts, “on the day when I prepare My treasured possession. And I will spare them as a man spares his own son who serves him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/103-13.htm">Psalm 103:13</a></span><br />As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/5-3.htm">1 Peter 5:3</a></span><br />not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/29-17.htm">Proverbs 29:17</a></span><br />Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will bring delight to your soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/2-1.htm">2 Timothy 2:1</a></span><br />You therefore, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">As you know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you, as a father does his children,</p><p class="hdg">have.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_thessalonians/4-1.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:1</a></b></br> Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort <i>you</i> by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, <i>so</i> ye would abound more and more.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-11.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:11</a></b></br> Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/20-2.htm">Acts 20:2</a></b></br> And when he had gone over those parts, and had given them much exhortation, he came into Greece,</p><p class="hdg">charged.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/27-19.htm">Numbers 27:19</a></b></br> And set him before Eleazar the priest, and before all the congregation; and give him a charge in their sight.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/3-28.htm">Deuteronomy 3:28</a></b></br> But charge Joshua, and encourage him, and strengthen him: for he shall go over before this people, and he shall cause them to inherit the land which thou shalt see.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/31-14.htm">Deuteronomy 31:14</a></b></br> And the LORD said unto Moses, Behold, thy days approach that thou must die: call Joshua, and present yourselves in the tabernacle of the congregation, that I may give him a charge. And Moses and Joshua went, and presented themselves in the tabernacle of the congregation.</p><p class="hdg">as.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/50-16.htm">Genesis 50:16,17</a></b></br> And they sent a messenger unto Joseph, saying, Thy father did command before he died, saying, … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/22-11.htm">1 Chronicles 22:11-13</a></b></br> Now, my son, the LORD be with thee; and prosper thou, and build the house of the LORD thy God, as he hath said of thee… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/28-9.htm">1 Chronicles 28:9,20</a></b></br> And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the LORD searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/galatians/3-24.htm">Acted</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/9-18.htm">Charged</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-12.htm">Cheering</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-7.htm">Children</a> <a href="/colossians/4-11.htm">Comfort</a> <a href="/colossians/2-2.htm">Comforted</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-6.htm">Comforting</a> <a href="/romans/8-2.htm">Deals</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-13.htm">Dealt</a> <a href="/colossians/2-2.htm">Encouraged</a> <a href="/romans/12-8.htm">Encouraging</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-18.htm">Exhorted</a> <a href="/romans/12-8.htm">Exhorting</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-8.htm">Implored</a> <a href="/acts/9-38.htm">Imploring</a> <a href="/colossians/3-16.htm">Teaching</a> <a href="/colossians/4-13.htm">Testify</a> <a href="/romans/9-1.htm">Testifying</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-8.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-5.htm">Used</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-10.htm">Witness</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_timothy/1-13.htm">Acted</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-11.htm">Charged</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-45.htm">Cheering</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-5.htm">Children</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-2.htm">Comfort</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-7.htm">Comforted</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-12.htm">Comforting</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-7.htm">Deals</a> <a href="/genesis/12-16.htm">Dealt</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-7.htm">Encouraged</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-12.htm">Encouraging</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-3.htm">Exhorted</a> <a href="/titus/2-6.htm">Exhorting</a> <a href="/matthew/8-34.htm">Implored</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-12.htm">Imploring</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-9.htm">Teaching</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-21.htm">Testify</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-14.htm">Testifying</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-12.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-17.htm">Used</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-6.htm">Witness</a><div class="vheading2">1 Thessalonians 2</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_thessalonians/2-1.htm">In what manner the gospel was brought and preached to the Thessalonians.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_thessalonians/2-18.htm">A reason is rendered both why Paul was so long absent from them, and also so desirous to see them.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Paul appeals to their firsthand awareness of his conduct, underscoring the authenticity and transparency of his ministry. This appeal to personal knowledge is a common rhetorical device in Paul's letters, as seen in <a href="/galatians/4-13.htm">Galatians 4:13</a> and <a href="/2_corinthians/1-7.htm">2 Corinthians 1:7</a>, where he often reminds his audience of their shared experiences.<p><b>that we treated each of you</b><br>Paul's use of "each of you" highlights the individual attention and care given to every member of the Thessalonian church. This reflects the pastoral heart of Paul and his companions, who did not see the church as a mere collective but valued each person. This personal approach is consistent with the early church's emphasis on community and personal relationships, as seen in <a href="/acts/2-42.htm">Acts 2:42-47</a>.<p><b>as a father treats his own children—</b><br>The metaphor of a father is significant in understanding the nature of Paul's ministry. In the Greco-Roman world, a father was seen as a provider, protector, and guide, responsible for the moral and educational upbringing of his children. This imagery conveys Paul's role in nurturing the spiritual growth of the Thessalonians. It also reflects the biblical theme of God as a Father, as seen in passages like <a href="/psalms/103-13.htm">Psalm 103:13</a> and <a href="/matthew/6-9.htm">Matthew 6:9</a>, where God's paternal care is a model for human relationships. This fatherly approach contrasts with the authoritarian or distant leadership styles common in the ancient world, emphasizing instead a relationship based on love, guidance, and personal investment.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a></b><br>The apostle who wrote the letter to the Thessalonians, expressing his pastoral care and concern for the church.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/thessalonica.htm">Thessalonica</a></b><br>A city in Macedonia where Paul established a church during his second missionary journey.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/thessalonian_believers.htm">Thessalonian Believers</a></b><br>The recipients of the letter, who were new converts facing persecution and needing encouragement.