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Book of 1 Thessalonians
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Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 5:1 DSN -> Synopsis on 5:1 GEB -> Study Notes on 5:1 JFB -> Commentary on 5:1 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 5:1 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 5:1 PNT -> Commentary on 5:1 RWP -> Study Notes on 5:1 TSK -> Commentary on 5:1 TSK -> Entry for 5:1 WEN -> Notes on 5:1 NTB -> Seasons EBD -> Brother; Peter, Second Epistle of PWP -> Devotional using 5:1 5:1 - [In Context] Now, brothers and sisters, we don't need to write to you about times and dates.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 5:2 DSN -> Synopsis on 5:2 GEB -> Study Notes on 5:2 JFB -> Commentary on 5:2 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 5:2 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 5:2 PNT -> Commentary on 5:2 RWP -> Study Notes on 5:2 TSK -> Commentary on 5:2 TSK -> Entry for 5:2 WEN -> Notes on 5:2 NTB -> Day; Escape; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Procrastination TTT -> Night; Second Coming of Christ, The EBD -> Peter, Second Epistle of PWP -> Devotional using 5:2 5:2 - [In Context] You know very well that the day the Lord comes again will be {a surprise} like a thief who comes at night.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 5:3 DSN -> Synopsis on 5:3 GEB -> Study Notes on 5:3 JFB -> Commentary on 5:3 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 5:3 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 5:3 PNT -> Commentary on 5:3 RWP -> Study Notes on 5:3 TSK -> Commentary on 5:3 TSK -> Entry for 5:3 WEN -> Notes on 5:3 NTB -> Confidence; Death; Escape; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Procrastination; Self-Delusion; Wicked (People) TTT -> Punishment of the Wicked, The; Second Coming of Christ, The; Self-delusion EBD -> Peter, Second Epistle of PWP -> Devotional using 5:3 5:3 - [In Context] People will say, "We have peace and we are safe." At that time destruction will come to them quickly. Destruction will come like the pains of a woman who is having a baby. And those people will not escape.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 5:4 DSN -> Synopsis on 5:4 GEB -> Study Notes on 5:4 JFB -> Commentary on 5:4 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 5:4 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 5:4 PNT -> Commentary on 5:4 RWP -> Study Notes on 5:4 TSK -> Commentary on 5:4 TSK -> Entry for 5:4 WEN -> Notes on 5:4 NTB -> Blindness; Darkness; Righteous; Watchfulness; Wisdom TTT -> Blindness, Spiritual EBD -> Peter, Second Epistle of PWP -> Devotional using 5:4 5:4 - [In Context] But you, brothers and sisters, are not living in darkness (sin). And so that day will not surprise you like a thief.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 5:5 DSN -> Synopsis on 5:5 GEB -> Study Notes on 5:5 JFB -> Commentary on 5:5 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 5:5 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 5:5 PNT -> Commentary on 5:5 RWP -> Study Notes on 5:5 TSK -> Commentary on 5:5 TSK -> Entry for 5:5 WEN -> Notes on 5:5 NTB -> Blindness; Darkness; Holiness; Light; Night; Righteous; Wicked (People); Wisdom TTT -> Blindness, Spiritual; Darkness; Day; Titles and Names of Saints EBD -> Child; Peter, Second Epistle of PWP -> Devotional using 5:5 5:5 - [In Context] You are all people who belong to the light (goodness). You belong to the day. We don't belong to the night or to darkness (evil).
