2 Thessalonians 1:1

Authorized King James Version

Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ:

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
Παῦλος
G3972
Paul
(little; but remotely from a derivative of g3973, meaning the same); paulus, the name of a roman and of an apostle
#2
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#3
Σιλουανὸς
G4610
Silvanus
"silvan"; silvanus, a christian
#4
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#5
Τιμόθεος
G5095
Timotheus
dear to god; timotheus, a christian
#6
τῇ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#7
ἐκκλησίᾳ
G1577
unto the church
a calling out, i.e., (concretely) a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation (jewish synagogue, or christian community of members on earth
#8
Θεσσαλονικέων
G2331
of the Thessalonians
a thessalonican, i.e., inhabitant of thessalonice
#9
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#10
θεῷ
G2316
God
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
#11
πατρὶ
G3962
Father
a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
#12
ἡμῶν
G2257
our
of (or from) us
#13
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#14
κυρίῳ
G2962
the Lord
supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)
#15
Ἰησοῦ
G2424
Jesus
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
#16
Χριστῷ
G5547
Christ
anointed, i.e., the messiah, an epithet of jesus

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 2 Thessalonians. The concept of divine sovereignty reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes the covenant name Yahweh, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of 2 Thessalonians Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine sovereignty in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection