en_tn/en_tn_53-1TH.tsv

1	Book	Chapter	Verse	ID	SupportReference	OrigQuote	Occurrence	GLQuote	OccurrenceNote
2	1TH	front	intro	jp2y			0
3	1TH	1	intro	y8c5			0		1 Thessalonians 01 General Notes Structure and formatting Verse 1 formally introduces this letter. Letters in the ancient Near East commonly had introductions of this type. Special concepts in this chapter Hardship Other people persecuted the Christians in Thessalonica. But the Christians there handled it well. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
4	1TH	1	1	dp37			0	General Information:	Paul identifies himself as the writer of the letter and greets the church at Thessalonica.
5	1TH	1	1	ms5e	figs-explicit		0	Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy to the church	The UST makes clear that it was Paul who wrote this letter. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
6	1TH	1	1	luw5	figs-metonymy		0	May grace and peace be to you
7	1TH	1	1	nn67	figs-you		0	peace be to you
8	1TH	1	2	y98w	figs-exclusive		0	General Information:
9	1TH	1	2	xud4			0	We always give thanks to God
10	1TH	1	2	r3yd			0	we mention you continually in our prayers	we continually pray for you
11	1TH	1	3	bl7l			0	work of faith	acts done because of trust in God
12	1TH	1	4	xky4			0	Connecting Statement:	Paul continues to give thanks for the believers at Thessalonica and praises them for their faith in God.
13	1TH	1	4	erb6			0	Brothers	Here this means fellow Christians, including both men and women.
14	1TH	1	4	u5er	figs-exclusive		0	we know
15	1TH	1	5	ude4			0	not in word only	not only in what we said
16	1TH	1	5	h675			0	but also in power, in the Holy Spirit	Possible meanings are 1) the Holy Spirit gave Paul and his companions the ability to preach the gospel powerfully or 2) the Holy Spirit made the preaching of the gospel have a powerful effect among the Thessalonian believers or 3) the Holy Spirit demonstrated the truth of the gospel preaching by means of miracles, signs, and wonders.
17	1TH	1	5	t1w3	figs-abstractnouns		0	in much assurance
18	1TH	1	5	e889			0	what kind of men	how we conducted ourselves when
19	1TH	1	6	cs49			0	You became imitators
20	1TH	1	6	cl6r			0	received the word
21	1TH	1	6	q4gm			0	in much hardship
22	1TH	1	7	ml7u	translate-names		0	Achaia	This is an ancient district in what is present-day Greece. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
23	1TH	1	8	qyk6	figs-metonymy		0	the word of the Lord
24	1TH	1	8	sht4	figs-metaphor		0	has rung out	Here Paul speaks of the Christian witness produced by the Thessalonian believers as if it were a bell that was rung or a musical instrument that was being played. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
25	1TH	1	9	rd2b			0	For they themselves	Paul is referring to the churches that already existed in the surrounding regions, who have heard about the Thessalonian believers.
26	1TH	1	9	amc1	figs-rpronouns		0	they themselves
27	1TH	1	9	v145	figs-metonymy		0	what kind of reception we had among you
28	1TH	1	9	u1um	figs-metaphor		0	you turned to God from the idols to serve the living and true God
29	1TH	1	10	dg6a	guidelines-sonofgodprinciples		0	his Son	This is an important title for Jesus that describes his relationship to God. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/guidelines-sonofgodprinciples]])
30	1TH	1	10	pmi8			0	whom he raised	whom God caused to live again
31	1TH	1	10	wba8			0	from the dead
32	1TH	1	10	pt1s	figs-inclusive		0	who frees us	Here Paul includes the Thessalonian believers. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-inclusive]])
33	1TH	2	intro	kt5l			0
34	1TH	2	1	pt75			0	Connecting Statement:	Paul defines the believers' service and reward.
35	1TH	2	1	gpr4	figs-rpronouns		0	you yourselves
36	1TH	2	1	tdl3			0	brothers	Here this means fellow Christians, including both men and women.
