1 Thessalonians 2:2New American Standard Bible (NASB ©1995) [2]
— but after we had already suffered and been mistreated in Philippi, as you know, we had the boldness in our God to speak to you the gospel of God amid much opposition.
King James Version (KJV 1769) [2]
— 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.
English Revised Version (ERV 1885)
— but having suffered before, and been shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi, we waxed bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God in much conflict.
American Standard Version (ASV 1901) [2]
— but having suffered before and been shamefully treated, as ye know, at Philippi, we waxed bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God in much conflict.
Webster's Revision of the KJB (WEB 1833)
— But even after we had suffered before, and were shamefully treated, as ye know, at Phillippi, we were bold in our God to speak to you the gospel of God with much contention.
Darby's Translation (DBY 1890)
— but, having suffered before and been insulted, even as ye know, in Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak unto you the glad tidings of God with much earnest striving.
Rotherham's Emphasized Bible (EBR 1902)
— But, though we had previously suffered, and been insulted, even as ye know, in Philippi, we waxed bold in our God to speak unto you the glad-message of God with much conflict.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT 1898)
— but having both suffered before, and having been injuriously treated (as ye have known) in Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak unto you the good news of God in much conflict,
Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision (DR 1750)
— But having suffered many things before and been shamefully treated, (as you know) at Philippi, we had confidence in our God, to speak unto you the gospel of God in much carefulness.
Geneva Bible (GNV 1560)
— But euen after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated at Philippi, (as ye knowe) we were bolde in our God, to speake vnto you the Gospell of God with much striuing.
Original King James Bible (AV 1611) [2]
— But euen after that wee had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi, wee were bold in our God, to speake vnto you the Gospel of God with much contention.
Lamsa Bible (1957)
— But from the beginning we suffered and as you know were treated shamefully at Philippi; then with more struggle but with confidence in our God, we preached to you the gospel of Christ.
John Etheridge Peshitta-Aramaic NT (1849)
— but having suffered before and been shamefully treated, as you know, in Philipos, and then (even) in great conflict we spoke with you with the confidence of our God the gospel of the Meshiha.
James Murdock Peshitta-Aramaic NT (1852)
— but we first suffered and were treated with indignity, as ye know, at Philippi; and then, in a great agony, with confidence in our God, we addressed to you the gospel of the Messiah. |
But
235 {0235} Primeἀλλάalla{al-lah'}
Neuter plural of G0243; properly other things, that is, (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations).
even
2532 {2532} Primeκαίkai{kahee}
Apparently a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so, then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words.
after that we had suffered before,
4310 {4310} Primeπροπάσχωpropascho{prop-as'-kho}
From G4253 and G3958; to undergo hardship previously.
z5631 <5631> Grammar
Tense - Second Aorist (See G5780) Voice - Active (See G5784) Mood - Participle (See G5796) Count - 889
and
2532 {2532} Primeκαίkai{kahee}
Apparently a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so, then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words.
were shamefully entreated,
5195 {5195} Primeὑβρίζωhubrizo{hoo-brid'-zo}
From G5196; to exercise violence, that is, abuse.
z5685 <5685> Grammar
Tense - Aorist (See G5777) Voice - Passive (See G5786) Mood - Participle (See G5796) Count - 215
as
2531 {2531} Primeκαθώςkathos{kath-oce'}
From G2596 and G5613; just (or inasmuch) as, that.
ye know,
1492 {1492} Primeεἰδῶeido{i-do'}
A primary verb; used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent, G3700 and G3708; properly to see (literally or figuratively); by implication (in the perfect only) to know.
z5758 <5758> Grammar
Tense - Perfect (See G5778) Voice - Active (See G5784) Mood - Indicative (See G5791) Count - 516
at
1722 {1722} Primeἐνen{en}
A primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), that is, a relation of rest (intermediate between G1519 and G1537); ' in', at, (up-) on, by, etc.
Philippi,
5375 {5375} PrimeΦίλιπποιPhilippoi{fil'-ip-poy}
Plural of G5376; Philippi, a place in Macedonia.
we were bold
3955 {3955} Primeπαρρησιάζομαιparrhesiazomai{par-hray-see-ad'-zom-ahee}
Middle voice from G3954; to be frank in utterance, or confident in spirit and demeanor.
z5662 <5662> Grammar
Tense - Aorist (See G5777) Voice - Middle Deponent (See G5788) Mood - Indicative (See G5791) Count - 352
in
1722 {1722} Primeἐνen{en}
A primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), that is, a relation of rest (intermediate between G1519 and G1537); ' in', at, (up-) on, by, etc.
our
2257 {2257} Primeἡμῶνhemon{hay-mone'}
Genitive plural of G1473; of (or from) us.
