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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 were conducting Paul brought [him] as far as Athens; and having received a charge for Silas and Timothy that they should come as quickly as possible unto him they departed. (Acts 17:15)

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Ministry on This Verse

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Timotheus.
Acts 16:1• 1And he came unto Derbe and unto Lystra; and, behold, a certain disciple was there, by name Timothy, son of a Jewish believing woman, but of a Greek father; (Acts 16:1)
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Acts 17:14‑15• 14And then immediately the brethren sent away Paul to proceed toward the sea, but Silas and Timotheus abode there.
 15But they that were conducting Paul brought [him] as far as Athens; and having received a charge for Silas and Timothy that they should come as quickly as possible unto him they departed. (Acts 17:14‑15)
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Acts 18:5• 5And when both Silas and Timothy came down from Macedonia, Paul was engrossed with the word testifying to the Jews that Jesus was the Christ. (Acts 18:5)
our brother.
Rom. 16:21• 21There salute you Timothy my work-fellow, and Lucius, and Jason, and Sosipater, my kinsmen. (Rom. 16:21)
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1 Cor. 4:17• 17For this cause I sent to you Timothy, who is my beloved and faithful child in [the] Lord, who will remind you of my ways that are in Christ [Jesus], even as everywhere in every assembly I teach. (1 Cor. 4:17)
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1 Cor. 16:10‑12• 10But if Timothy come, see that he be with you without fear, for he worketh the Lord's work, as I also.
 11Let none then despise him, but send him forward in peace, that he may come unto me, for I am awaiting him with the brethren.
 12But concerning the brother Apollos, I besought him much to come unto you with the brethren; and it was not at all [his] will to come 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, Christ Jesus, that was preached among you by us, by me and Silvanus and Timothy, became not yea and nay, but is become yea 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, having taken leave of them, I went forth into Macedonia. (2 Cor. 2:13)
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2 Cor. 8:23• 23Whether as regards Titus, [he is] my partner and fellow-labourer toward you; whether our brethren, [they are] messengers of assemblies, Christ's glory. (2 Cor. 8:23)
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Eph. 6:21• 21But that ye also may know my affairs, what I do, Tychicus shall make known all to you, the beloved brother and faithful servant in [the] Lord, (Eph. 6:21)
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Phil. 2:19‑25• 19But I hope in [the] Lord Jesus soon to send Timothy to you, that I also may be cheered knowing about you.
 20For I have none like-minded who will have a genuine care about you;
 21for they all seek their own things, not those of Jesus Christ.
 22But the proof of him ye know, that, as a child a father, with me he served in the gospel.
 23Him therefore I hope to send as soon as I shall see my concerns.
 24But I trust in [the] Lord that I also myself shall come soon.
 25But I thought it necessary to send unto you Epaphroditus, my brother and fellow-labourer and fellow-soldier, but your messenger and minister to my wants; (Phil. 2:19‑25)
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Col. 1:7• 7even as ye learned from Epaphras, our beloved fellow-bondman, who is for you a faithful servant of Christ, (Col. 1:7)
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Col. 4:9,12• 9with Onesimus, the faithful and beloved brother who is of you. They shall make known all things here.
 12There saluteth you Epaphras, who [is] of you, a bondman of Jesus Christ, always striving for you in prayers, 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 establish your hearts unblameable 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 continue in the faith, and that through many tribulations we must enter into the kingdom of God.
 23And when they chose for them elders in each assembly and prayed with fastings, they commended them to the Lord on whom they had believed. (Acts 14:22‑23)
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Acts 16:5• 5The assemblies then were being strengthened in the faith, and increased in number daily. (Acts 16:5)
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Eph. 6:22• 22whom I sent to you for this very thing, that ye may know our matters, and [that] he may comfort your hearts. (Eph. 6:22)
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Phil. 1:25• 25and having this confidence, I know that I shall remain and abide with you all for your furtherance and joy of 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.