37	1TH	2	1	g6qq	figs-exclusive		0	our coming
38	1TH	2	1	w584	figs-doublenegatives		0	was not useless
39	1TH	2	2	x6ez			0	previously suffered and were shamefully treated	were mistreated and insulted
40	1TH	2	2	v4dg			0	in much struggling	while struggling under great opposition
41	1TH	2	3	t7ty			0	was not from error, nor from impurity, nor from deceit	was truthful, pure, and honest
42	1TH	2	4	is1a			0	approved by God to be trusted	Paul was tested and proven trustworthy by God.
43	1TH	2	4	qqj2	figs-explicit		0	we speak	Paul is referring to preaching the gospel message. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
44	1TH	2	4	k1m9	figs-metonymy		0	who examines our hearts
45	1TH	2	5	xcy6			0	General Information:	Paul tells the Thessalonian believers that his conduct was not based in flattery, greed, or self glory.
46	1TH	2	5	i8cr			0	we never came with words of flattery	we never spoke to you with false praise
47	1TH	2	6	p9ih			0	could have claimed privileges	could have insisted you give us money
48	1TH	2	7	ag1l	figs-simile		0	as a mother comforting her own children	Just as a mother gently comforts her children, so Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy spoke gently to the Thessalonian believers. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
49	1TH	2	8	r8b4			0	In this way we had affection for you	This is how we demonstrated our affection for you
50	1TH	2	8	g73f			0	we had affection for you	we loved you
51	1TH	2	8	q86v	figs-metaphor		0	We were pleased to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own lives
52	1TH	2	8	p4e4			0	you had become very dear to us	we cared for you deeply
53	1TH	2	9	j9lu			0	brothers	Here this means fellow Christians, including both men and women.
54	1TH	2	9	tc98	figs-doublet		0	our labor and toil
55	1TH	2	9	b16f			0	Night and day we were working so that we might not weigh down any of you	We worked hard to make our own living so you would not need to support us
56	1TH	2	10	il3e			0	holy, righteous, and blameless	Paul uses three words that describe their good behavior toward the Thessalonian believers.
57	1TH	2	11	i58m	figs-metaphor		0	as a father with his own children	Paul compares how he encouraged the Thessalonians to a father gently teaching his children how to behave. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
58	1TH	2	12	m91e	figs-doublet		0	exhorting you and encouraging and urging you
59	1TH	2	12	n8dr	figs-hendiadys		0	into his own kingdom and glory
60	1TH	2	12	qmc3	figs-metaphor		0	to walk in a manner that is worthy of God
61	1TH	2	13	au3b			0	General Information:
62	1TH	2	13	z53w			0	we also thank God constantly	Paul often thanks God for their acceptance of the gospel message he shared with them.
63	1TH	2	13	zj5f	figs-synecdoche		0	not as the word of man
64	1TH	2	13	rpb1	figs-metonymy		0	you accepted it ... as it truly is, the word of God
65	1TH	2	13	ci1e	figs-personification		0	which is also at work in you who believe
66	1TH	2	14	s2mp			0	brothers	Here this means fellow Christians, including both men and women.
67	1TH	2	14	mh8n			0	became imitators of the churches
68	1TH	2	14	cxm3			0	from your own countrymen	from other Thessalonians
69	1TH	2	16	rw7e			0	They forbid us to speak	They try to make us stop speaking
70	1TH	2	16	n2ue	figs-metaphor		0	they always fill up their own sins	Paul speaks as though someone can fill a container with their own sins as with liquid. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
71	1TH	2	16	fq9m			0	wrath will overtake them in the end	This refers to God finally judging and punishing people for their sins.
72	1TH	2	17	edb1			0	brothers	This means fellow Christians, including both men and women.
73	1TH	2	17	vr7v	figs-metonymy		0	in person not in heart
74	1TH	2	17	t5d5	figs-synecdoche		0	to see your face
75	1TH	2	19	j7j5	figs-rquestion		0	For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of pride in front of our Lord Jesus at his coming? Is it not you?