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 5:6 DSN -> Synopsis on 5:6 GEB -> Study Notes on 5:6 JFB -> Commentary on 5:6 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 5:6 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 5:6 PNT -> Commentary on 5:6 RWP -> Study Notes on 5:6 TSK -> Commentary on 5:6 TSK -> Entry for 5:6 WEN -> Notes on 5:6 NTB -> Blindness; Commandments; Sobriety; Temperance; War; Watchfulness; Wicked (People) TTT -> Sobriety; Warfare of Saints; Watchfulness EBD -> Peter, Second Epistle of SBD -> Kiss PWP -> Devotional using 5:6 SPG -> Devotional using 5:6 TV -> Devotional using 5:6 TV -> Devotional using 5:6 TV -> Devotional using 5:6 5:6 - [In Context] So we should not be like other people. We should not be sleeping. We should be awake and have self-control.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 5:7 DSN -> Synopsis on 5:7 GEB -> Study Notes on 5:7 JFB -> Commentary on 5:7 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 5:7 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 5:7 PNT -> Commentary on 5:7 RWP -> Study Notes on 5:7 TSK -> Commentary on 5:7 TSK -> Entry for 5:7 WEN -> Notes on 5:7 NTB -> Blindness; Drunkenness; Temperance; Wicked (People) TTT -> Watchfulness EBD -> Drunk; Peter, Second Epistle of PWP -> Devotional using 5:7 5:7 - [In Context] People who sleep, sleep at night. People who get drunk, get drunk at night.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 5:8 DSN -> Synopsis on 5:8 GEB -> Study Notes on 5:8 JFB -> Commentary on 5:8 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 5:8 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 5:8 PNT -> Commentary on 5:8 RWP -> Study Notes on 5:8 SRN -> Study Notes on 5:8 TSK -> Commentary on 5:8 TSK -> Entry for 5:8 WEN -> Notes on 5:8 NTB -> Armor; Breastplate; Commandments; Day; Drunkenness; Faith; Helmet; Hope; Love; Salvation; Sobriety; Temperance; War; Wicked (People) TTT -> Arms, Military; Breastplate; Day; Faith; Hope; Sobriety; Warfare of Saints EBD -> Drunk; Helmet; Peter, Second Epistle of; War PWP -> Devotional using 5:8 5:8 - [In Context] But we belong to the day (goodness), so we should control ourselves. We should wear faith and love to protect us. And the hope of salvation should be our helmet.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 5:9 DSN -> Synopsis on 5:9 GEB -> Study Notes on 5:9 JFB -> Commentary on 5:9 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 5:9 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 5:9 PNT -> Commentary on 5:9 RWP -> Study Notes on 5:9 SRN -> Study Notes on 5:9 TSK -> Commentary on 5:9 TSK -> Entry for 5:9 WEN -> Notes on 5:9 NTB -> Atonement; Death; Fellowship; God (continued); Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Righteous; Salvation; Suffering TTT -> Salvation EBD -> Peter, Second Epistle of PWP -> Devotional using 5:9 TV -> Devotional using 5:9 TV -> Devotional using 5:9 5:9 - [In Context] God did not choose us to suffer his anger. God chose us to have salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 5:10 DSN -> Synopsis on 5:10 GEB -> Study Notes on 5:10 JFB -> Commentary on 5:10 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 5:10 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 5:10 PNT -> Commentary on 5:10 RWP -> Study Notes on 5:10 TSK -> Commentary on 5:10 TSK -> Entry for 5:10 WEN -> Notes on 5:10 NTB -> Atonement; Death; Fellowship; Immortality; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Righteous; Salvation; Suffering TTT -> Death of Christ, The EBD -> Peter, Second Epistle of PWP -> Devotional using 5:10 TV -> Devotional using 5:10 TV -> Devotional using 5:10 5:10 - [In Context] Jesus died for us so that we can live together with him. It is not important if we are alive or dead {when Jesus comes}.