God
2316 {2316} Primeθεόςtheos{theh'-os}
Of uncertain affinity; a deity, especially (with G3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively a magistrate; by Hebraism very.
to speak
2980 {2980} Primeλαλέωlaleo{lal-eh'-o}
A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, that is, utter words.
z5658 <5658> Grammar
Tense - Aorist (See G5777) Voice - Active (See G5784) Mood - Infinitive (See G5795) Count - 516
unto
4314 {4314} Primeπρόςpros{pros}
A strengthened form of G4253; a preposition of direction; forward to, that is, toward (with the genitive case the side of, that is, pertaining to; with the dative case by the side of, that is, near to; usually with the accusative case the place, time, occasion, or respect, which is the destination of the relation, that is, whither or for which it is predicated).
you
5209 {5209} Primeὑμᾶςhumas{hoo-mas'}
Accusative of G5210; you (as the object of a verb or preposition).
the
x3588 (3588) Complementὁho{ho}
The masculine, feminine (second) and neuter (third) forms, in all their inflections; the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom).
gospel
2098 {2098} Primeεὐαγγέλιονeuaggelion{yoo-ang-ghel'-ee-on}
From the same as G2097; a good message, that is, the gospel.
of God
2316 {2316} Primeθεόςtheos{theh'-os}
Of uncertain affinity; a deity, especially (with G3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively a magistrate; by Hebraism very.
with
1722 {1722} Primeἐνen{en}
A primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), that is, a relation of rest (intermediate between G1519 and G1537); ' in', at, (up-) on, by, etc.
much
4183 {4183} Primeπολύςpolus{pol-oos'}
Including the forms from the alternate 'pollos'; (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverb largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely.
contention.
73 {0073} Primeἀγώνagon{ag-one'}
From G0071; properly a place of assembly (as if led), that is, (by implication) a contest (held there); figuratively an effort or anxiety. |
1 Thessalonians 2:2
_ _ even after that we had suffered before — at Philippi (Acts 16:11-40): a circumstance which would have deterred mere natural, unspiritual men from further preaching.
_ _ shamefully entreated — ignominiously scourged (Acts 16:22, Acts 16:23).
_ _ bold — (Acts 4:29; Ephesians 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 (Colossians 1:29; Colossians 2:1). But here outward conflict with persecutors, rather than inward and mental, was what the missionaries had to endure (Acts 17:5, Acts 17:6; Philippians 1:30). |
1 Thessalonians 2:2
We had suffered — In several places. We are bold — Notwithstanding. With much contention — Notwithstanding both inward and outward conflicts of all kinds. |
1 Thessalonians 2:2
(2) But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were bold in (a) our God to speak unto you the gospel of God with much contention.
(2) The virtues of a true pastor are freely without fear to preach the Gospel, even in the midst of dangers.
(a) Through God's gracious help. |
- shamefully:
Acts 5:41 And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name.
Acts 16:12 And from thence to Philippi, which is the chief city of that part of Macedonia, [and] a colony: and we were in that city abiding certain days.
Acts 16:22-24 And the multitude rose up together against them: and the magistrates rent off their clothes, and commanded to beat [them]. ... Who, having received such a charge, thrust them into the inner prison, and made their feet fast in the stocks.
Acts 16:37 But Paul said unto them, They have beaten us openly uncondemned, being Romans, and have cast [us] into prison; and now do they thrust us out privily? nay verily; but let them come themselves and fetch us out.
2 Timothy 1:12 For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.
Hebrews 11:36-37 And others had trial of [cruel] mockings and scourgings, yea, moreover of bonds and imprisonment: ... They were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain with the sword: they wandered about in sheepskins and goatskins; being destitute, afflicted, tormented;
Hebrews 12:2-3 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of [our] faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. ... For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.
1 Peter 2:14-16 Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well. ... As free, and not using [your] liberty for a cloke of maliciousness, but as the servants of God.
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- bold:
1 Thessalonians 1:5 For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake.
Acts 4:13 Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.
Acts 4:20 For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard.
Acts 4:31 And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness.
Acts 14:3 Long time therefore abode they speaking boldly in the Lord, which gave testimony unto the word of his grace, and granted signs and wonders to be done by their hands.
Acts 17:2-3 And Paul, as his manner was, went in unto them, and three sabbath days reasoned with them out of the scriptures, ... Opening and alleging, that Christ must needs have suffered, and risen again from the dead; and that this Jesus, whom I preach unto you, is Christ.
Ephesians 6:19-20 And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel, ... For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.
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- much:
Acts 6:9-10 Then there arose certain of the synagogue, which is called [the synagogue] of the Libertines, and Cyrenians, and Alexandrians, and of them of Cilicia and of Asia, disputing with Stephen. ... And they were not able to resist the wisdom and the spirit by which he spake.
Acts 15:1-2 And certain men which came down from Judaea taught the brethren, [and said], Except ye be circumcised after the manner of Moses, ye cannot be saved. ... When therefore Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and disputation with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas, and certain other of them, should go up to Jerusalem unto the apostles and elders about this question.
Acts 17:2-9 And Paul, as his manner was, went in unto them, and three sabbath days reasoned with them out of the scriptures, ... And when they had taken security of Jason, and of the other, they let them go.
Acts 17:17 Therefore disputed he in the synagogue with the Jews, and with the devout persons, and in the market daily with them that met with him.
Acts 19:8 And he went into the synagogue, and spake boldly for the space of three months, disputing and persuading the things concerning the kingdom of God.
Philippians 1:27-30 Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel; ... Having the same conflict which ye saw in me, and now hear [to be] in me.
Colossians 2:1 For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, and [for] them at Laodicea, and [for] as many as have not seen my face in the flesh;
Jude 1:3 Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort [you] that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.
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