76	1TH	2	19	mj9n	figs-metonymy		0	our hope ... Is it not you
77	1TH	2	19	ty78	figs-metonymy		0	or joy	The Thessalonians are the reason for his joy. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
78	1TH	2	19	e7tl	figs-metonymy		0	crown of pride
79	1TH	3	intro	j379			0
80	1TH	3	1	nal1			0	Connecting Statement:	Paul tells the believers he has sent Timothy to strengthen their faith.
81	1TH	3	1	fqe3			0	we could no longer bear it	we could no longer endure worrying about you
82	1TH	3	1	t3vt			0	good to be left behind at Athens alone	good for Silvanus and me to stay behind in Athens
83	1TH	3	1	qhj4			0	it was good
84	1TH	3	1	laf9	translate-names		0	Athens	This is a city in the Achaia province, which is now modern-day Greece. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
85	1TH	3	2	d8yy			0	our brother and fellow worker	These two expressions both describe Timothy.
86	1TH	3	3	y74m	figs-idiom		0	no one would be shaken
87	1TH	3	3	rkx9	figs-explicit		0	we have been appointed
88	1TH	3	4	shn3			0	Truly
89	1TH	3	4	nm1l			0	to suffer affliction	to be mistreated by others
90	1TH	3	5	st3d	figs-idiom		0	I could no longer stand it
91	1TH	3	5	zn36	figs-explicit		0	I sent
92	1TH	3	5	g92s			0	our labor
93	1TH	3	5	ne5x			0	in vain	useless
94	1TH	3	6	r4pa			0	Connecting Statement:	Paul tells his readers about Timothy's report after he returned from visiting them.
95	1TH	3	6	gci4	figs-exclusive		0	came to us
96	1TH	3	6	tu8d	figs-explicit		0	the good news of your faith
97	1TH	3	6	e6kx			0	you always have good memories	When they think of Paul, they always have good thoughts about him.
98	1TH	3	6	tx4h			0	you long to see us	you desire to see us
99	1TH	3	7	mqy5			0	brothers
100	1TH	3	7	k54j	figs-explicit		0	because of your faith
101	1TH	3	7	csz7	figs-doublet		0	in all our distress and affliction
102	1TH	3	8	x5xt	figs-idiom		0	we live
103	1TH	3	8	x4zn	figs-idiom		0	if you stand firm in the Lord
104	1TH	3	9	pzq7	figs-rquestion		0	For what thanks can we give to God for you, for all the joy that we have before our God over you?
105	1TH	3	9	p5ka	figs-metaphor		0	before our God	Paul speaks as if he and his companions were physically in God's presence. He is probably referring to the activity of praying. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
106	1TH	3	10	k71n			0	very hard	fervently
107	1TH	3	10	eb26	figs-synecdoche		0	see your face
108	1TH	3	11	tet9			0	General Information:
109	1TH	3	11	bql9	figs-inclusive		0	May our God ... our Lord Jesus	Paul includes the Thessalonian believers with his ministry team. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-inclusive]])
110	1TH	3	11	mc2m			0	May our God	We pray that our God
111	1TH	3	11	um1c	figs-metaphor		0	direct our way to you	Paul speaks as if he wants God to show him and his companions the route to take to visit the Thessalonian Christians. He means that he wants God to make it possible for them to do so. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
112	1TH	3	11	efl5	figs-exclusive		0	direct our way to you
113	1TH	3	11	mp6s	figs-rpronouns		0	Father himself
114	1TH	3	12	f5z3	figs-metaphor		0	increase and abound in love	Paul speaks of love as an object that one could obtain more of. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
115	1TH	3	13	ly21	figs-metonymy		0	strengthen your hearts, so that they will be
116	1TH	3	13	xsd3			0	at the coming of our Lord Jesus	when Jesus comes back to earth
117	1TH	3	13	jlc5			0	with all his saints	with all those who belong to him
118	1TH	4	intro	b1z5			0
119	1TH	4	1	wk39			0	brothers
120	1TH	4	1	u2lw	figs-doublet		0	we encourage and exhort you
121	1TH	4	1	iij6	figs-activepassive		0	you received instructions from us
122	1TH	4	1	p4db	figs-metaphor		0	you must walk
123	1TH	4	2	vg16	figs-metaphor		0	through the Lord Jesus	Paul speaks of his instructions as if they were given by Jesus himself. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
124	1TH	4	3	mw4j			0	you avoid sexual immorality	you stay away from sexually immoral acts
125	1TH	4	4	f4ux			0	know how to possess his own vessel
126	1TH	4	5	x2t7			0	in the passion of lust	with wrongful sexual desire
127	1TH	4	6	gn9i	figs-gendernotations		0	no man
128	1TH	4	6	a9st	figs-doublet		0	transgress and wrong
129	1TH	4	6	q7bf	figs-explicit		0	the Lord is an avenger
130	1TH	4	6	d1ip			0	forewarned you and testified	told you beforehand and strongly warned against
131	1TH	4	7	v3np	figs-doublenegatives		0	God did not call us to uncleanness, but to holiness
132	1TH	4	7	q4tj	figs-inclusive		0	God did not call us
133	1TH	4	8	mn5y			0	he who rejects this
134	1TH	4	8	su51			0	rejects not people, but God	Paul stresses that this teaching is not from man, but from God.