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/s/silas_and_timothy.htm">Silas and Timothy</a></b><br>Paul's companions who were with him during his time in Thessalonica and co-authors of the letter.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/f/father-child_relationship.htm">Father-Child Relationship</a></b><br>A metaphor used by Paul to describe his nurturing and guiding role towards the Thessalonian believers.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_leadership_as_parental_care.htm">Spiritual Leadership as Parental Care</a></b><br>Spiritual leaders are called to nurture and guide their congregations with the same care and concern as a father for his children.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_personal_relationships_in_ministry.htm">The Importance of Personal Relationships in Ministry</a></b><br>Ministry is not just about teaching doctrine but also about building personal relationships that encourage and support spiritual growth.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/m/modeling_godly_behavior.htm">Modeling Godly Behavior</a></b><br>Just as children learn from their parents, believers learn from the example set by their spiritual leaders. Leaders should model Christ-like behavior.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/encouragement_and_exhortation.htm">Encouragement and Exhortation</a></b><br>Like a father who encourages his children, spiritual leaders should provide encouragement and exhortation to help believers grow in their faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/b/balancing_discipline_and_love.htm">Balancing Discipline and Love</a></b><br>Effective spiritual leadership involves a balance of discipline and love, guiding believers with truth and grace.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_thessalonians_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Thessalonians 2</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_systemic_racism.htm">What defines a spiritual father's role?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_nursing_homes.htm">What does the Bible say about Christian nursing homes?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_a_spiritual_father's_role.htm">What defines a spiritual father's role?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_the_thessalonian_church_important.htm">What is the significance of the Church at Thessalonica?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(11) <span class= "bld">As</span> (emphatic):" <span class= "ital">we</span> lived holily--just (in fact) as you remember we tried to induce each one of <span class= "ital">you</span> to live."<p><span class= "bld">Every one,--</span>Now they appeal to the <span class= "ital">individual</span> recollection of the Thessalonians. It gives us an incidental glimpse of the apostolic method,--which was, to deal with individual souls. (Comp. <a href="/acts/20-20.htm" title="And how I kept back nothing that was profitable to you, but have showed you, and have taught you publicly, and from house to house,">Acts 20:20</a>; <a href="/acts/20-31.htm" title="Therefore watch, and remember, that by the space of three years I ceased not to warn every one night and day with tears.">Acts 20:31</a>; <a href="/colossians/1-21.htm" title=" And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now has he reconciled">Colossians 1:21</a>.) St. Chrysostom exclaims: "Fancy! not one in all that multitude passed over!" The image is changed from that of motherly tenderness to that of fatherly direction.<p><span class= "bld">Comforted</span> is here used as almost equivalent to "exhorted," or, rather, <span class= "ital">encouraged, </span>when the moral aspirations were beginning to flag.<p><span class= "bld">Charged.</span>--Better, <span class= "ital">adjured;</span> so <a href="/galatians/5-3.htm" title="For I testify again to every man that is circumcised, that he is a debtor to do the whole law.">Galatians 5:3</a>. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 11.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">As ye know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you, as a father doth his children.</span> The translation of this verse is somewhat faulty; it ought to be, as in the R.V., <span class="accented">as ye know how we dealt with each one of you, as a father with his own children, exhorting you, and encouraging you, and testifying</span>. Paul here changes the image from that of a nursing mother to that of a father; because then he was speaking of his tender care for his converts, whereas here he speaks of the instructions and admonitions which he gave them; as a mother he nourished their spiritual life, and as a father he superintended their spiritual education. "Exhorting and comforting and charging;" representing three modes of the apostle's instructions: "exhorting" denotes also encouraging and consoling; "comforting" denotes supporting and sustaining ("Comfort the feeble minded," <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-14.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:14</a>); and "charging" denotes testifying or protesting - a solemn pressing home of the exhortation to the hearers. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_thessalonians/2-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">For</span><br /><span class="grk">καθάπερ</span> <span class="translit">(kathaper)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2509.htm">Strong's 2509: </a> </span><span class="str2">Even as, just as. From katha and per; exactly as.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you know</span><br /><span class="grk">οἴδατε</span> <span class="translit">(oidate)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1492.htm">Strong's 1492: </a> </span><span class="str2">To know, remember, appreciate. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">that [we treated]</span><br /><span class="grk">ὡς</span> <span class="translit">(hōs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5613.htm">Strong's 5613: </a> </span><span class="str2">Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">each</span><br /><span class="grk">ἕκαστον</span> <span class="translit">(hekaston)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1538.htm">Strong's 1538: </a> </span><span class="str2">Each (of more than two), every one. As if a superlative of hekas; each or every.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of you</span><br /><span class="grk">ὑμῶν</span> <span class="translit">(hymōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> </span><span class="str2">You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">as</span><br /><span class="grk">ὡς</span> <span class="translit">(hōs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5613.htm">Strong's 5613: </a> </span><span class="str2">Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a father</span><br /><span class="grk">πατὴρ</span> <span class="translit">(patēr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3962.htm">Strong's 3962: </a> </span><span class="str2">Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a 'father'.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[treats] his own</span><br /><span class="grk">ἑαυτοῦ</span> <span class="translit">(heautou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Reflexive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1438.htm">Strong's 1438: </a> </span><span class="str2">Himself, herself, itself. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">children.</span><br /><span class="grk">τέκνα</span> <span class="translit">(tekna)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5043.htm">Strong's 5043: </a> </span><span class="str2">A child, descendent, inhabitant. 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