The believers in Thessalonica had faced persecution since their conversion, but now it was more severe. A false teaching declared that the day of the Lord had already come, and some believers even quit working. What do you say to people whose lives move from bad to worse? Paul’s second letter to this new church addresses their troubling problems. Setting From the time of their conversion, the T…
1Pablo, Silvano y Timoteo, a la iglesia de los tesalonicenses en Dios nuestro Padre y en el Señor Jesucristo:
2Gracia y paz a vosotros, de Dios nuestro Padre y del Señor Jesucristo.
3Debemos siempre dar gracias a Dios por vosotros, hermanos, como es digno, por cuanto vuestra fe va creciendo, y el amor de todos y cada uno de vosotros abunda para con los demás;
4tanto, que nosotros mismos nos gloriamos de vosotros en las iglesias de Dios, por vuestra paciencia y fe en todas vuestras persecuciones y tribulaciones que soportáis.
5Esto es demostración del justo juicio de Dios, para que seáis tenidos por dignos del reino de Dios, por el cual asimismo padecéis.
6Porque es justo delante de Dios pagar con tribulación a los que os atribulan,
7y a vosotros que sois atribulados, daros reposo con nosotros, cuando se manifieste el Señor Jesús desde el cielo con los ángeles de su poder,
8en llama de fuego, para dar retribución a los que no conocieron a Dios, ni obedecen al evangelio de nuestro Señor Jesucristo;
9los cuales sufrirán pena de eterna perdición, excluidos de la presencia del Señor y de la gloria de su poder,
10cuando venga en aquel día para ser glorificado en sus santos y ser admirado en todos los que creyeron (por cuanto nuestro testimonio ha sido creído entre vosotros).
11Por lo cual asimismo oramos siempre por vosotros, para que nuestro Dios os tenga por dignos de su llamamiento, y cumpla todo propósito de bondad y toda obra de fe con su poder,
12para que el nombre de nuestro Señor Jesucristo sea glorificado en vosotros, y vosotros en él, por la gracia de nuestro Dios y del Señor Jesucristo.
TYNDALE OPEN STUDY NOTES
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Versículo 1
I. 1:1-2 Paul follows ancient letter writing customs, but instead of the normal greeting (Greek chai…
1:1-2 Paul follows ancient letter writing customs, but instead of the normal greeting (Greek chairein) he blesses them with grace (Greek charis) and peace.
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Versículo 2
II. 1:2 God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ are coequal as the source of grace and peace. The Th…
1:2 God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ are coequal as the source of grace and peace. The Thessalonians’ hope was bound to God’s grace (2:16), and even in persecution they could experience God-given peace (3:16).
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III. 1:3-10 After thanking God for the Thessalonian church (1:3-4), Paul writes about persecution (1:4…
1:3-10 After thanking God for the Thessalonian church (1:3-4), Paul writes about persecution (1:4), which had intensified since his first letter (1 Thes 1:6; 2:14; 3:3-4). God will relieve their suffering (2 Thes 1:5-10) and judge their persecutors.
1:3 Dear brothers and sisters: Greek adelphoi, a generic term that refers to members of the same family, both male and female. • thank God: Paul begins with thanksgiving for the Thessalonians’ faith, love, and “endurance” (1:4). These fundamental Christian virtues (see 1 Cor 13:13; Col 1:4-5; Heb 10:21-24; 1 Pet 2:1-22) were maturing in the church despite the persecution they endured (2 Thes 1:5).
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IV. 1:4 Paul’s boasting to other churches about the Thessalonians’ endurance and faithfulness would s…
1:4 Paul’s boasting to other churches about the Thessalonians’ endurance and faithfulness would stimulate the church’s resolve to endure and remain faithful in the face of great hostility (1 Thes 2:14; 3:3-4).
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V. 1:5 Those called by God to enter his Kingdom will suffer for it (Acts 14:22; 1 Thes 2:12).
1:5 Those called by God to enter his Kingdom will suffer for it (Acts 14:22; 1 Thes 2:12).
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Versículo 7
VI. 1:7 rest: Relief from suffering. • Elsewhere, Paul speaks of Christ’s “coming” (2:1; 1 Thes 2:19;…
1:7 rest: Relief from suffering. • Elsewhere, Paul speaks of Christ’s “coming” (2:1; 1 Thes 2:19; 3:13; 4:15; 5:23); here, he speaks of the event as the “appearing” or “unveiling” of the Lord Jesus, who cannot currently be seen physically (cp. 1 Pet 1:7-8; 4:13).
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VII. 1:9 They will be punished for rejecting the message about Christ (1:8). • Eternal destruction (se…
1:9 They will be punished for rejecting the message about Christ (1:8). • Eternal destruction (see 1 Thes 5:3; 1 Tim 6:9) is irrevocable. • Separated from the Lord refers to the source of the judgment to come (Isa 2:10, 19, 21).