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 5:11 DSN -> Synopsis on 5:11 GEB -> Study Notes on 5:11 JFB -> Commentary on 5:11 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 5:11 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 5:11 PNT -> Commentary on 5:11 RWP -> Study Notes on 5:11 TSK -> Commentary on 5:11 TSK -> Entry for 5:11 WEN -> Notes on 5:11 NTB -> Communion; Fellowship; Love; Righteous TTT -> Affliction, Consolation under; Communion of Saints; Edification; Missionaries, all Christians should be as EBD -> Peter, Second Epistle of PWP -> Devotional using 5:11 TV -> Devotional using 5:11 TV -> Devotional using 5:11 TV -> Devotional using 5:11 5:11 - [In Context] So encourage each other and make each other stronger {in faith}. And you are doing that now.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 5:12 DSN -> Synopsis on 5:12 GEB -> Study Notes on 5:12 JFB -> Commentary on 5:12 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 5:12 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 5:12 PNT -> Commentary on 5:12 RWP -> Study Notes on 5:12 TSK -> Commentary on 5:12 TSK -> Entry for 5:12 WEN -> Notes on 5:12 NTB -> Church; Commandments; Minister, Christian; Reverence EBD -> Elder SBD -> Bishop PWP -> Devotional using 5:12 TV -> Devotional using 5:12 TV -> Devotional using 5:12 5:12 - [In Context] Now brothers and sisters, we ask you to respect those people who work hard with you--those who lead you in the Lord and teach you.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 5:13 DSN -> Synopsis on 5:13 GEB -> Study Notes on 5:13 JFB -> Commentary on 5:13 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 5:13 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 5:13 PNT -> Commentary on 5:13 RWP -> Study Notes on 5:13 TSK -> Commentary on 5:13 TSK -> Entry for 5:13 WEN -> Notes on 5:13 NTB -> Church; Commandments; Minister, Christian; Peace; Reverence TTT -> Love to Man; Ministers; Peace PWP -> Devotional using 5:13 5:13 - [In Context] Respect those people with a very special love because of the work they do {with you}. Live in peace with each other.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 5:14 DSN -> Synopsis on 5:14 GEB -> Study Notes on 5:14 JFB -> Commentary on 5:14 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 5:14 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 5:14 PNT -> Commentary on 5:14 RWP -> Study Notes on 5:14 TSK -> Commentary on 5:14 TSK -> Entry for 5:14 WEN -> Notes on 5:14 NTB -> Church; Commandments; Communion; Fellowship; Love; Meekness; Patience; Reproof TTT -> Affliction, Consolation under; Conduct, Christian; Love to Man; Missionaries, all Christians should be as; Patience; Reproof PWP -> Devotional using 5:14 5:14 - [In Context] We ask you, brothers and sisters, to warn those people who don't work. Encourage the people who are afraid. Help the people who are weak. Be patient with every person.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 5:15 DSN -> Synopsis on 5:15 GEB -> Study Notes on 5:15 JFB -> Commentary on 5:15 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 5:15 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 5:15 PNT -> Commentary on 5:15 RWP -> Study Notes on 5:15 TSK -> Commentary on 5:15 TSK -> Entry for 5:15 WEN -> Notes on 5:15 NTB -> Commandments; Malice; Meekness; Religion; Retaliation; Revenge TTT -> Conduct, Christian; Revenge SBD -> Proverbs, Book of PWP -> Devotional using 5:15 5:15 - [In Context] Be sure that no person pays back wrong for wrong. But always try to do what is good for each other and for all people.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 5:16 DSN -> Synopsis on 5:16 GEB -> Study Notes on 5:16 JFB -> Commentary on 5:16 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 5:16 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 5:16 PNT -> Commentary on 5:16 RWP -> Study Notes on 5:16 TSK -> Commentary on 5:16 TSK -> Entry for 5:16 WEN -> Notes on 5:16 NTB -> Commandments; Joy; Religion TTT -> Joy PWP -> Devotional using 5:16 TV -> Devotional using 5:16 TV -> Devotional using 5:16 TV -> Devotional using 5:16 TV -> Devotional using 5:16 TV -> Devotional using 5:16 TV -> Devotional using 5:16 TV -> Devotional using 5:16 TV -> Devotional using 5:16 5:16 - [In Context] Always be full of joy.