135	1TH	4	9	uxn8			0	brotherly love	love for fellow believers
136	1TH	4	10	dec9			0	you do this for all the brothers who are in all Macedonia	you show love to the believers throughout Macedonia
137	1TH	4	10	jcg3			0	brothers
138	1TH	4	11	d2fg			0	to aspire	to try to
139	1TH	4	11	j4c7	figs-metaphor		0	live quietly
140	1TH	4	11	jmt9	figs-explicit		0	take care of your own responsibilities
141	1TH	4	11	bz8s	figs-metaphor		0	work with your hands
142	1TH	4	12	hp6g	figs-metaphor		0	walk properly
143	1TH	4	12	yl36			0	properly	in a way that shows respect to others and earns their respect
144	1TH	4	12	k59r	figs-metaphor		0	before outsiders
145	1TH	4	13	j68e			0	General Information:	Paul talks about believers who have died, who are still alive, and those who will be alive when Christ returns.
146	1TH	4	13	d9g4			0	We do not want you to be uninformed
147	1TH	4	13	wt7l			0	brothers
148	1TH	4	13	zqz6	figs-euphemism		0	those who sleep
149	1TH	4	13	r9f8			0	so that you do not grieve like the rest	because we do not want you grieve like the rest
150	1TH	4	13	qt5b			0	grieve	mourn, be sad about something
151	1TH	4	13	rl73	figs-explicit		0	like the rest who do not have hope
152	1TH	4	14	ybz6	figs-inclusive		0	if we believe
153	1TH	4	14	kmk2			0	rose again	rose to live again
154	1TH	4	14	bi9w	figs-euphemism		0	those who have fallen asleep in him
155	1TH	4	15	ni3m	figs-metonymy		0	by the word of the Lord
156	1TH	4	15	b786			0	at the coming of the Lord	when the Lord returns
157	1TH	4	16	ah7p			0	the Lord himself will descend	the Lord himself will come down
158	1TH	4	16	z9ka			0	the archangel	the chief angel
159	1TH	4	16	dr89	figs-explicit		0	the dead in Christ will rise first
160	1TH	4	17	l5l1	figs-inclusive		0	we who are alive
161	1TH	4	17	wvi8			0	with them
162	1TH	4	17	se1y			0	caught up in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air	meet the Lord Jesus in the sky
163	1TH	5	intro	ay3d			0
164	1TH	5	1	i2vm	figs-exclusive		0	General Information:
165	1TH	5	1	z1s6			0	Connecting Statement:	Paul continues talking about the day Jesus will come back.
166	1TH	5	1	h84m			0	the times and seasons	This refers to the events preceding the Lord Jesus' return.
