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1 Thessalonians 2

1 Thess. 2:1 KJV (With Strong’s)

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ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
gar (Greek #1063)
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
KJV usage: and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
Pronounce: gar
Origin: a primary particle
yourselves
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
, brethren
adephos (Greek #80)
a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like 1)
KJV usage: brother.
Pronounce: ad-el-fos'
Origin: from 1 (as a connective particle) and δελφύς (the womb)
, know
eido (Greek #1492)
used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent 3700 and 3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the perfect tense only) to know
KJV usage: be aware, behold, X can (+ not tell), consider, (have) know(-ledge), look (on), perceive, see, be sure, tell, understand, wish, wot. Compare 3700.
Pronounce: i'-do
Origin: a primary verb
our
hemon (Greek #2257)
of (or from) us
KJV usage: our (company), us, we.
Pronounce: hay-mone'
Origin: genitive case plural of 1473
entrance in
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
eisodos (Greek #1529)
an entrance (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: coming, enter(-ing) in (to).
Pronounce: ice'-od-os
Origin: from 1519 and 3598
unto
pros (Greek #4314)
a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near to; usually with the accusative case, the place, time, occasion, or respect, which is the destination of the relation, i.e. whither or for which it is predicated)
KJV usage: about, according to , against, among, at, because of, before, between, (where-)by, for, X at thy house, in, for intent, nigh unto, of, which pertain to, that, to (the end that), X together, to (you) -ward, unto, with(-in). In the comparative case, it denotes essentially the same applications, namely, motion towards, accession to, or nearness at.
Pronounce: pros
Origin: a strengthened form of 4253
you
humas (Greek #5209)
you (as the objective of a verb or preposition)
KJV usage: ye, you (+ -ward), your (+ own).
Pronounce: hoo-mas'
Origin: accusative case of 5210
, that
hoti (Greek #3754)
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
KJV usage: as concerning that, as though, because (that), for (that), how (that), (in) that, though, why.
Pronounce: hot'-ee
Origin: neuter of 3748 as conjunction
it was
ginomai (Greek #1096)
to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
KJV usage: arise, be assembled, be(-come, -fall, -have self), be brought (to pass), (be) come (to pass), continue, be divided, draw, be ended, fall, be finished, follow, be found, be fulfilled, + God forbid, grow, happen, have, be kept, be made, be married, be ordained to be, partake, pass, be performed, be published, require, seem, be showed, X soon as it was, sound, be taken, be turned, use, wax, will, would, be wrought.
Pronounce: ghin'-om-ahee
Origin: a prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb
not
ou (Greek #3756)
the absolute negative (compare 3361) adverb; no or not
KJV usage: + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also 3364, 3372.
Pronounce: oo
Origin: οὐκ (ook), and (before an aspirate) οὐχ (ookh) a primary word
in vain
kenos (Greek #2756)
empty (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: empty, (in) vain.
Pronounce: ken-os'
Origin: apparently a primary word
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Ministry on This Verse

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1-17:  In what manner the gospel was brought and preached to the Thessalonians, and in what sort also they received it.
18-20:  A reason is rendered both why Paul was so long absent from them, and also why he was so desirous to see them.
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1 Thess. 2:13• 13And for this cause we also give thanks to God unceasingly that, having received the word of the report of God by us, ye accepted, not men's word, but, even as it is truly, God's word, which also works in you who believe. (1 Thess. 2:13)
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1 Thess. 1:3‑10• 3remembering unceasingly your work of faith, and labour of love, and enduring constancy of hope, of our Lord Jesus Christ, before our God and Father;
 4knowing, brethren beloved by God, your election.
 5For our glad tidings were not with you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit, and in much assurance; even as ye know what we were among you for your sakes:
 6and *ye* became our imitators, and of the Lord, having accepted the word in much tribulation with joy of the Holy Spirit,
 7so that ye became models to all that believe in Macedonia and in Achaia:
 8for the word of the Lord sounded out from you, not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but in every place your faith which is towards God has gone abroad, so that we have no need to say anything;
 9for they themselves relate concerning us what entering in we had to you, and how ye turned to God from idols to serve a living and true God,
 10and to await his Son from the heavens, whom he raised from among the dead, Jesus, our deliverer from the coming wrath. (1 Thess. 1:3‑10)
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2 Thess. 3:1• 1For the rest, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may run and be glorified, even as also with you; (2 Thess. 3:1)
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1 Thess. 3:5• 5For this reason *I* also, no longer able to refrain myself, sent to know your faith, lest perhaps the tempter had tempted you and our labour should be come to nothing. (1 Thess. 3:5)
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Job 39:16• 16She is hardened against her young ones, as though they were not hers; her labour is in vain, without her concern. (Job 39:16)
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Psa. 73:13• 13Truly have I purified my heart in vain, and washed my hands in innocency: (Psa. 73:13)
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Psa. 127:1• 1A Song of degrees. Of Solomon. Unless Jehovah build the house, in vain do its builders labour in it; unless Jehovah keep the city, the keeper watcheth in vain: (Psa. 127:1)
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Isa. 49:4• 4--And I said, I have laboured in vain, I have spent my strength for nought and in vain; nevertheless my judgment is with Jehovah, and my work with my God. (Isa. 49:4)
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Isa. 65:23• 23They shall not labour in vain, nor bring forth for terror; for they are the seed of the blessed of Jehovah, and their offspring with them. (Isa. 65:23)
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Hab. 2:13• 13Behold, is it not of Jehovah of hosts that the peoples labour for the fire, and the nations weary themselves in vain? (Hab. 2:13)
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1 Cor. 15:2,10,58• 2by which also ye are saved, (if ye hold fast the word which I announced to you as the glad tidings,) unless indeed ye have believed in vain.
 10But by God's grace I am what I am; and his grace, which was towards me, has not been vain; but I have laboured more abundantly than they all, but not *I*, but the grace of God which was with me.
 58So then, my beloved brethren, be firm, immovable, abounding always in the work of the Lord, knowing that your toil is not in vain in the Lord. (1 Cor. 15:2,10,58)
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2 Cor. 6:1• 1But as fellow-workmen, we also beseech that ye receive not the grace of God in vain: (2 Cor. 6:1)
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Gal. 2:2• 2and I went up according to revelation, and I laid before them the glad tidings which I preach among the nations, but privately to those conspicuous among them, lest in any way I run or had run in vain; (Gal. 2:2)
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Gal. 4:11• 11I am afraid of you, lest indeed I have laboured in vain as to you. (Gal. 4:11)
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Phil. 2:16• 16holding forth the word of life, so as to be a boast for me in Christ's day, that I have not run in vain nor laboured in vain. (Phil. 2:16)
• A divine purpose of grace, reality in pressing the truth on consciences, and energy of the Holy Spirit, had characterized their service, and produced corresponding results. (“On 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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For ye know yourselves, brethren, our entering in which we had to you, that it has not been in vain;

W. Kelly Translation

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For yourselves know, brethren, our entrance unto you that it hath not been vain.