VGM_vn_tn/en_tn_53-1TH.tsv

1	Book	Chapter	Verse	ID	SupportReference	OrigQuote	Occurrence	GLQuote	OccurrenceNote
2	1TH	1	intro	y8c5			0		# 1 Thessalonians 01 General Notes<br>#### Structure and formatting<br><br>Verse 1 formally introduces this letter. Letters in the ancient Near East commonly had introductions of this type.<br><br>#### Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>##### Hardship<br>Other people persecuted the Christians in Thessalonica. But the Christians there handled it well. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])<br>
3	1TH	1	1	dp37			0	General Information:	Paul identifies himself as the writer of the letter and greets the church at Thessalonica.
4	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]])
5	1TH	1	2	r3yd			0	we mention you continually in our prayers	we continually pray for you
6	1TH	1	3	bl7l			0	work of faith	acts done because of trust in God
7	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.
8	1TH	1	4	erb6			0	Brothers	Here this means fellow Christians, including both men and women.
9	1TH	1	5	ude4			0	not in word only	not only in what we said
10	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.
11	1TH	1	5	e889			0	what kind of men	how we conducted ourselves when
12	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]])
13	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]])
14	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.
15	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]])
16	1TH	1	10	pmi8			0	whom he raised	whom God caused to live again
17	1TH	1	10	pt1s	figs-inclusive		0	who frees us	Here Paul includes the Thessalonian believers. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-inclusive]])
18	1TH	2	1	pt75			0	Connecting Statement:	Paul defines the believers' service and reward.
19	1TH	2	1	tdl3			0	brothers	Here this means fellow Christians, including both men and women.
20	1TH	2	2	x6ez			0	previously suffered and were shamefully treated	were mistreated and insulted
21	1TH	2	2	v4dg			0	in much struggling	while struggling under great opposition
22	1TH	2	3	t7ty			0	was not from error, nor from impurity, nor from deceit	was truthful, pure, and honest
23	1TH	2	4	is1a			0	approved by God to be trusted	Paul was tested and proven trustworthy by God.
24	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]])
25	1TH	2	5	xcy6			0	General Information:	Paul tells the Thessalonian believers that his conduct was not based in flattery, greed, or self glory.
26	1TH	2	5	i8cr			0	we never came with words of flattery	we never spoke to you with false praise
27	1TH	2	6	p9ih			0	could have claimed privileges	could have insisted you give us money
28	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]])
29	1TH	2	8	r8b4			0	In this way we had affection for you	This is how we demonstrated our affection for you
30	1TH	2	8	g73f			0	we had affection for you	we loved you
31	1TH	2	8	p4e4			0	you had become very dear to us	we cared for you deeply
32	1TH	2	9	j9lu			0	brothers	Here this means fellow Christians, including both men and women.
33	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
34	1TH	2	10	il3e			0	holy, righteous, and blameless	Paul uses three words that describe their good behavior toward the Thessalonian believers.
35	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]])
36	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.
37	1TH	2	14	s2mp			0	brothers	Here this means fellow Christians, including both men and women.
38	1TH	2	14	cxm3			0	from your own countrymen	from other Thessalonians
39	1TH	2	16	rw7e			0	They forbid us to speak	They try to make us stop speaking
40	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]])
41	1TH	2	16	fq9m			0	wrath will overtake them in the end	This refers to God finally judging and punishing people for their sins.
42	1TH	2	17	edb1			0	brothers	This means fellow Christians, including both men and women.
43	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]])
44	1TH	3	1	nal1			0	Connecting Statement:	Paul tells the believers he has sent Timothy to strengthen their faith.
45	1TH	3	1	fqe3			0	we could no longer bear it	we could no longer endure worrying about you
46	1TH	3	1	t3vt			0	good to be left behind at Athens alone	good for Silvanus and me to stay behind in Athens
47	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]])
48	1TH	3	2	d8yy			0	our brother and fellow worker	These two expressions both describe Timothy.
