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1 Thess. 3:2 KJV (With Strong’s)

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And
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
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
sent
pempo (Greek #3992)
to dispatch (from the subjective view or point of departure, whereas ἵημι (as a stronger form of εἶμι) refers rather to the objective point or terminus ad quem, and 4724 denotes properly, the orderly motion involved), especially on a temporary errand; also to transmit, bestow, or wield
KJV usage: send, thrust in.
Pronounce: pem'-po
Origin: apparently a primary verb
d Timotheus
Timotheos (Greek #5095)
dear to God; Timotheus, a Christian
KJV usage: Timotheus, Timothy.
Pronounce: tee-moth'-eh-os
Origin: from 5092 and 2316
, our
hemon (Greek #2257)
of (or from) us
KJV usage: our (company), us, we.
Pronounce: hay-mone'
Origin: genitive case plural of 1473
brother
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
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)
, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
minister
diakonos (Greek #1249)
an attendant, i.e. (genitive case) a waiter (at table or in other menial duties); specially, a Christian teacher and pastor (technically, a deacon or deaconess)
KJV usage: deacon, minister, servant.
Pronounce: dee-ak'-on-os
Origin: probably from an obsolete διάκω (to run on errands; compare 1377)
of God
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
theos (Greek #2316)
a deity, especially (with 3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
KJV usage: X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
Pronounce: theh'-os
Origin: of uncertain affinity
, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
our
hemon (Greek #2257)
of (or from) us
KJV usage: our (company), us, we.
Pronounce: hay-mone'
Origin: genitive case plural of 1473
fellowlaborer
sunergos (Greek #4904)
a co-laborer, i.e. coadjutor
KJV usage: companion in labour, (fellow-)helper(-labourer, -worker), labourer together with, workfellow.
Pronounce: soon-er-gos'
Origin: from a presumed compound of 4862 and the base of 2041
in
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
the gospel
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
euaggelion (Greek #2098)
a good message, i.e. the gospel
KJV usage: gospel.
Pronounce: yoo-ang-ghel'-ee-on
Origin: from the same as 2097
of Christ
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
Christos (Greek #5547)
anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
KJV usage: Christ.
Pronounce: khris-tos'
Origin: from 5548
, to
eis (Greek #1519)
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
KJV usage: (abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), ...ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ice
Origin: a primary preposition
establish
sterizo (Greek #4741)
to set fast, i.e. (literally) to turn resolutely in a certain direction, or (figuratively) to confirm
KJV usage: fix, (e-)stablish, stedfastly set, strengthen.
Pronounce: stay-rid'-zo
Origin: from a presumed derivative of 2476 (like 4731)
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
, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
to comfort
parakaleo (Greek #3870)
to call near, i.e. invite, invoke (by imploration, hortation or consolation)
KJV usage: beseech, call for, (be of good) comfort, desire, (give) exhort(-ation), intreat, pray.
Pronounce: par-ak-al-eh'-o
Origin: from 3844 and 2564
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
concerning
peri (Greek #4012)
properly, through (all over), i.e. around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive case denoting the subject or occasion or superlative point; with the accusative case the locality, circuit, matter, circumstance or general period)
KJV usage: (there-)about, above, against, at, on behalf of, X and his company, which concern, (as) concerning, for, X how it will go with, ((there-, where-)) of, on, over, pertaining (to), for sake, X (e-)state, (as) touching, (where-)by (in), with. In comparative, it retains substantially the same meaning of circuit (around), excess (beyond), or completeness (through).
Pronounce: per-ee'
Origin: from the base of 4008
your
humon (Greek #5216)
of (from or concerning) you
KJV usage: ye, you, your (own, -selves).
Pronounce: hoo-mone'
Origin: genitive case of 5210
faith
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
pistis (Greek #4102)
persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon Christ for salvation; abstractly, constancy in such profession; by extension, the system of religious (Gospel) truth itself
KJV usage: assurance, belief, believe, faith, fidelity.
Pronounce: pis'-tis
Origin: from 3982
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Acts 17:15• 15But they that conducted Paul brought him as far as Athens; and, having received a commandment to Silas and Timotheus, that they should come to him as quickly as possible, they departed. (Acts 17:15)

