1Th 2:13 | MHM | STEP | Effects of the Christian Ministry In this section, Paul gives thanks for how the Thessalonians received the gospel message. He points out that they accepted his teaching not just as human words, but as the true word of God. Paul then describes how the gospel changed their lives, making them able to endure suffering, just like other believers have throughout history. He also warns about the opposition that comes from those who reject the gospel, especially the Jewish leaders of the time, and explains that God’s judgment will come against those who try to stop the spread of his message. v. 13 : Paul says he is always thankful that when the Thessalonians heard the word of God from him and his team, they accepted it not as human words but as the truth from God. He explains that the gospel works powerfully in those who believe ( 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 ; 1 Thessalonians 2:13 ).

‏ 1 Thessalonians 2:13

Effects of the Christian Ministry

In this section, Paul gives thanks for how the Thessalonians received the gospel message. He points out that they accepted his teaching not just as human words, but as the true word of God. Paul then describes how the gospel changed their lives, making them able to endure suffering, just like other believers have throughout history. He also warns about the opposition that comes from those who reject the gospel, especially the Jewish leaders of the time, and explains that God’s judgment will come against those who try to stop the spread of his message.

v. 13: Paul says he is always thankful that when the Thessalonians heard the word of God from him and his team, they accepted it not as human words but as the truth from God. He explains that the gospel works powerfully in those who believe (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; 1 Thessalonians 2:13 ^a).