Week 3 of Thessalonians we look at verses 1-16 off chapter 2.  Here Paul repeats a declaration in verse 1 and then provides proof texts in verses 2-16, identical to chapter 1.

Recall from chapter 1:4 how Paul declared, “We know” that the Thessalonians believers are brothers, beloved by God and chosen.

Paul then provided proof texts in verses 5-10.

Chapter 2 Paul flips the script and declares the Thessalonians “know” that their coming to them was not in vain.

Verses 2-16 are Paul’s proof texts for his declaration in verse 1.

Similar to chapter 1, Paul provides a more detailed account of 1:5 describing their behavior among them. Then Paul shoes the Thessalonians response.

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