167	1TH	5	1	uq3n			0	brothers
168	1TH	5	2	mcq9			0	perfectly well
169	1TH	5	2	tmj3	figs-simile		0	like a thief in the night
170	1TH	5	3	p1wi			0	When they say	When the people say
171	1TH	5	3	ne9n			0	then sudden destruction	then unexpected destruction
172	1TH	5	3	f1xr	figs-simile		0	like birth pains in a pregnant woman	Just as a pregnant woman's birth pains come suddenly and do not stop until the birth is complete, the destruction will come, and people will not escape. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
173	1TH	5	4	rr9j			0	you, brothers
174	1TH	5	4	b6lv	figs-metaphor		0	are not in darkness
175	1TH	5	4	elp9	figs-simile		0	so that the day would overtake you like a thief	The day when the Lord comes should not be a surprise to believers. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
176	1TH	5	5	zp3z	figs-metaphor		0	For you are all sons of the light and sons of the day
177	1TH	5	5	d6fm	figs-metaphor		0	We are not sons of the night or the darkness
178	1TH	5	6	us6s	figs-metaphor		0	let us not sleep as the rest do
179	1TH	5	6	gu51	figs-inclusive		0	let us
180	1TH	5	6	d2aj	figs-metaphor		0	keep watch and be sober	Paul describes spiritual awareness as the opposite of sleep and drunkenness. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
181	1TH	5	7	s253	figs-metaphor		0	For those who sleep do so at night	Just as when people sleep and do not know what is happening, so the people of this world do not know that Christ will return. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
182	1TH	5	7	exa8	figs-metaphor		0	those who get drunk do so at night	Paul is stating that it is at night when people become drunk, so when people are unaware of Christ's return they do not live a self-controlled life. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
183	1TH	5	8	zj9r	figs-inclusive		0	General Information:
184	1TH	5	8	wh3g	figs-metaphor		0	we belong to the day
185	1TH	5	8	i8j1	figs-metaphor		0	we must stay sober
186	1TH	5	8	ev6i	figs-metaphor		0	put on faith and love as a breastplate
187	1TH	5	8	fk6r	figs-metaphor		0	the hope of salvation for our helmet
188	1TH	5	10	w59c	figs-euphemism		0	whether we are awake or asleep
189	1TH	5	11	r921	figs-metaphor		0	build each other up
190	1TH	5	12	pd47			0	General Information:	Paul begins to give his final instructions to the church in Thessalonica.
191	1TH	5	12	rka4			0	brothers
192	1TH	5	12	ksp2			0	to acknowledge those who labor	to esteem and appreciate those who are involved in leading
193	1TH	5	12	fqh3			0	who are over you in the Lord	This refers to people God appointed to serve as leaders of the local group of believers.
194	1TH	5	13	c966			0	regard them highly in love because of their work	Paul exhorts the believers to love and esteem their church leaders.
195	1TH	5	16	chw9			0	Rejoice always	Paul is exhorting the believers to maintain a spiritual attitude of rejoicing in all things.
196	1TH	5	17	l63i			0	Pray without ceasing	Paul is exhorting the believers to be vigilant in prayer.
197	1TH	5	18	z9gg			0	In everything give thanks	Paul is exhorting the believers to express thankfulness in all things.
198	1TH	5	18	bt5q			0	In everything	In all circumstances
199	1TH	5	18	l3sk			0	For this is the will of God	Paul is referring to the behavior he just mentioned as being God's will for the believers.
200	1TH	5	19	j1ei			0	Do not quench the Spirit	Do not stop the Holy Spirit from working among you
201	1TH	5	20	iv1n			0	Do not despise prophecies
202	1TH	5	21	wx69			0	Test all things	Make sure that all messages that seem to come from God truly come from him
203	1TH	5	21	r12r	figs-metaphor		0	Hold on to what is good	Paul speaks of messages from the Holy Spirit as if they were objects that one could grasp in his hands. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
204	1TH	5	23	gu2c			0	make you completely holy	This refers to God making a person sinless and perfect in his sight.
205	1TH	5	23	s36k	figs-activepassive		0	May your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved without blame
206	1TH	5	24	mq2u			0	Faithful is he who calls you	He is faithful who calls you
207	1TH	5	24	c3jg			0	the one who will also do it	he will be helping you
208	1TH	5	25	q8ki			0	General Information:	Paul gives his closing statements.
209	1TH	5	26	qa1c			0	brothers
210	1TH	5	27	n5cn	figs-activepassive		0	I solemnly charge you by the Lord to have this letter read