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You accepted what we said as the very word of God—which, of course, it is. And this word continues to work in you who believe. <a href="/esv/1_thessalonians/2.htm">English Standard Version</a> And we also thank God constantly for this, that when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men but as what it really is, the word of God, which is at work in you believers. <a href="/bsb/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> And we continually thank God because, when you received the word of God that you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as it truly is, the word of God, which is also now at work in you who believe. <a href="/blb/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And because of this, we also give thanks to God unceasingly that, having received the word of God by your hearing from us, you accepted not the word of men, but even as truly it is, the word of God, which also works in you who believe. <a href="/kjv/1_thessalonians/2.htm">King James Bible</a> For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe. <a href="/nkjv/1_thessalonians/2.htm">New King James Version</a> For this reason we also thank God without ceasing, because when you received the word of God which you heard from us, you welcomed it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which also effectively works in you who believe. <a href="/nasb_/1_thessalonians/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> For this reason we also constantly thank God that when you received the word of God which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of mere men, but as what it really is, the word of God, which also is at work in you who believe. <a href="/nasb/1_thessalonians/2.htm">NASB 1995</a> For this reason we also constantly thank God that when you received the word of God which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but for what it really is, the word of God, which also performs its work in you who believe. <a href="/nasb77/1_thessalonians/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And for this reason we also constantly thank God that when you received from us the word of God’s message, you accepted it not as the word of men, but for what it really is, the word of God, which also performs its work in you who believe. <a href="/lsb/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And for this reason we also thank God without ceasing that when you received the word of God which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but for what it really is, the word of God, which also is at work in you who believe. <a href="/amp/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And we also thank God continually for this, that when you received the word of God [concerning salvation] which you heard from us, you welcomed it not as the word of [mere] men, but as it truly is, the word of God, which is effectually at work in you who believe [exercising its inherent, supernatural power in those of faith]. <a href="/csb/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> This is why we constantly thank God, because when you received the word of God that you heard from us, you welcomed it not as a human message, but as it truly is, the word of God, which also works effectively in you who believe. <a href="/hcsb/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> This is why we constantly thank God, because when you received the message about God that you heard from us, you welcomed it not as a human message, but as it truly is, the message of God, which also works effectively in you believers. <a href="/asv/1_thessalonians/2.htm">American Standard Version</a> And for this cause we also thank God without ceasing, that, when ye received from us the word of the message, even the word of God, ye accepted it not as the word of men, but, as it is in truth, the word of God, which also worketh in you that believe. <a href="/cev/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> We always thank God that you believed the message we preached. It came from him, and it isn't something made up by humans. You accepted it as God's message, and now he is working in you. <a href="/erv/1_thessalonians/2.htm">English Revised Version</a> And for this cause we also thank God without ceasing, that, when ye received from us the word of the message, even the word of God, ye accepted it not as the word of men, but, as it is in truth, the word of God, which also worketh in you that believe. <a href="/gwt/1_thessalonians/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Here is another reason why we never stop thanking God: When you received God's word from us, you realized it wasn't the word of humans. Instead, you accepted it for what it really is-the word of God. This word is at work in you believers. <a href="/gnt/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Good News Translation</a> And there is another reason why we always give thanks to God. When we brought you God's message, you heard it and accepted it, not as a message from human beings but as God's message, which indeed it is. For God is at work in you who believe. <a href="/isv/1_thessalonians/2.htm">International Standard Version</a> Here is another reason why we constantly give thanks to God: When you received God's word, which you heard from us, you did not accept it as the word of humans but for what it really is—the word of God, which is at work in you who believe. <a href="/net/1_thessalonians/2.htm">NET Bible</a> And so we too constantly thank God that when you received God's message that you heard from us, you accepted it not as a human message, but as it truly is, God's message, which is at work among you who believe. <a href="/nheb/1_thessalonians/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> For this cause we also thank God without ceasing, that, when you received from us the word of the message of God, you accepted it not as a human word, but, as it is in truth, the word of God, which also works in you who believe. <a href="/wbt/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> For this cause also we thank God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard from us, ye received it not as the word of men, but (as it is in truth) the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe. <a href="/wey/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And for this further reason we render unceasing thanks to God, that when you received God's Message from our lips, it was as no mere message from men that you embraced it, but as--what it really is--God's Message, which also does its work in the hearts of you who believe.