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‘That no man should be moved by these afflictions: for yourselves know that we are appointed thereunto.’ — 1 Thessalonians 3:3 Paul’s time at Thessalonica was brief. He had to leave quickly due to persecution (1 Thess 2:17; Acts 17:10).
‘And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost:’ — 1 Thessalonians 1:6 Affliction and joy seem to be opposites, but the supernatural power of the Holy
‘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.’ — 1 Thessalonians 2:2 After being hurt
‘And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it.’ — Colossians 4:17 One of the themes of Colossians is ‘completion’ or perfection and maturity in Christ. Colossians 2:10 says that
‘And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him: Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and
‘Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.’ — Colossians 2:8 Distraction is a danger for Christians. The distracted Christian does not necessarily
‘For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding;’ — Colossians 1:9
‘For your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now; Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:’ — Philippians 1:5–6 Paul
‘And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely,
‘That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;’ — Philippians 3:10 There is no doubt that Paul knew the Lord. He personally met the Lord
