1Th 2:19, 3:13, 4:15, 5:23 | PNT | STEP | Or crown of rejoicing . As the victor in the games could point to his crown as the proof of his powers, so Paul could point to the Gentile churches as the proof of ministry. At his coming . Paul took pride in the thought how great a work the Lord at his coming would behold which he had wrought in the gospel.

1 Thessalonians 2:19

Or crown of rejoicing. As the victor in the games could point to his crown as the proof of his powers, so Paul could point to the Gentile churches as the proof of ministry.

At his coming. Paul took pride in the thought how great a work the Lord at his coming would behold which he had wrought in the gospel.

1 Thessalonians 3:13

To the end he may stablish your hearts. Love shed abroad in their hearts would have this effect, and fit them for every duty and trial. He that loveth supremely fulfill the whole law.

1 Thessalonians 4:15

For this we say. He now explains how it will be the Lord's coming.

We which are alive [and] remain. We who are on the earth when the Lord comes, will not precede those who died in the Lord to meet him.

1 Thessalonians 5:23

The very God of peace. Who bestows peace of soul.

Sanctify you wholly. Make you holy in every respect.

Your whole spirit and soul and body. Let the whole man "be preserved blameless".