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1 Thessalonians 1:8
For not only did the message of the Lord ring out from you to Macedonia and Achaia, but your faith in God has gone out to every place, so that we have no need to say anything more.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul writes to the Thessalonian believers to explain why his earlier report of their faith became unnecessary. He addresses them during a moment of pastoral reflection on how their conversion and conduct spread beyond their city.
The words — The Greek ἐξήχηται (exēchētai) literally means "has sounded forth" or "rang out." Paired with ὁ λόγος τοῦ κυρίου (ho logos tou kyriou), it describes the Lord’s message actively projecting outward from the community.
The thread — The motif of a message spreading outward appears in Romans 1:8, where Paul notes faith being proclaimed globally, and echoes Isaiah 52:7, which praises those who bring good news. Paul also links proclamation to belief in Romans 10:14.
Why it lands — The text states that the Lord’s message rang out from the believers and their faith spread everywhere, making further preaching unnecessary. This requires readers to let their conduct and message actively reach others without relying on external validation or additional explanation.
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The Greek words
King James Version
For from you sounded out the word of the Lord not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith to God-ward is spread abroad; so that we need not to speak any thing.
Cross-references
- Romans 1:8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is being proclaimed all over the world.
- Romans 10:14 How then can they call on the One in whom they have not believed? And how can they believe in the One of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone to preach?
- Isaiah 52:7 How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!”
- 2 Thessalonians 1:4 That is why we boast among God’s churches about your perseverance and faith in the face of all the persecution and affliction you are enduring.
- 3 John 1:12 Demetrius has received a good testimony from everyone, and from the truth itself. We also testify for him, and you know that our testimony is true.
- Revelation 14:6 Then I saw another angel flying overhead, with the eternal gospel to proclaim to those who dwell on the earth—to every nation and tribe and tongue and people.
- 2 Thessalonians 3:1 Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may spread quickly and be held in honor, just as it was with you.
- Exodus 18:9 And Jethro rejoiced over all the good things the LORD had done for Israel, whom He had rescued from the hand of the Egyptians.
- Isaiah 2:3 And many peoples will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.
- Romans 16:19 Everyone has heard about your obedience, so I rejoice over you. But I want you to be wise about what is good and innocent about what is evil.