<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And we continually thank God because, when you received the word of God that you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as the true word of God—the word which is now at work in you who believe. <a href="/web/1_thessalonians/2.htm">World English Bible</a> For this cause we also thank God without ceasing that when you received from us the word of the message of God, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, God’s word, which also works in you who believe. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And because of this we also continually give thanks to God, that, having received the word of God [by] your hearing from us, you accepted, not the word of men, but as it truly is, the word of God, who also works in you who believe; <a href="/blb/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And because of this, we also give thanks to God unceasingly that, having received the word of God by your hearing from us, you accepted not the word of men, but even as truly it is, the word of God, which also works in you who believe. <a href="/ylt/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Because of this also, we -- we do give thanks to God continually, that, having received the word of hearing from us of God, ye accepted, not the word of man, but as it is truly, the word of God, who also doth work in you who believe; <a href="/slt/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For this also we return thanks to God continually, that, having received the word of God from our report, ye received not the word of man, but as it is truly, the word of God, which is also energetic in you the believing.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Therefore, we also give thanks to God without ceasing: because, that when you had received of us the word of the hearing of God, you received it not as the word of men, but (as it is indeed) the word of God, who worketh in you that have believed. <a href="/cpdv/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> For this reason also, we give thanks to God without ceasing: because, when you had accepted from us the Word of the hearing of God, you accepted it not as the word of men, but (as it truly is) as the Word of God, who is working in you who have believed. <a href="/nabre/1_thessalonians/2.htm">New American Bible</a> And for this reason we too give thanks to God unceasingly, that, in receiving the word of God from hearing us, you received not a human word but, as it truly is, the word of God, which is now at work in you who believe. <a href="/nrsvce/1_thessalonians/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> We also constantly give thanks to God for this, that when you received the word of God that you heard from us, you accepted it not as a human word but as what it really is, God’s word, which is also at work in you believers.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For this cause also we thank God continually, because, when you received the word of God which you heard from us you received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which works effectively in you who believe. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Because of this, we also thank God constantly that you have received the word of God from us, not as if you received the word of the children of men, but just as it is truly the word of God, and which is working among you by deeds in those who believe.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> For this reason, also, we thank God without ceasing; be cause, when you received the word of God, as preached by us, you embraced it, not as the word of men, but, as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually works in you that believe. <a href="/godbey/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And on account of this we also give thanks to God incessantly, because, receiving the word of God from us by hearing, you received it not as the word of men, but, as it truly is, the word of God, who indeed works in you who believe. <a href="/haweis/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> For this cause do we also give thanks to God unceasingly, because when ye received the word reported by us from God, ye received it not as the word of man, but, as it is in truth, the word of God, which worketh also effectually in you that believe. <a href="/mace/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Mace New Testament</a> nor do we fail of giving thanks to God continually, that, when you received the word of God, which we preach, you did not receive it as the doctrine of men, but as a doctrine that appears to be truly divine, by the influences it displays in you, who believe. <a href="/wey/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And for this further reason we render unceasing thanks to God, that when you received God's Message from our lips, it was as no mere message from men that you embraced it, but as--what it really is--God's Message, which also does its work in the hearts of you who believe. <a href="/worrell/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And, for this reason, we also give thanks to God without ceasing, that, having received the word of God which ye heard from us, ye received it, not as the word of men, but, as it truly is, the word of God, which also is working in you who believe. <a href="/worsley/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> For this also we thank God continually, that when ye received the word of God, which ye heard from us, ye received it not as the word of men, but (as it is in truth) the word of God, which also worketh effectually in you that believe. <a href="/parallel/1_thessalonians/2-13.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sgDUoqNjFio?start=215" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Paul's Ministry</a> …12encouraging you, comforting you, and urging you to walk in a manner worthy of God, who calls you into His own kingdom and glory. 