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Ministry on This Verse

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Timotheus.
Acts 16:1• 1And he came to Derbe and Lystra: and behold, a certain disciple was there, by name Timotheus, son of a Jewish believing woman, but the father a Greek, (Acts 16:1)
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Acts 17:14‑15• 14And then immediately the brethren sent away Paul to go as to the sea; but Silas and Timotheus abode there.
 15But they that conducted Paul brought him as far as Athens; and, having received a commandment to Silas and Timotheus, that they should come to him as quickly as possible, they departed. (Acts 17:14‑15)
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Acts 18:5• 5And when both Silas and Timotheus came down from Macedonia, Paul was pressed in respect of the word, testifying to the Jews that Jesus was the Christ. (Acts 18:5)
our brother.
Rom. 16:21• 21Timotheus, my fellow-workman, and Lucius, and Jason, and Sosipater, my kinsmen, salute you. (Rom. 16:21)
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1 Cor. 4:17• 17For this reason I have sent to you Timotheus, who is my beloved and faithful child in the Lord, who shall put you in mind of my ways as they are in Christ, according as I teach everywhere in every assembly. (1 Cor. 4:17)
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1 Cor. 16:10‑12• 10Now if Timotheus come, see that he may be with you without fear; for he works the work of the Lord, even as I.
 11Let not therefore any one despise him; but set him forward in peace, that he may come to me; for I expect him with the brethren.
 12Now concerning the brother Apollos, I begged him much that he would go to you with the brethren; but it was not at all his will to go now; but he will come when he shall have good opportunity. (1 Cor. 16:10‑12)
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2 Cor. 1:19• 19For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, he who has been preached by us among you (by me and Silvanus and Timotheus), did not become yea and nay, but yea *is* in him. (2 Cor. 1:19)
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2 Cor. 2:13• 13I had no rest in my spirit at not finding Titus my brother; but bidding them adieu, I came away to Macedonia. (2 Cor. 2:13)
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2 Cor. 8:23• 23Whether as regards Titus, he is my companion and fellow-labourer in your behalf; or our brethren, they are deputed messengers of assemblies, Christ's glory. (2 Cor. 8:23)
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Eph. 6:21• 21But in order that *ye* also may know what concerns me, how I am getting on, Tychicus, the beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, shall make all things known to you; (Eph. 6:21)
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Phil. 2:19‑25• 19But I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timotheus to you shortly, that *I* also may be refreshed, knowing how ye get on.
 20For I have no one like-minded who will care with genuine feeling how ye get on.
 21For all seek their own things, not the things of Jesus Christ.
 22But ye know the proof of him, that, as a child a father, he has served with me in the work of the glad tidings.
 23Him therefore I hope to send immediately, as soon as I shall see how it goes with me:
 24but I trust in the Lord that I myself also shall soon come;
 25but I have thought it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother and fellow-workman and fellow-soldier, but your messenger and minister to my need, (Phil. 2:19‑25)
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Col. 1:7• 7even as ye learned from Epaphras our beloved fellow-bondman, who is a faithful minister of Christ for you, (Col. 1:7)
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Col. 4:9,12• 9with Onesimus, the faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They shall make known to you everything here.
 12Epaphras, who is one of you, the bondman of Christ Jesus, salutes you, always combating earnestly for you in prayers, to the end that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God. (Col. 4:9,12)
to establish.
1 Thess. 3:13• 13in order to the confirming of your hearts unblamable in holiness before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his saints. (1 Thess. 3:13)
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Acts 14:22‑23• 22establishing the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to abide in the faith, and that through many tribulations we must enter into the kingdom of God.
 23And having chosen them elders in each assembly, having prayed with fastings, they committed them to the Lord, on whom they had believed. (Acts 14:22‑23)
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Acts 16:5• 5The assemblies therefore were confirmed in the faith, and increased in number every day. (Acts 16:5)
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Eph. 6:22• 22whom I have sent to you for this very thing, that ye may know of our affairs and that he may encourage your hearts. (Eph. 6:22)
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Phil. 1:25• 25and having confidence of this, I know that I shall remain and abide along with you all, for your progress and joy in faith; (Phil. 1:25)
• His affection would not allow him to rest without putting himself in communication with them, and already from Athens he had sent Timotheus to inquire into their condition and to establish their hearts by reminding them that while yet with them he had told them these things would happen. (“1 Thessalonians 3” by J.N. Darby)

J. N. Darby Translation

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and sent Timotheus, our brother and fellow-workman under Godd in the glad tidings of Christ, to confirm you and encourage you concerning your faith,

JND Translation Notes

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The reading here is perplexing, but it is either as translated, or "our brother and minister of God."

W. Kelly Translation

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and sent Timothy our brother and work-fellowa under God in the gospel of Christ, to establish you and encourage concerning your faith,

WK Translation Notes

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Various text are found in the MSS. But if "fellow-worker" (synergon) be read, as in the margin, "fellow-worker with God" will not do. They were fellow-labourers doing God’s work; but to say "fellow-workers with God" is false and presumptuous, and so of course is "with him." God employs labourers as work-fellows; but He is no work-fellow of theirs. It is irreverent. In the text which reads "minister" the MS. omits "of God", and thus the difficulty is avoided. "Under God" may be a paraphrase, but seems in our tongue necessary.