1 Thessalonians 3:13

Authorized King James Version

To the end he may stablish your hearts unblameable in holiness before God, even our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all his saints.

Word-by-Word Analysis

εἰς

G1519

To the end

to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases

τὸ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

στηρίξαι

G4741

he may stablish

to set fast, i.e., (literally) to turn resolutely in a certain direction, or (figuratively) to confirm

ὑμῶν

G5216

your

of (from or concerning) you

τὰς

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

καρδίας

G2588

hearts

the heart, i.e., (figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the middle

ἀμέμπτους

G273

unblameable

irreproachable

ἐν

G1722

"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc

ἁγιωσύνῃ

G42

holiness

sacredness (i.e., properly, the quality)

#10

ἔμπροσθεν

G1715

before

in front of (in place (literally or figuratively) or time)

#11

τοῦ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#12

θεοῦ

G2316

God

a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)

#13

καὶ

G2532

even

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#14

πατρὸς

G3962

Father

a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)

#15

ἡμῶν

G2257

of our

of (or from) us

#16

ἐν

G1722

"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc

#17

τῇ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#18

παρουσίᾳ

G3952

the coming

a being near, i.e., advent (often, return; specially, of christ to punish jerusalem, or finally the wicked); (by implication) physically, aspect

#19

τοῦ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#20

κυρίου

G2962

Lord

supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)

#21

ἡμῶν

G2257

of our

of (or from) us

#22

Ἰησοῦ

G2424

Jesus

jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites

#23

Χριστοῦ

G5547

Christ

anointed, i.e., the messiah, an epithet of jesus

#24

μετὰ

G3326

with

properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession)

#25

πάντων

G3956

all

all, any, every, the whole

#26

τῶν

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#27

ἁγίων

G40

saints

sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated)

#28

αὐτοῦ

G846

his

the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons

Analysis

Within the broader context of 1 Thessalonians, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. The theological weight of holiness connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about holiness, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of 1 Thessalonians.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood holiness. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does this verse's emphasis on holiness address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
In what ways does understanding holiness in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?

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