13<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmeis (PPro-N1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">we</a> <a href="/greek/89.htm" title="89: adialeiptōs (Adv) -- Unceasingly, without remission. Adverb from adialeiptos; uninterruptedly, i.e. Without omission.">continually</a> <a href="/greek/2168.htm" title="2168: eucharistoumen (V-PIA-1P) -- From eucharistos; to be grateful, i.e. to express gratitude; specially, to say grace at a meal.">thank</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theō (N-DMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because."></a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: dia (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">because,</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: touto (DPro-ANS) -- This; he, she, it. "></a> <a href="/greek/3880.htm" title="3880: paralabontes (V-APA-NMP) -- From para and lambano; to receive near, i.e. Associate with oneself; by analogy, to assume an office; figuratively, to learn.">when you received</a> <a href="/greek/3056.htm" title="3056: logon (N-AMS) -- From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression.">the word</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">of God</a> <a href="/greek/189.htm" title="189: akoēs (N-GFS) -- Hearing, faculty of hearing, ear; report, rumor. From akouo; hearing.">that you heard</a> <a href="/greek/3844.htm" title="3844: par’ (Prep) -- Gen: from; dat: beside, in the presence of; acc: alongside of. ">from</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmōn (PPro-G1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">us,</a> <a href="/greek/1209.htm" title="1209: edexasthe (V-AIM-2P) -- To take, receive, accept, welcome. Middle voice of a primary verb; to receive.">you accepted it</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ou (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.">not</a> <a href="/greek/3056.htm" title="3056: logon (N-AMS) -- From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression.">as the word</a> <a href="/greek/444.htm" title="444: anthrōpōn (N-GMP) -- A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.">of men,</a> <a href="/greek/235.htm" title="235: alla (Conj) -- But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.">but</a> <a href="/greek/2531.htm" title="2531: kathōs (Adv) -- According to the manner in which, in the degree that, just as, as. From kata and hos; just as, that.">as</a> <a href="/greek/230.htm" title="230: alēthōs (Adv) -- Truly, really, certainly, surely. Adverb from alethes; truly.">the true</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist."></a> <a href="/greek/3056.htm" title="3056: logon (N-AMS) -- From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression.">word</a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">of God—</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">the word</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hos (RelPro-NMS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">which is</a> <a href="/greek/1754.htm" title="1754: energeitai (V-PIM-3S) -- From energes; to be active, efficient.">now at work</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymin (PPro-D2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tois (Art-DMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">who</a> <a href="/greek/4100.htm" title="4100: pisteuousin (V-PPA-DMP) -- From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust.">believe.</a> 14For you, brothers, became imitators of the churches of God in Judea that are in Christ Jesus. You suffered from your own countrymen the very things they suffered from the Jews,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/hebrews/4-12.htm">Hebrews 4:12</a> For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart. <a href="/2_timothy/3-16.htm">2 Timothy 3:16</a> All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, <a href="/james/1-21.htm">James 1:21</a> Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and every expression of evil, and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save your souls. <a href="/romans/10-17.htm">Romans 10:17</a> Consequently, faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ. <a href="/1_peter/1-23.htm">1 Peter 1:23</a> For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God. <a href="/john/17-17.htm">John 17:17</a> Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth. <a href="/acts/17-11.htm">Acts 17:11</a> Now the Bereans were more noble-minded than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if these teachings were true. <a href="/1_corinthians/2-13.htm">1 Corinthians 2:13</a> And this is what we speak, not in words taught us by human wisdom, but in words taught by the Spirit, expressing spiritual truths in spiritual words. <a href="/galatians/1-11.htm">Galatians 1:11-12</a> For I want you to know, brothers, that the gospel I preached was not devised by man. / I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it; rather, I received it by revelation from Jesus Christ. <a href="/colossians/1-5.htm">Colossians 1:5-6</a> the faith and love proceeding from the hope stored up for you in heaven, of which you have already heard in the word of truth, the gospel / that has come to you. All over the world this gospel is bearing fruit and growing, just as it has been doing among you since the day you heard it and truly understood the grace of God. <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-13.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:13</a> But we should always thank God for you, brothers who are loved by the Lord, because God chose you from the beginning to be saved by the sanctification of the Spirit and by faith in the truth. <a href="/ephesians/1-13.htm">Ephesians 1:13</a> And in Him, having heard and believed the word of truth—the gospel of your salvation—you were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, <a href="/1_john/2-27.htm">1 John 2:27</a> And as for you, the anointing you received from Him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But just as His true and genuine anointing teaches you about all things, so remain in Him as you have been taught. <a href="/isaiah/55-10.htm">Isaiah 55:10-11</a> For just as rain and snow fall from heaven and do not return without watering the earth, making it bud and sprout, and providing seed to sow and food to eat, / so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it. <a href="/jeremiah/23-29.htm">Jeremiah 23:29</a> “Is not My word like fire,” declares the LORD, “and like a hammer that smashes a rock?”