Questions. It was founded by Cassander, King of Macedon 315 B. C., and was about a hundred miles west of Philippi. All rights reserved. Copyright © 2015 by The Lockman Foundation, La Habra, CA 90631. Read the Bible. Can the deceased leave signs to let you know they are okay? 1 Thessalonians 5:27 Lit brethren. 6 You became imitators of us and [through us] of the Lord, after you welcomed our message in [a time of] great trouble with the joy supplied by the Holy Spirit; 7 so that you became an example to all the believers in [b]Macedonia and in Achaia. 1 Thessalonians 5 Amplified Bible (AMP) The Day of the Lord. 1 Thessalonians. 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Amplified Bible (AMP) 11 Therefore encourage and comfort one another and build up one another, just as you are doing. 2 For you yourselves know perfectly well that the day of the [return of the] Lord is coming just as a … The plan of the letter 1 Thessalonians 5:21 Or everyone, that is, anyone claiming to be a prophet. 1. 1 Thessalonians 5 Amplified Bible (AMP) The Day of the Lord. 1 Thessalonians 5:4 Lit brethren. 1 Paul, Silvanus (Silas), and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace [inner calm and spiritual well-being from God]. Thessalonica was an important seaport and was the capital city of Macedonia. We do not belong to the night nor to darkness. Ask Us! 1 Thessalonians 3 Amplified Bible (AMP) Encouragement of Timothy’s Visit. (A) 4 [a]Brothers and sisters beloved by God, we know that He has chosen you; 5 for our good news [regarding salvation] came to you not only in word, but also in [its inherent] power and in the Holy Spirit and with great conviction [on our part]. Ask a Question Got a Bible related Question? T o the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace [inner calm and spiritual well-being from God]. Thanksgiving for These Believers. For you know that we have been destined for this [as something unavoidable in our position]. Amplified Bible (AMP). Ask a Question. 2We give thanks to … Thanksgiving For These Believers. 1 Thessalonians 1. 5 To teach that those who trust in God must not be guilty in matters to do with sex (1 Thessalonians 4:4-8). 1 PAUL, SILVANUS (Silas), and Timothy, to the assembly (church) of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ (the Messiah): Grace (spiritual blessing and divine favor) to you and [heart] peace. 1 Thessalonians 3:13 All born-again believers (saints) have been reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, made holy and set apart for God’s purpose. Greece was divided into two Roman provinces. Need some help understanding theology? 1 Thessalonians 5:26 Greeting other believers with a kiss on the cheek would be the equivalent of today’s handshake, pat on the back, or casual hug. 8 But since we [believers] belong to the day, let us be sober, having put on the breastplate of … You know what kind of men we proved to be among you for your benefit. 2 We give thanks to God always for all of you, continually mentioning you in our prayers; 3 recalling unceasingly before our God and Father your work energized by faith, and your … 1 Thessalonians 5 The Day of the Lord. 6 So then let us not sleep [in spiritual indifference] as the rest [of the world does], but let us keep wide awake [alert and cautious] and let us be sober [self-controlled, calm, and wise]. Amplified Bible (AMP). The authors wrote about this (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18) and taught some more about the return of the *Lord Jesus (1 Thessalonians 5:1-11). 7 For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who are drunk get drunk at night. 12 And may the Lord cause you to increase and excel and overflow in love for one another, and for all people, just as we also do for you; 13 so that He may strengthen and establish your hearts without blame in holiness in the sight of our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all His [a]saints (God’s people). 4. Amplified Bible (AMP) Copyright © 2015 by The Lockman Foundation , La Habra, CA 90631. Copyright © 2015 by The Lockman Foundation, La Habra, CA 90631. 5 For this reason, when I could no longer endure the suspense, I sent someone to find out about your faith [how you were holding up under pressure], for fear that somehow the tempter had tempted you and our work [among you] would prove to be ineffective. 1 Thessalonians 1 English Standard Version Greeting 1 Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace. (Ac 15:22; Ac 17:1; Ro 1:7; 2Co 1:19; 2Th 1:1; 1Pe 5:12) All born-again believers (saints) have been reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, made holy and set apart for God’s purpose. 1 Thessalonians - AMP. 9 For they themselves report about us, telling what kind of reception we had among you, and how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God, 10 and to [look forward and confidently] wait for [the coming of] His Son from heaven, whom He raised from the dead—Jesus, who [personally] rescues us from the coming wrath [and draws us to Himself, granting us all the privileges and rewards of a new life with Him]. 1 Thessalonians 5:1 Lit brethren. 1 PAUL, SILVANUS (Silas), and Timothy, to the assembly (church) of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ (the Messiah): Grace (spiritual blessing and divine favor) to you and [heart] peace. 3 Therefore, when we could no longer endure our separation [from you], we thought it best to be left behind, alone at Athens, 2 and so we sent Timothy, our brother and God’s servant in [spreading] the good news of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you [exhorting, comforting, and establishing you] in regard to your faith, 3 so that no one would be unsettled by these difficulties [to which I have referred]. 2 For you yourselves know perfectly well that the day of the [return of the] Lord will come [as unexpectedly and suddenly] as a thief in the night. 1 Paul, Silvanus (Silas), and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace [inner calm and spiritual well-being from God].