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 5:17 DSN -> Synopsis on 5:17 GEB -> Study Notes on 5:17 JFB -> Commentary on 5:17 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 5:17 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 5:17 PNT -> Commentary on 5:17 RWP -> Study Notes on 5:17 TSK -> Commentary on 5:17 TSK -> Entry for 5:17 WEN -> Notes on 5:17 NTB -> Commandments; Constancy; Prayer; Prayerfulness; Religion TTT -> Prayer; Prayer, Private EBD -> Fellowship UTM -> Devotional using 5:17 PWP -> Devotional using 5:17 TV -> Devotional using 5:17 TV -> Devotional using 5:17 TV -> Devotional using 5:17 TV -> Devotional using 5:17 TV -> Devotional using 5:17 TV -> Devotional using 5:17 5:17 - [In Context] Never stop praying.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 5:18 DSN -> Synopsis on 5:18 GEB -> Study Notes on 5:18 JFB -> Commentary on 5:18 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 5:18 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 5:18 PNT -> Commentary on 5:18 RWP -> Study Notes on 5:18 TSK -> Commentary on 5:18 TSK -> Entry for 5:18 WEN -> Notes on 5:18 NTB -> Commandments; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Prayer; Religion; Thankfulness TTT -> Thanksgiving EBD -> Fellowship PWP -> Devotional using 5:18 TV -> Devotional using 5:18 TV -> Devotional using 5:18 TV -> Devotional using 5:18 TV -> Devotional using 5:18 TV -> Devotional using 5:18 TV -> Devotional using 5:18 5:18 - [In Context] Give thanks {to God} at all times. That is what God wants for you in Christ Jesus.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 5:19 DSN -> Synopsis on 5:19 GEB -> Study Notes on 5:19 JFB -> Commentary on 5:19 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 5:19 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 5:19 PNT -> Commentary on 5:19 RWP -> Study Notes on 5:19 TSK -> Commentary on 5:19 TSK -> Entry for 5:19 WEN -> Notes on 5:19 NTB -> Commandments; Holy Spirit; Religion TTT -> Offences Against the Holy Spirit UTM -> Devotional using 5:19 PWP -> Devotional using 5:19 5:19 - [In Context] Don't stop the work of the {Holy} Spirit. F16
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 5:20 DSN -> Synopsis on 5:20 GEB -> Study Notes on 5:20 JFB -> Commentary on 5:20 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 5:20 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 5:20 PNT -> Commentary on 5:20 RWP -> Study Notes on 5:20 TSK -> Commentary on 5:20 TSK -> Entry for 5:20 WEN -> Notes on 5:20 NTB -> Commandments; Miracles; Religion; Word Of God TTT -> Miraculous Gifts of the Holy Spirit; Prophecy PWP -> Devotional using 5:20 5:20 - [In Context] Don't treat prophecy F17 like it is not important.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 5:21 DSN -> Synopsis on 5:21 GEB -> Study Notes on 5:21 JFB -> Commentary on 5:21 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 5:21 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 5:21 PNT -> Commentary on 5:21 RWP -> Study Notes on 5:21 TSK -> Commentary on 5:21 TSK -> Entry for 5:21 WEN -> Notes on 5:21 NTB -> Commandments; Perseverance; Religion; Watchfulness TTT -> Steadfastness PWP -> Devotional using 5:21 5:21 - [In Context] But test everything. Keep what is good.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 5:22 DSN -> Synopsis on 5:22 GEB -> Study Notes on 5:22 JFB -> Commentary on 5:22 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 5:22 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 5:22 PNT -> Commentary on 5:22 RWP -> Study Notes on 5:22 TSK -> Commentary on 5:22 TSK -> Entry for 5:22 WEN -> Notes on 5:22 NTB -> Commandments; Evil; Holiness; Religion TTT -> Conduct, Christian; Sin PWP -> Devotional using 5:22 5:22 - [In Context] And stay away from everything that is evil.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 5:23 DSN -> Synopsis on 5:23 GEB -> Study Notes on 5:23 JFB -> Commentary on 5:23 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 5:23 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 5:23 PNT -> Commentary on 5:23 RWP -> Study Notes on 5:23 SRN -> Study Notes on 5:23 TSK -> Commentary on 5:23 TSK -> Entry for 5:23 WEN -> Notes on 5:23 NTB -> Holiness; Intercession; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Man; Religion; Sanctification; Sinlessness TTT -> Peace, Spiritual; Protection; Sanctification; Second Coming of Christ, The EBD -> Man UTM -> Devotional using 5:23 UTM -> Devotional using 5:23 PWP -> Devotional using 5:23 PWP -> Devotional using 5:23 PWP -> Devotional using 5:23 TV -> Devotional using 5:23 TV -> Devotional using 5:23 5:23 - [In Context] We pray that God himself, the God of peace, will make you pure--belonging only to him. We pray that your whole self--spirit, soul, and body--will be kept safe and be without wrong when our Lord Jesus Christ comes.