1Th 4:1-2 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for 1Thess 4:1-5:22: 4:1–5:22 The second part of the body of the letter concerns Timothy’s news about the church and the questions the believers had for Paul. Paul addresses the problem of sexual immorality (4:3-8 ) before responding to the Thessalonians’ questions about love for other Christians (4:9-12 ), the destiny of believers who have died (4:13-18 ), and the timing of the day of the Lord (5:1-11 ). Paul takes up a variety of exhortations on topics such as leadership and community relations (5:12-15 ), relationship with the Lord (5:16-18 ), and prophecy (5:19-22 ). Summary for 1Thess 4:1-2: 4:1-2 we urge you: Paul’s exhortation in the name of the Lord Jesus emphasizes the authority of his teaching. • you remember what we taught: Ancient letters frequently included reminders of what the recipients already knew. Paul reminds the Thessalonians of matters that required their obedience (4:11 ; 2 Thes 3:4 , 6 , 10 , 12 ).

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‏ 1 Thessalonians 4:1-2

Summary for 1Thess 4:1-5:22: 4:1–5:22 ^a The second part of the body of the letter concerns Timothy’s news about the church and the questions the believers had for Paul. Paul addresses the problem of sexual immorality (4:3-8 ^b) before responding to the Thessalonians’ questions about love for other Christians (4:9-12 ^c), the destiny of believers who have died (4:13-18 ^d), and the timing of the day of the Lord (5:1-11 ^e). Paul takes up a variety of exhortations on topics such as leadership and community relations (5:12-15 ^f), relationship with the Lord (5:16-18 ^g), and prophecy (5:19-22 ^h).
Summary for 1Thess 4:1-2: 4:1-2 ⁱ we urge you: Paul’s exhortation in the name of the Lord Jesus emphasizes the authority of his teaching.

• you remember what we taught: Ancient letters frequently included reminders of what the recipients already knew. Paul reminds the Thessalonians of matters that required their obedience (4:11 ^j; 2 Thes 3:4 ^k, 6 ^l, 10 ^m, 12 ⁿ).