1 Thessalonians 2:13

Dutch 1939 (De Heilige Schrift, Petrus Canisiusvertaling, 1939)

En daarom brengen ook wij dank aan God zonder einde, omdat gij het woord van God, door ons gepreekt, hebt aanvaard, en ook ter harte genomen, niet als het woord van mensen, maar, wat het in werkelijkheid is, als het woord van God, dat ook in u werkt, wanneer gij gelooft.

Wat betekent dit?

Paul is thanking God for the Thessalonians because they accepted his teachings as coming from God, not just from humans. He's praising their faith and how those teachings are working in their lives.

Uitgelegd voor kinderen

Imagine if your parents taught you something very important, like always being kind to others. And instead of thinking it was just a fun idea, you believed it came from the most important person ever, God. That’s what Paul is so happy about—the people really listened and believed his message as coming from God.

Historische achtergrond

This verse comes from the second letter of Paul to the Thessalonians, likely written around 50-52 AD. The audience was a group of new Christians in Thessalonica, Greece, facing challenges as they embraced their faith in a pagan environment.

Toepassing voor vandaag

Imagine receiving important advice at work and believing it’s just from your boss. Now imagine if you believed the same advice came directly from someone who knows everything about success. You'd probably take that more seriously and act on it with greater confidence, much like how these teachings are working in the believers' lives.

Onderwerpen

• faith
• belief
• teaching
• spiritual growth
• the word of God
• thanksgiving

Gerelateerde verzen

• John 17:20
• Romans 10:17
• Hebrews 4:12
• Jeremiah 23:29
• Acts 6:7

Veelgestelde vragen

Why is it important to believe that the teachings come from God?

Believing in divine origin of teachings increases their authority and impact, leading to deeper spiritual growth as seen in the Thessalonians.

How can we ensure our faith remains strong like the Thessalonians'?

Consistently studying God's word and applying it in daily life helps strengthen faith and keep it alive, just as Paul encouraged the Thessalonians.

What does 'worketh also in you that believe' mean?

It means the teachings from God actively change our lives for the better if we have faith in them, much like medicine curing an illness effectively.

How can this verse help us in challenging times?

In tough times, remembering that God’s word is true and powerful can give confidence and hope to face difficulties head-on with faith.