Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version You know, brothers and sisters, that our visit to you was not without results. New Living Translation You yourselves know, dear brothers and sisters, that our visit to you was not a failure. English Standard Version For you yourselves know, brothers, that our coming to you was not in vain. Berean Standard Bible You yourselves know, brothers, that our visit to you was not in vain. Berean Literal Bible For you yourselves know, brothers, that our coming to you has not been in vain. King James Bible For yourselves, brethren, know our entrance in unto you, that it was not in vain: New King James Version For you yourselves know, brethren, that our coming to you was not in vain. New American Standard Bible For you yourselves know, brothers and sisters, that our reception among you was not in vain, NASB 1995 For you yourselves know, brethren, that our coming to you was not in vain, NASB 1977 For you yourselves know, brethren, that our coming to you was not in vain, Legacy Standard Bible For you yourselves know, brothers, that our entrance to you was not in vain, Amplified Bible For you know, brothers and sisters, that our coming to you has not been ineffective (fruitless, in vain), Christian Standard Bible For you yourselves know, brothers and sisters, that our visit with you was not without result. Holman Christian Standard Bible For you yourselves know, brothers, that our visit with you was not without result. American Standard Version For yourselves, brethren, know our entering in unto you, that it hath not been found vain: Aramaic Bible in Plain English And you know, my brethren, that our introduction to you has not been for nothing. Contemporary English Version My friends, you know our time with you wasn't wasted. Douay-Rheims Bible For yourselves know, brethren, our entrance in unto you, that it was not in vain: English Revised Version For yourselves, brethren, know our entering in unto you, that it hath not been found vain: GOD'S WORD® Translation You know, brothers and sisters, that our time with you was not wasted. Good News Translation Our friends, you yourselves know that our visit to you was not a failure. International Standard Version For you yourselves know, brothers, that our visit to you was not a waste of time. Literal Standard Version For you have known, brothers, that our entrance to you has not been in vain, Majority Standard Bible You yourselves know, brothers, that our visit to you was not in vain. New American Bible For you yourselves know, brothers, that our reception among you was not without effect. NET Bible For you yourselves know, brothers and sisters, about our coming to you--it has not proven to be purposeless. New Revised Standard Version You yourselves know, brothers and sisters, that our coming to you was not in vain, New Heart English Bible For you yourselves know, brothers, our visit to you was not in vain, Webster's Bible Translation For yourselves, brethren, know our entrance to you, that it was not in vain: Weymouth New Testament For you yourselves, brethren, know that our visit to you did not fail of its purpose. World English Bible For you yourselves know, brothers, our visit to you wasn’t in vain, Young's Literal Translation For yourselves have known, brethren, our entrance in unto you, that it did not become vain, Additional Translations ... Context Paul's Ministry1 You yourselves know, brothers, that our visit to you was not in vain. 2As you are aware, we had already endured suffering and shameful treatment in Philippi. But in the face of strong opposition, we were bold in our God to speak to you the gospel of God.… Cross References 1 Thessalonians 1:9 For they themselves report what kind of welcome you gave us, and how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God 2 Thessalonians 1:10 on the day He comes to be glorified in His saints and regarded with wonder by all who have believed, including you who have believed our testimony. Treasury of Scripture For yourselves, brothers, know our entrance in to you, that it was not in vain: our. 1 Thessalonians 2:13 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 1:3-10 Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father; … 2 Thessalonians 3:1 Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you: in vain. 1 Thessalonians 3:5 For this cause, when I could no longer forbear, I sent to know your faith, lest by some means the tempter have tempted you, and our labour be in vain. Job 39:16 She is hardened against her young ones, as though they were not hers: her labour is in vain without fear; Psalm 73:13 Verily I have cleansed my heart in vain, and washed my hands in innocency. Jump to Previous Conscious Effect Entering Entrance Fail Failure Found Purpose Vain Visit Wasn't YourselvesJump to Next Conscious Effect Entering Entrance Fail Failure Found Purpose Vain Visit Wasn't Yourselves1 Thessalonians 2 1. In what manner the gospel was brought and preached to the Thessalonians.18. A reason is rendered both why Paul was so long absent from them, and also so desirous to see them. II. (1) For yourselves brethren, know.--The writers' purpose is practical, not didactic; they there-fore animate their converts with the stirring memories of their conversion. "We need not go to these foreign witnesses for the tale of how we came to you; for you recollect it as if it were yesterday." The "for" (as in 1Thessalonians 1:8) implies "for in fact," "for after all." The thought of 1Thessalonians 1:5; 1Thessalonians 1:9. is here resumed, but with a different purpose: there it was to prove that the work was God's work; here, "to stir up their pure minds by way of remembrance." Not in vain draws a little too much attention to the result of their coming. It should be, not vain--i.e., not purposeless and idle. This may be seen from the contrast drawn in the following words. Verse 1. - For yourselves, brethren; in contrast to other persons. Not only do strangers report the power and efficacy of our preaching among you, but you yourselves arc experimentally acquainted with it. Know our entrance in unto you; referring, not merely to the mere preaching of the gospel to the Thessalonians, but to the entrance which the gospel found into their hearts - to its coming, not in word only, but also in power (1 Thessalonians 1:5). That it was not in vain; not empty, useless, to no purpose, - descriptive of the character of the apostolic entrance among them. Our entrance among you was not powerless, unreal; on the contrary, it was mighty, energetic, powerful. The reference is chiefly to the manner or mode in which Paul and his companions preached the gospel, though not entirely excluding the success of the gospel among the Thessalonians (comp. l Corinthians 15:14, "And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain").Parallel Commentaries ... Greek You yourselvesΑὐτοὶ (Autoi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. know, οἴδατε (oidate) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 1492: To know, remember, appreciate. brothers, ἀδελφοί (adelphoi) Noun - Vocative Masculine Plural Strong's 80: A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. our ἡμῶν (hēmōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. visit εἴσοδον (eisodon) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 1529: (act of) entering, an entrance, entry. From eis and hodos; an entrance. to πρὸς (pros) Preposition Strong's 4314: To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. you ὑμᾶς (hymas) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. was γέγονεν (gegonen) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1096: A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. not οὐ (ou) Adverb Strong's 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. in vain. κενὴ (kenē) Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 2756: Apparently a primary word; empty. Links 1 Thessalonians 2:1 NIV1 Thessalonians 2:1 NLT 1 Thessalonians 2:1 ESV 1 Thessalonians 2:1 NASB 1 Thessalonians 2:1 KJV 1 Thessalonians 2:1 BibleApps.com 1 Thessalonians 2:1 Biblia Paralela 1 Thessalonians 2:1 Chinese Bible 1 Thessalonians 2:1 French Bible 1 Thessalonians 2:1 Catholic Bible NT Letters: 1 Thessalonians 2:1 For you yourselves know brothers our visit (1 Thess. 1 Thes. 1Th iTh i Th) |
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