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 5:24 DSN -> Synopsis on 5:24 GEB -> Study Notes on 5:24 JFB -> Commentary on 5:24 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 5:24 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 5:24 PNT -> Commentary on 5:24 RWP -> Study Notes on 5:24 TSK -> Commentary on 5:24 TSK -> Entry for 5:24 WEN -> Notes on 5:24 NTB -> God TTT -> Christ, Character of; Faithfulness of God, The; Protection UTM -> Devotional using 5:24 PWP -> Devotional using 5:24 SPG -> Devotional using 5:24 5:24 - [In Context] The One (God) who calls you will do that for you. You can trust him.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 5:25 DSN -> Synopsis on 5:25 GEB -> Study Notes on 5:25 JFB -> Commentary on 5:25 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 5:25 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 5:25 PNT -> Commentary on 5:25 RWP -> Study Notes on 5:25 TSK -> Commentary on 5:25 TSK -> Entry for 5:25 WEN -> Notes on 5:25 NTB -> Intercession; Minister, Christian SPG -> Devotional using 5:25 5:25 - [In Context] Brothers and sisters, please pray for us.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 5:26 DSN -> Synopsis on 5:26 GEB -> Study Notes on 5:26 JFB -> Commentary on 5:26 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 5:26 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 5:26 PNT -> Commentary on 5:26 RWP -> Study Notes on 5:26 TSK -> Commentary on 5:26 TSK -> Entry for 5:26 WEN -> Notes on 5:26 NTB -> Kiss EBD -> Kiss 5:26 - [In Context] Give all the brothers and sisters a holy kiss when you meet.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 5:27 DSN -> Synopsis on 5:27 GEB -> Study Notes on 5:27 JFB -> Commentary on 5:27 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 5:27 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 5:27 PNT -> Commentary on 5:27 RWP -> Study Notes on 5:27 TSK -> Commentary on 5:27 TSK -> Entry for 5:27 WEN -> Notes on 5:27 NTB -> Righteous; Word Of God TTT -> Oaths; Titles and Names of Saints 5:27 - [In Context] I tell you by the authority (power) of the Lord to read this letter to all the brothers and sisters.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 5:28 DSN -> Synopsis on 5:28 GEB -> Study Notes on 5:28 JFB -> Commentary on 5:28 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 5:28 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 5:28 PNT -> Commentary on 5:28 RWP -> Study Notes on 5:28 TSK -> Commentary on 5:28 TSK -> Entry for 5:28 NTB -> Benedictions; Grace Of God 5:28 - [In Context] The grace (kindness) of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
FOOTNOTES: F16: Spirit, Holy Spirit   Also called the Spirit of God, the Spirit of Christ, and the Comforter. Joined with God and Christ, he does God's work among people in the world. F17: prophecy   Teaching by a person who speaks for God.

Abbreviations Legend: BCC - Burton Coffman; DSN - Darby's Synopsis; GEB - Gill's Exposition; JFB - Jamieson, Fausset, Brown; MHC-COM - Matthew Henry Complete; MHC-CON - Matthew Henry Concise; PNT - People's New Testament; RWP - Robertson's Word Pictures; SRN - Scofield Reference Notes; TSK - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge; WEN - Wesley's Explanatory Notes; NTB - Nave's Topical Bible; TSK - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge; TTT - Torrey's Topical Textbook; EBD - Easton's Bible Dictionary; SBD - Smith's Bible Dictionary; TV - Today's Verse; PWP - Praying With Paul; SPG - Spurgeon's Morning & Evening; UTM - My Utmost for His Highest; Copyright Statement - Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version © 2001 by World Bible Translation Center, Inc. and used by permission.