Discovery Box1 Thessalonians 2:1 
ContextPaul’s Ministry in Thessalonica
2:1 For you yourselves know, brothers and sisters, 1 about our coming to you – it has not proven to be purposeless. 2
1 Thessalonians 4:3
Context4:3 For this is God’s will: that you become holy, 3 that you keep away from sexual immorality,
1 Thessalonians 5:4
Context5:4 But you, brothers and sisters, 4 are not in the darkness for the day to overtake you like a thief would.
1 tn Grk “brothers.” See note on the phrase “brothers and sisters” in 1:4.
2 tn Grk “has not become empty.” Paul is defending himself against the charge that he lacked earnestness and personal concern for them, but appeared in their city out of greed or egotism. In his defense he appeals to what they recall of his ministry and what has become of it since he left, all of which demonstrates his God-given earnestness and effectiveness.
3 tn Or “your sanctification.”
4 tn Grk “brothers.” See note on the phrase “brothers and sisters” in 1:4.