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VIII. 1:10 that day: The day of the Lord (2:2; 1 Thes 5:2-4; see “The Day of the Lord” Theme Note).
1:10 that day: The day of the Lord (2:2; 1 Thes 5:2-4; see “The Day of the Lord” Theme Note).
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Versículo 11
IX. 1:11-12 Paul assures the Thessalonian believers of God’s promised justice, both for them and thei…
1:11-12 Paul assures the Thessalonian believers of God’s promised justice, both for them and their persecutors (1:5-10). Because future deliverance means carrying out present responsibilities, Paul prays that they will be found worthy at Christ’s return.
1:11 enable you to live a life worthy of his call: Paul had previously reminded the Thessalonians that God called them to conduct themselves “in a way that God would consider worthy” (1 Thes 2:12; see also Eph 4:1; Phil 1:27; Col 1:10). • Paul prayed that God would give the Thessalonian Christians power to live and work in a manner that would please God.
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X. 1:12 Though the name of our Lord Jesus was rejected by the Thessalonians’ persecutors (1:8), Jesu…
1:12 Though the name of our Lord Jesus was rejected by the Thessalonians’ persecutors (1:8), Jesus will ultimately be glorified because of the lives of the believers. Further, they will be honored along with him (2:14; 1 Thes 2:12; cp. Rom 8:17-18; Col 3:4). Cp. Isa 66:5.
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2 Thessalonians — Capítulo 1
The believers in Thessalonica had faced persecution since their conversion, but now it was more severe. A false teaching declared that the day of the Lord had already come, and some believers even quit working. What do you say to people whose lives move from bad to worse? Paul’s second letter to this new church addresses their troubling problems. Setting From the time of their conversion, the T…
Texto — Reina-Valera 1960
1Pablo, Silvano y Timoteo, a la iglesia de los tesalonicenses en Dios nuestro Padre y en el Señor Jesucristo:
2Gracia y paz a vosotros, de Dios nuestro Padre y del Señor Jesucristo.
3Debemos siempre dar gracias a Dios por vosotros, hermanos, como es digno, por cuanto vuestra fe va creciendo, y el amor de todos y cada uno de vosotros abunda para con los demás;
4tanto, que nosotros mismos nos gloriamos de vosotros en las iglesias de Dios, por vuestra paciencia y fe en todas vuestras persecuciones y tribulaciones que soportáis.
5Esto es demostración del justo juicio de Dios, para que seáis tenidos por dignos del reino de Dios, por el cual asimismo padecéis.
6Porque es justo delante de Dios pagar con tribulación a los que os atribulan,
7y a vosotros que sois atribulados, daros reposo con nosotros, cuando se manifieste el Señor Jesús desde el cielo con los ángeles de su poder,
8en llama de fuego, para dar retribución a los que no conocieron a Dios, ni obedecen al evangelio de nuestro Señor Jesucristo;
9los cuales sufrirán pena de eterna perdición, excluidos de la presencia del Señor y de la gloria de su poder,
10cuando venga en aquel día para ser glorificado en sus santos y ser admirado en todos los que creyeron (por cuanto nuestro testimonio ha sido creído entre vosotros).
11Por lo cual asimismo oramos siempre por vosotros, para que nuestro Dios os tenga por dignos de su llamamiento, y cumpla todo propósito de bondad y toda obra de fe con su poder,
12para que el nombre de nuestro Señor Jesucristo sea glorificado en vosotros, y vosotros en él, por la gracia de nuestro Dios y del Señor Jesucristo.
TYNDALE OPEN STUDY NOTES
Versículo 1
I. 1:1-2 Paul follows ancient letter writing customs, but instead of the normal greeting (Greek chai…
Versículo 2
II. 1:2 God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ are coequal as the source of grace and peace. The Th…
Versículo 3
III. 1:3-10 After thanking God for the Thessalonian church (1:3-4), Paul writes about persecution (1:4…
Versículo 4
IV. 1:4 Paul’s boasting to other churches about the Thessalonians’ endurance and faithfulness would s…
Versículo 5
V. 1:5 Those called by God to enter his Kingdom will suffer for it (Acts 14:22; 1 Thes 2:12).
Versículo 7
VI. 1:7 rest: Relief from suffering. • Elsewhere, Paul speaks of Christ’s “coming” (2:1; 1 Thes 2:19;…
Versículo 9
VII. 1:9 They will be punished for rejecting the message about Christ (1:8). • Eternal destruction (se…
Versículo 10
VIII. 1:10 that day: The day of the Lord (2:2; 1 Thes 5:2-4; see “The Day of the Lord” Theme Note).
Versículo 11
IX. 1:11-12 Paul assures the Thessalonian believers of God’s promised justice, both for them and thei…
Versículo 12
X. 1:12 Though the name of our Lord Jesus was rejected by the Thessalonians’ persecutors (1:8), Jesu…