1 Tesalonika 2:17

Forced Absence from Thessalonica

2:17 But when we were separated from you, brothers and sisters, ¹  for a short time (in presence, not in affection) ²  we became all the more fervent in our great desire ³  to see you in person. ⁴ 

1 Tesalonika 3:7

3:7 So ⁵  in all our distress and affliction, we were reassured about you, brothers and sisters, ⁶  through your faith.

1 Tesalonika 3:13

3:13 so that your hearts are strengthened in holiness to be blameless before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his saints. ⁷ 

1 Tesalonika 5:14

5:14 And we urge you, brothers and sisters, ⁸  admonish the undisciplined, comfort the discouraged, help the weak, be patient toward all.

[2:17]  ¹ tn Grk “brothers.” See note on the phrase “brothers and sisters” in 1:4.

[2:17]  ² tn Grk “in face, not in heart.”

[2:17]  ³ tn Grk “with great desire.”

[2:17]  ⁴ tn Grk “to see your face.”

[3:7]  ⁵ tn Or “for this reason.”

[3:7]  ⁶ tn Grk “brothers.” See note on the phrase “brothers and sisters” in 1:4.

[3:13]  ⁷ tc ‡ Important and early witnesses (א* A D* 81 629 lat) have ἀμήν (amhn, “amen”) at the end of this benediction, while the majority of mss, including several excellent witnesses (א² B D² F G Ψ 0278 1739 1881 Ï it sy sa), lack the particle. A decision is difficult, but in light of Paul’s habit of adding the ἀμήν to his notes of praise, even in the middle of his letters (cf. Rom 9:5; 11:36; 15:33; Gal 1:5), one might expect scribes to emulate this practice. Although a decision is difficult, it is probably best to follow the shorter reading. NA²⁷ has the particle in brackets, indicating some doubts as to its authenticity.

[5:14]  ⁸ tn Grk “brothers.” See note on the phrase “brothers and sisters” in 1:4.