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when you received the word of God which you heard of us, you received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually works also in you that believe.thank.<a href="/1_thessalonians/1-2.htm">1 Thessalonians 1:2,3</a> We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers; … <a href="/romans/1-8.htm">Romans 1:8,9</a> First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world… because.<a href="/jeremiah/44-16.htm">Jeremiah 44:16</a> As for the word that thou hast spoken unto us in the name of the LORD, we will not hearken unto thee.<a href="/matthew/10-13.htm">Matthew 10:13,14,40</a> And if the house be worthy, let your peace come upon it: but if it be not worthy, let your peace return to you… <a href="/acts/2-41.htm">Acts 2:41</a> Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.the word of God.<a href="/jeremiah/23-28.htm">Jeremiah 23:28,29</a> The prophet that hath a dream, let him tell a dream; and he that hath my word, let him speak my word faithfully. What is the chaff to the wheat? saith the LORD… <a href="/luke/5-1.htm">Luke 5:1</a> And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret,<a href="/luke/8-11.htm">Luke 8:11,21</a> Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God… effectually.<a href="/1_thessalonians/1-5.htm">1 Thessalonians 1:5-10</a> For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake… <a href="/john/15-3.htm">John 15:3</a> Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you.<a href="/john/17-17.htm">John 17:17,19</a> Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_thessalonians/1-6.htm">Accepted</a> <a href="/philippians/1-15.htm">Actually</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-10.htm">Believe</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-7.htm">Believers</a> <a href="/colossians/4-16.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-3.htm">Ceasing</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-3.htm">Continually</a> <a href="/galatians/2-8.htm">Effectually</a> <a href="/acts/21-6.htm">Embraced</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-8.htm">Further</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-9.htm">God's</a> <a href="/colossians/1-23.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-4.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-29.htm">Lips</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-8.htm">Message</a> <a href="/daniel/6-27.htm">Performs</a> <a href="/colossians/1-6.htm">Really</a> <a href="/colossians/2-18.htm">Reason</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-6.htm">Received</a> <a href="/colossians/4-1.htm">Render</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-2.htm">Thank</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-2.htm">Thanks</a> <a href="/colossians/4-3.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-18.htm">Unceasing</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-8.htm">Word</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-3.htm">Work</a> <a href="/colossians/1-29.htm">Worketh</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-3.htm">Works</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/hebrews/7-6.htm">Accepted</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-4.htm">Actually</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-14.htm">Believe</a> <a href="/1_timothy/4-12.htm">Believers</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-5.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-17.htm">Ceasing</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-16.htm">Continually</a> <a href="/galatians/2-8.htm">Effectually</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-13.htm">Embraced</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-16.htm">Further</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-14.htm">God's</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-13.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-13.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-15.htm">Lips</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-2.htm">Message</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-11.htm">Performs</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-8.htm">Really</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-18.htm">Reason</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-1.htm">Received</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-9.htm">Render</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-9.htm">Thank</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-9.htm">Thanks</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-10.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-17.htm">Unceasing</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-15.htm">Word</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-5.htm">Work</a> <a href="/james/1-3.htm">Worketh</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-7.htm">Works</a><div class="vheading2">1 Thessalonians 2</div>1. <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-1.htm">In what manner the gospel was brought and preached to the Thessalonians.