God’s Word Translation
1 Thessalonians 2:2
2As you know, we suffered rough and insulting treatment in Philippi. But our God gave us the courage to tell you his Good News in spite of strong opposition.
1 Thessalonians 2:2 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God with much contention.
- New International Version (NIV)We had previously suffered and been treated outrageously in Philippi, as you know, but with the help of our God we dared to tell you his gospel in the face of strong opposition.
- English Standard Version (ESV)But though we had already suffered and been shamefully treated at Philippi, as you know, we had boldness in our God to declare to you the gospel of God in the midst of much conflict.
- New King James Version (NKJV)But even after we had suffered before and were spitefully treated at Philippi, as you know, we were bold in our God to speak to you the gospel of God in much conflict.
Context of 1 Thessalonians 2:2
1You know, brothers and sisters, that our time with you was not wasted. As you know, we suffered rough and insulting treatment in Philippi. But our God gave us the courage to tell you his Good News in spite of strong opposition. 3When we encouraged you, we didn’t use unethical schemes, corrupt practices, or deception. 4Rather, we are always spreading the Good News. God trusts us to do this because we passed his test. We don’t try to please people but God, who tests our motives.
Read all of 1 Thessalonians 21 Thessalonians 2:2 word by word
ἀλλὰ προπαθόντες καὶ ὑβρισθέντες, καθὼς οἴδατε, ἐν Φιλίπποις, ἐπαρρησιασάμεθα ἐν τῷ θεῷ ἡμῶν λαλῆσαι πρὸς ὑμᾶς τὸ εὐαγγέλιον τοῦ θεοῦ ἐν πολλῷ ἀγῶνι.Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- Butἀλλάalla · butG235
- evenκαίkai · andG2532
- after that we had suffered beforeπροπάσχωpropaschō · to suffer beforeG4310
- were shamefully entreatedὑβρίζωhubrizō · to mistreatG5195
- asκαθώςkathōs · as/just asG2531
- ye knowεἴδωeidō · to perceive: understandG1492
- atἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
- PhilippiΦίλιπποιPhilippoi · PhilippiG5375
- we were boldπαρρησιάζομαιparrhēsiazomai · to preach boldlyG3955
- ourἐγώegō · I/weG1473
- Godὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
- Godθεόςtheos · GodG2316
- to speakλαλέωlaleō · to speakG2980
- untoπρόςpros · to/withG4314
- youσύsu · youG4771
- the gospelεὐαγγέλιονeuaggelion · gospelG2098
- muchπολύςpolus polos · muchG4183
- contentionἀγώνagōn · fightG73
Cross-references for 1 Thessalonians 2:2
- Acts 5:41The apostles left the council room. They were happy to have been considered worthy to suffer dishonor for speaking about Jesus.
- Acts 16:12and from there we went to the city of Philippi. Philippi is a leading city in that part of Macedonia, and it is a Roman colony. We were in this city for a number of days.
- 2 Timothy 1:12For this reason I suffer as I do. However, I’m not ashamed. I know whom I trust. I’m convinced that he is able to protect what he had entrusted to me until that day.
- Hebrews 11:36Some were made fun of and whipped, and some were chained and put in prison.
- Hebrews 12:2We must focus on Jesus, the source and goal of our faith. He saw the joy ahead of him, so he endured death on the cross and ignored the disgrace it brought him. Now he holds the honored position—the one next to God the Father on the heavenly throne.
- 1 Peter 2:14Also obey governors. They are people the emperor has sent to punish those who do wrong and to praise those who do right.
- 1 Thessalonians 1:5We know this because the Good News we brought came to you not only with words but also with power, with the Holy Spirit, and with complete certainty. In the same way you know what kind of people we were while we were with you and the good things we did for you.
- Acts 4:13After they found out that Peter and John had no education or special training, they were surprised to see how boldly they spoke. They realized that these men had been with Jesus.
- Acts 14:3Paul and Barnabas stayed in the city of Iconium for a long time. They spoke boldly about the Lord, who confirmed their message about his good will by having them perform miracles and do amazing things.
- Acts 17:2As usual, Paul went into the synagogue. On three consecutive days of rest—holy days, he had discussions about Scripture with the synagogue members.
- Ephesians 6:19Also pray that God will give me the right words to say. Then I will speak boldly when I reveal the mystery of the Good News.
- Acts 6:9⌞One day⌟ some men from the cities of Cyrene and Alexandria and the provinces of Cilicia and Asia started an argument with Stephen. They belonged to a synagogue called Freedmen’s Synagogue.
- Acts 15:1Some men came from Judea and started to teach believers that people can’t be saved unless they are circumcised as Moses’ Teachings require.
- Acts 19:8For three months Paul would go into the synagogue and speak boldly. He had discussions with people to convince them about God’s kingdom.
- Philippians 1:27Live as citizens who reflect the Good News about Christ. Then, whether I come to see you or whether I stay away, I’ll hear all about you. I’ll hear that you are firmly united in spirit, united in fighting for the faith that the Good News brings.
- Colossians 2:1I want you to know how hard I work for you, for the people of Laodicea, and for people I have never met.
Commentaries on 1 Thessalonians 2:2
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 2Shamefully entreated - at Philippi - There Paul and Silas had been beaten with many stripes, shut up in the inner prison, and their feet made fast in the stocks. See Acts 16:23, etc.; and the notes there. With much contention - The words ͅ not only signify, with intense labor and earnestness, but may here mean, exposed to the greatest danger; at the peril of our lives. The Greek phrase quoted by Rosenmuller is to the point, , in danger we must not delay…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 2But even after that we had suffered before - Before we came among you. And were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi - Acts 16:19 ff. By being beaten and cast into prison. The shame of the treatment consisted in the fact that it was wholly undeserved; that it was contrary to the laws; and that it was accompanied with circumstances designed to make their punishment as ignominious as possible. The Thessalonians knew of this, and Paul was not…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 2Paul and Silvanus encountered shame and pain in Philippi (Acts 16:19–40). Yet, they were brave and preached with confidence in Thessalonica.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 22. even after that we had suffered before--at Philippi (Ac 16:11-40): a circumstance which would have deterred mere natural, unspiritual men from further preaching. shamefully entreated--ignominiously scourged (Ac 16:22, 23). bold--(Ac 4:29; Ep 6:20). in our God--The ground of our boldness in speaking was the realization of God as "OUR God." with much contention--that is, literally, as of competitors in a contest: striving earnestness (Col 1:29; 2:1). But…Read the comment
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Commentaries on 1 Thessalonians 2
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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