References:

• Participation in Christ
  • 1 Thess 2:1-13
    • Flattery - κολακεία (kol-ak-i'-ah) only here
    • Similes of familial relationships
      • Like children (infants)
      • Like a mother
      • Like a father 
    • Their faithful response to the Word of God
      • λόγον τοῦ θεοῦ - Word of God
      • vs 13 and the three understandings of Word of God
  • 1 Thessalonians 2:14-16 - Suffering Persecution
  • 1 Thess 2:17-20 - A Good Report
    • v 18 - ἐγκόπτω (eng-kop'-to) - to cut into, to impede one's course by cutting off his way, hinder
    • v 19 - στέφανος - crown
    • v 20 - ἡ δόξα ἡμῶν καὶ ἡ χαρά “pride and joy”
• Hearts bound together
  • 1 Thess 3:1-10
• Prayer for Increase in their spirits
  • 1 Thess 3:11-13