1 Thessalonians 1:9,1 Thessalonians 1:10

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Thessalonians 1:9

shew = report. of . App-104 . entering in . Greek. eisodos. See Acts 13:24 . unto . App-104 . to . Same as "unto", above. idols . This shows that these converts were mainly Gentiles. The Jews were bitterly hostile. Acts 17:4-6 , Acts 17:13 . serve . App-190 . the = a. true . App-175 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 1 Thessalonians 1:9

For they themselves report concerning us what manner of entering in we had unto you; and how ye turned unto God from idols, to serve a living and true God,The meaning here is that "they themselves," the citizens of Greece, not having to wait for Paul to speak of the conversions of the Thessalonians, reported to Paul the amazing marvel of their wholesale conversion to Christ, dramatically pointed up by the savage beating and imprisonment of Paul and Silas at the beginning of the campaign in... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Thessalonians 1:9

1 Thessalonians 1:9. For they themselves shew of us— "For even our enemies, as well as the Christians, can tell, and do speak of it, not without wonder and astonishment, what uncommon gifts we ourselves had, and communicated unto you, and what a hearty reception we met with on our first arrival." read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Thessalonians 1:9

9. Strictly there should follow, "For they themselves show of you," c. but, instead, he substitutes that which was the instrumental cause of the Thessalonians' conversion and faith, "for they themselves show of us what manner of entering in we had unto you"; compare 1 Thessalonians 1:5, which corresponds to this former clause, as 1 Thessalonians 1:5- : corresponds to the latter clause. "And how ye turned from idols to serve the living . . . God," c. Instead of our having "to speak any thing" to... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Thessalonians 1:2-10

A. Thanksgiving for the Thessalonians 1:2-10Paul began the first main section of his epistle by reviewing several aspects of the Thessalonians’ salvation and giving thanks to God for them to encourage his readers to persevere despite persecution.". . . both letters name Paul, Silas, and Timothy as the authors of the letters. Yet the letters are traditionally ascribed to Paul alone. Is this fair? Many scholars answer no. They note the way the first-person plural dominates both letters, even in... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Thessalonians 1:2-13

II. PERSONAL COMMENDATIONS AND EXPLANATIONS 1:2-3:13This extended personal section of the epistle contains thanksgivings for the Thessalonian Christians, reminders for them, and concerns that Paul had regarding them. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10

2. Specific reasons 1:4-10 read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Thessalonians 1:9

Other people were telling Paul how effective his readers had become at spreading the gospel since they had heard it from him. They reported how the Thessalonians had turned from idols to serve the only divine and true God (cf. Titus 2:11-13). This was the evidence of their faith and love (1 Thessalonians 1:3). [Note: For a good explanation of the relationship between repentance and faith, see Charles C. Ryrie, So Great Salvation, pp. 91-100.] This reference indicates a sizable Gentile... read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - 1 Thessalonians 1:9

1:9 serve (c-23) Douleuo . to serve as bondmen or slaves. read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Salutation and Thanksgiving1. Salutation. For Silvanus (Silas) see Acts 15:22; Acts 16:20, Acts 16:37, Acts 16:38. Timothy was one of St. Paul’s most constant companions (Acts 16:1; Romans 16:21; 1 Corinthians 4:14-17; 2 Corinthians 1:19; Philippians 1:1; Philippians 2:19-24; 2 Timothy 1:5; 2 Timothy 3:14). The church.. which is in God, etc.] a phrase peculiar to this Epistle. The Church is in living union with God and Christ (Colossians 2:19).2-10. Fervent thanksgiving for their conversion and... read more

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