1 Thessalonians 2:1

“For yourselves, brethren, know our entrance in unto you, etc.] The apostle having observed in (<520109>1 Thessalonians 1:9) that those persons to whom the report of the Gospel being preached at Thessalonica, and the success of it there was made, showed everywhere both what manner of entrance he and his fellow ministers had in that place, and the conversion of many souls there; he enlarges upon the latter, and here reassumes the former, and appeals to the Thessalonians themselves, who must know full well, and better than others, what an entrance it was; and which is to be understood not merely of a corporeal entrance into their city and synagogue, but of their coming among them, by the…”

“HIS MANNER OF PREACHING, AND THEIRS OF RECEIVING, THE GOSPEL; HIS DESIRE TO HAVE REVISITED THEM FRUSTRATED BY SATAN. (1Th. 2:1-20) For--confirming Th1 1:9. He discusses the manner of his fellow missionaries' preaching among them (Th1 1:5, and former part of Th1 2:9) at Th1 2:1-12; and the Thessalonians' reception of the word (compare Th1 1:6-7, and latter part of Th1 2:9) at Th1 2:13-16. yourselves--Not only do strangers report it, but you know it to be true [ALFORD] "yourselves." not in vain--Greek, "not vain," that is, it was full of "power" (Th1 1:5). The Greek for "was," expresses rather "hath been and is," implying the permanent and continuing character of his preaching.”

“For yourselves, brethren, know our entrance in unto you - notes, 1 Thessalonians 1:9. Paul appeals to themselves for proof that they had not come among them as impostors. They had had a full opportunity to see them, and to know what influenced them. Paul frequently appeals to his own life, and to what they, among whom he labored, knew of it, as a full refutation of the slanderous accusations of his enemies; compare notes, 1 Corinthians 4:10-16; 1 Corinthians 9:19-27; 2 Corinthians 6:3-10. Every minister of the gospel ought so to live as to be able, when slanderously attacked, to make such an appeal to his people. That it was not in vain - κενὴ kenē This word means: (1)Empty, vain,…”

“What was proposed, Th1 1:5-6, is now more largely treated of: concerning Paul and his fellowlabourers, Th1 2:1-12; concerning the Thessalonians, Th1 2:13-16. 1 Thessalonians 2:2”

“2:1–3:13 The body of this letter begins by discussing Paul’s and his associates’ character (2:1-12) and the way the Thessalonians received the Good News (2:13-16). It then emphasizes Paul’s sincere care for the church, telling of his attempts to return to visit them (2:17-20) and his decision to send Timothy to them when he himself could not come (3:1-5). Finally, it tells of Paul’s joy over Timothy’s good report (3:6-9) and his prayers to get back to the church himself (3:10-13). This lengthy defense is Paul’s response to criticisms of his abrupt departure and prolonged absence. 2:1 The Greek word translated visit often refers to entry into a city. Ancient orators were known for their grand…”

“our: Th1 2:13, Th1 1:3-10; Th2 3:1 in vain: Th1 3:5; Job 39:16; Psa 73:13, Psa 127:1; Isa 49:4, Isa 65:23; Hab 2:13; Co1 15:2, Co1 15:10, Co1 15:58; Co2 6:1; Gal 2:2, Gal 4:11; Phi 2:16 1 Thessalonians 2:2”