49	1TH	3	4	nm1l			0	to suffer affliction	to be mistreated by others
50	1TH	3	5	ne5x			0	in vain	useless
51	1TH	3	6	r4pa			0	Connecting Statement:	Paul tells his readers about Timothy's report after he returned from visiting them.
52	1TH	3	6	e6kx			0	you always have good memories	When they think of Paul, they always have good thoughts about him.
53	1TH	3	6	tx4h			0	you long to see us	you desire to see us
54	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]])
55	1TH	3	10	k71n			0	very hard	fervently
56	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]])
57	1TH	3	11	mc2m			0	May our God	We pray that our God
58	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]])
59	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]])
60	1TH	3	13	xsd3			0	at the coming of our Lord Jesus	when Jesus comes back to earth
61	1TH	3	13	jlc5			0	with all his saints	with all those who belong to him
62	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]])
63	1TH	4	3	mw4j			0	you avoid sexual immorality	you stay away from sexually immoral acts
64	1TH	4	5	x2t7			0	in the passion of lust	with wrongful sexual desire
65	1TH	4	6	d1ip			0	forewarned you and testified	told you beforehand and strongly warned against
66	1TH	4	8	su51			0	rejects not people, but God	Paul stresses that this teaching is not from man, but from God.
67	1TH	4	9	uxn8			0	brotherly love	love for fellow believers
68	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
69	1TH	4	11	d2fg			0	to aspire	to try to
70	1TH	4	12	yl36			0	properly	in a way that shows respect to others and earns their respect
71	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.
72	1TH	4	13	r9f8			0	so that you do not grieve like the rest	because we do not want you grieve like the rest
73	1TH	4	13	qt5b			0	grieve	mourn, be sad about something
74	1TH	4	14	kmk2			0	rose again	rose to live again
75	1TH	4	15	b786			0	at the coming of the Lord	when the Lord returns
76	1TH	4	16	ah7p			0	the Lord himself will descend	the Lord himself will come down
77	1TH	4	16	z9ka			0	the archangel	the chief angel
78	1TH	4	17	se1y			0	caught up in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air	meet the Lord Jesus in the sky
79	1TH	5	1	z1s6			0	Connecting Statement:	Paul continues talking about the day Jesus will come back.
80	1TH	5	1	h84m			0	the times and seasons	This refers to the events preceding the Lord Jesus' return.
81	1TH	5	3	p1wi			0	When they say	When the people say
82	1TH	5	3	ne9n			0	then sudden destruction	then unexpected destruction
83	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]])
84	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]])
85	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]])
86	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]])
87	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]])
88	1TH	5	12	pd47			0	General Information:	Paul begins to give his final instructions to the church in Thessalonica.
89	1TH	5	12	ksp2			0	to acknowledge those who labor	to esteem and appreciate those who are involved in leading
90	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.
91	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.
92	1TH	5	16	chw9			0	Rejoice always	Paul is exhorting the believers to maintain a spiritual attitude of rejoicing in all things.
93	1TH	5	17	l63i			0	Pray without ceasing	Paul is exhorting the believers to be vigilant in prayer.
94	1TH	5	18	z9gg			0	In everything give thanks	Paul is exhorting the believers to express thankfulness in all things.
95	1TH	5	18	bt5q			0	In everything	In all circumstances
96	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.
97	1TH	5	19	j1ei			0	Do not quench the Spirit	Do not stop the Holy Spirit from working among you
98	1TH	5	21	wx69			0	Test all things	Make sure that all messages that seem to come from God truly come from him
99	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]])
100	1TH	5	23	gu2c			0	make you completely holy	This refers to God making a person sinless and perfect in his sight.
101	1TH	5	24	mq2u			0	Faithful is he who calls you	He is faithful who calls you
102	1TH	5	24	c3jg			0	the one who will also do it	he will be helping you
103	1TH	5	25	q8ki			0	General Information:	Paul gives his closing statements.