Introduction
The apostle sets forth how the Gospel was brought and preached to the Thessalonians, in consequence of his being persecuted at Philippi, 1 Thessalonians 2:1 , 1 Thessalonians 2:2 . The manner in which the apostles preached, the matter of their doctrine, and the tenor of their lives, 1 Thessalonians 2:3-11 . He exhorts them to walk worthy of God, 1 Thessalonians 2:12 . And commends them for the manner in which they received the Gospel, 1 Thessalonians 2:13 . How they suffered from their own countrymen, as the first believers did from the Jews, who endeavored to prevent the apostles from preaching the Gospel to the Gentiles, 1 Thessalonians 2:14-16 . St. Paul's apology for his absence from them; and his earnest desire to see them, founded on his great affection for them, 1 Thessalonians 2:17-20 .
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