1 Thessalonians 3

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Uncial 0183 (Gregory-Aland), side recto with the Text of 1 Thess 3:6–9, from 7th century.
Book First Epistle to the Thessalonians
Category Pauline epistles
Christian Bible part New Testament
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1 Thessalonians 3 is the third chapter of the First Epistle to the Thessalonians in the New Testament of the Christian Bible. It is authored by Paul the Apostle, likely written in Corinth in about 50-51 CE for the church in Thessalonica. [1] This chapter contains the record of Timothy's mission in Thessalonica, bringing report to Paul, and Paul's prayer for the Thessalonians. [2]

Contents

Text

The original text was written in Koine Greek. This chapter is divided into 13 verses.

Textual witnesses

Some early manuscripts containing the text of this chapter are:

Timothy's mission (3:1–5)

Because Paul was no longer able to endure the separation from the Thessalonians, he resolved to stay behind alone in Athens and sent Timothy to Thessalonica. It is noted in Acts 17 that Paul went from Thessalonica to Athens ( Acts 17:16-34 ), with "a brief intervening stay" in Berea ( Acts 17:9-15 ). [2]

Verses 1–3

1Therefore, when we could no longer endure it, we thought it good to be left in Athens alone, 2and sent Timothy, our brother and minister of God, and our fellow laborer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you and encourage you concerning your faith, 3that no one should be shaken by these afflictions; for you yourselves know that we are appointed to this. [3]

Thankful receipt of Timothy's report (3:6–10)

Timothy returned to Paul bringing the good news of the faith (Greek: pistis) and love (Greek: agape) of the Thessalonians and their memory of Paul as well as their longing to see him as much as he wants to see them. [2]

Prayer for the Thessalonians (3:11–13)

Paul continues with a detailed text of prayer for the Thessalonians. [2]

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