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1 Thessalonians 1:4
Brothers who are beloved by God, we know that He has chosen you,
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul writes to the Thessalonian church immediately after commending their work of faith, labor of love, and hope in Christ. He addresses them in the middle of a pastoral letter to ground their recent trials in a theological reality before explaining the gospel's power among them.
The words — ἠγαπημένοι (ēgapēmenoi) means "beloved" and ἐκλογὴν (eklogēn) means "election." The text states these terms to identify the recipients as God's chosen people before declaring "we know that He has chosen you."
The thread — This theme of divine election appears in 2 Thessalonians 2:13, where believers are loved by the Lord and chosen from the beginning. It connects to Titus 3:4 regarding God's love for mankind and 2 Peter 1:10, which urges believers to make their calling and election sure through practice.
Why it lands — It asks the reader to recognize that their standing before God originates in His prior choice, not in their own merit. This requires them to anchor their confidence and conduct in the fact that God initiated their salvation.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God.
Cross-references
- 2 Thessalonians 2:13 But we should always thank God for you, brothers who are loved by the Lord, because God chose you from the beginning to be saved by the sanctification of the Spirit and by faith in the truth.
- Titus 3:4 But when the kindness of God our Savior and His love for mankind appeared,
- 2 Peter 1:10 Therefore, brothers, strive to make your calling and election sure. For if you practice these things you will never stumble,
- Romans 9:25 As He says in Hosea: “I will call them ‘My People’ who are not My people, and I will call her ‘My Beloved’ who is not My beloved,”
- Colossians 3:12 Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.
- Ephesians 1:4 For He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless in His presence. In love
- Ephesians 2:4 But because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy,
- Romans 1:7 To all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be saints: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
- Romans 8:28 And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.
- Romans 11:5 In the same way, at the present time there is a remnant chosen by grace.