</a> 18. <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> </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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Thanksgiving is a central theme in Pauline theology, emphasizing the importance of recognizing God's hand in all aspects of life. This gratitude is not a one-time event but a continuous action, highlighting the ongoing relationship between Paul, his companions, and God.when you received the word of God that you heard from us The Thessalonians received the message of the gospel, which Paul and his companions preached. This phrase underscores the oral tradition of the early church, where the apostles and missionaries verbally communicated the teachings of Jesus Christ. The "word of God" here refers to the gospel message, which is consistent with the teachings found in other parts of the New Testament, such as <a href="/romans/10-17.htm">Romans 10:17</a>, where faith comes from hearing the message of Christ.you accepted it not as the word of men The Thessalonians distinguished the gospel from mere human philosophy or teaching. In the Greco-Roman world, many itinerant teachers and philosophers traveled, sharing various doctrines. The Thessalonians' discernment in recognizing the divine origin of Paul's message is significant, as it sets the gospel apart from other contemporary teachings. This acceptance reflects a spiritual insight granted by the Holy Spirit, as seen in <a href="/1_corinthians/2-14.htm">1 Corinthians 2:14</a>, where spiritual truths are discerned spiritually.but as it truly is, the word of God This affirmation highlights the divine authority and inspiration of the gospel message. The phrase "word of God" is used throughout Scripture to denote messages that come directly from God, carrying His authority and power. This aligns with <a href="/2_timothy/3-16.htm">2 Timothy 3:16</a>, which states that all Scripture is God-breathed. The Thessalonians' recognition of this truth is a testament to their faith and the work of the Holy Spirit in their hearts.which is also now at work in you who believe The word of God is not static; it is active and transformative in the lives of believers. This dynamic nature of God's word is echoed in <a href="/hebrews/4-12.htm">Hebrews 4:12</a>, where it is described as living and active. The phrase "at work in you" suggests an ongoing process of sanctification, where believers are continually being shaped and molded by the teachings of Christ. This transformation is evidence of genuine faith and the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit, as seen in <a href="/philippians/1-6.htm">Philippians 1:6</a>, where God is faithful to complete the good work He began in believers.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The apostle who wrote the letter to the Thessalonians, expressing gratitude for their reception of the Gospel. 2. <a href="/topical/t/thessalonians.htm">Thessalonians</a> The recipients of the letter, a group of believers in Thessalonica who accepted the Gospel message. 3. <a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a> The divine source of the message that Paul and his companions preached. 4. <a href="/topical/w/word_of_god.htm">Word of God</a> The message of the Gospel that Paul preached, which the Thessalonians accepted as divine truth. 5. <a href="/topical/b/believers.htm">Believers</a> Those in Thessalonica who accepted the Gospel and in whom the word of God is actively working.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_divine_origin_of_the_gospel.htm">The Divine Origin of the Gospel</a> The Gospel is not merely human wisdom but the true word of God. Believers should approach it with reverence and faith. <a href="/topical/t/the_transformative_power_of_the_word.htm">The Transformative Power of the Word</a> The word of God is active and transformative in the lives of those who believe. It is essential to allow it to work in us by being open and obedient. <a href="/topical/g/gratitude_for_spiritual_receptivity.htm">Gratitude for Spiritual Receptivity</a> Like Paul, we should continually thank God for the work He is doing in the lives of believers, including our own spiritual growth. <a href="/topical/f/faithful_reception_of_the_word.htm">Faithful Reception of the Word</a> The Thessalonians serve as a model for how we should receive the word—not as human opinion but as divine truth that demands a response. <a href="/topical/a/active_faith.htm">Active Faith</a> The word of God should lead to active faith, evidenced by a life that reflects its teachings and power.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_thessalonians_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Thessalonians 2</a> <a href="/q/verify_1_thess._2_13_as_god's_word.htm">How can 1 Thessalonians 2:13 be verified as literal “Word of God” without external evidence? </a> <a href="/q/what_entails_being_christ's_ambassador.htm">What does being Christ's ambassador entail?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_bible_as_god's_living_word.htm">What does it mean the Bible is God's living Word?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_lewis_sperry_chafer.htm">Who was Lewis Sperry Chafer?</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>(13) The first part of this chapter draws attention to the Apostles' part in the conversion of Thessalonica. From this point (roughly speaking) to the end of 1 Thessalonians 3, the action of the converts is the chief subject.This verse differs from the original in several particulars of more or less importance. Literally translated, it would run thus: And for this cause we too thank God unceasingly, that, on receiving a word of hearing at our lips of God, ye welcomed, not a word of men, but (as it is in truth) a word of God, which also, etc.For this cause--viz., because of the labours we went through to teach you, which we are thankful were not wasted. We too, as well as you. The two words rendered "received" are not the same; the first meaning merely an outward reception, the second the welcome given. The words "it" and "as" (as the italics show) do not stand in the Greek. St. Paul is not expressing so much his gratitude for the manner in which the word was greeted, as for the essential character of what was greeted.The word of God which ye heard of us.--The same phrase as in <a href="/hebrews/4-2.htm" title="For to us was the gospel preached, as well as to them: but the word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it.">Hebrews 4:2</a>, which is there rendered, "the word preached." "The word might have been, so far as you knew, a mere word spoken by us--ordinary men--but it was in reality a word of God, and so you found when you embraced it."You that believe.--It could have no effect without this condition. (See <a href="/hebrews/4-2.htm" title="For to us was the gospel preached, as well as to them: but the word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it.">Hebrews 4:2</a>.)<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 13. - For this cause. Not because God has called you to his kingdom and glory, but, referring to what follows, because of your reception of' the gospel. We thank God. Although the reception of the gospel was in one sense the free and voluntary act on the part of the Thessalonians; yet in another sense it was the act of God who ordained them to accept the gospel; their belief was an operation of God in them. Without ceasing, because, when ye received the Word of God which ye heard of us; literally, because when ye receive, d from us the Word of hearing, which is of God. The gospel is called "the Word of hearing," because it came by hearing; hence "the Word heard," or "the Word of the message" (R.V.). It is further designated "of God" - the Word whose Author is God. Ye received it not as the word of men - as if it were of human origin - but as it is in truth, the Word of God - of Divine origin - which effectually worketh. The pronoun may refer to God, "who effectually worketh," or better to the Word of God, as the principal subject of the sentence. Also in you that believe. The gospel was powerful as respects the preachers, and effectual as respects the hearers. <a href="/commentaries/1_thessalonians/2-13.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>And Καὶ (Kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. we ἡμεῖς (hēmeis) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. continually ἀδιαλείπτως (adialeiptōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_89.htm">Strong's 89: </a> Unceasingly, without remission. Adverb from adialeiptos; uninterruptedly, i.e. Without omission. thank εὐχαριστοῦμεν (eucharistoumen) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2168.htm">Strong's 2168: </a> From eucharistos; to be grateful, i.e. to express gratitude; specially, to say grace at a meal. God Θεῷ (Theō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. in receiving παραλαβόντες (paralabontes) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3880.htm">Strong's 3880: </a> From para and lambano; to receive near, i.e. Associate with oneself; by analogy, to assume an office; figuratively, to learn. [the] word λόγον (logon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3056.htm">Strong's 3056: </a> From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression. of God Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. from παρ’ (par’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_3844.htm">Strong's 3844: </a> Gen: from; dat: beside, in the presence of; acc: alongside of. us, ἡμῶν (hēmōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. you did not accept [it] ἐδέξασθε (edexasthe) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1209.htm">Strong's 1209: </a> To take, receive, accept, welcome. Middle voice of a primary verb; to receive. [as the] word λόγον (logon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3056.htm">Strong's 3056: </a> From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression. of men, ἀνθρώπων (anthrōpōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_444.htm">Strong's 444: </a> A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being. but ἀλλὰ (alla) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_235.htm">Strong's 235: </a> But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. as καθὼς (kathōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_2531.htm">Strong's 2531: </a> According to the manner in which, in the degree that, just as, as. From kata and hos; just as, that. [the] true ἀληθῶς (alēthōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_230.htm">Strong's 230: </a> Truly, really, certainly, surely. Adverb from alethes; truly. word λόγον (logon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3056.htm">Strong's 3056: </a> From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression. of God— Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. [ the word ] ὃς (hos) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. now at work ἐνεργεῖται (energeitai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1754.htm">Strong's 1754: </a> From energes; to be active, efficient. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. you ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. who τοῖς (tois) Article - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. believe. πιστεύουσιν (pisteuousin) Verb - Present Participle Active - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4100.htm">Strong's 4100: </a> From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_thessalonians/2-13.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:13 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_thessalonians/2-13.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:13 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_thessalonians/2-13.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:13 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_thessalonians/2-13.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:13 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_thessalonians/2-13.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:13 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_thessalonians/2-13.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:13 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_thessalonians/2-13.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:13 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_thessalonians/2-13.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:13 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_thessalonians/2-13.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:13 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_thessalonians/2-13.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:13 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-13.htm">NT Letters: 1 Thessalonians 2:13 For this cause we also thank God (1 Thess. 1 Thes. 1Th iTh i Th)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_thessalonians/2-12.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Thessalonians 2:12"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Thessalonians 2:12" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_thessalonians/2-14.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Thessalonians 2:14"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Thessalonians 2:14" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>