Table of Contents

1 & 2 Thessalonians
Smyth & Helwys Bible Commentary

Acknowledgments

Series Preface

How to Use This Commentary

Introduction

1 Thessalonians

Paul’s Words of Beginning
1 Thess 1:1-10

Paul’s Words of Endearment
1 Thess 2:1-16

The Theme of Friendship
1 Thess 2:17–3:10

Paul’s Words of Instruction
1 Thess 3:11–4:12

Paul’s Words of Comfort
1 Thess 4:13–5:11

Paul’s Closing Words: A Code of Ethics for Artisans
1 Thess 5:12-22

Paul’s Final Words: A Prayer of Blessing
1 Thess 5:23-28

2 Thessalonians

The Writing of the Second Letter: Author, Style, and Setting

The Opposition in Thessaloniki
2 Thess 1:1-12

A Preview of the End
2 Thess 2:1-17

Pray and Work (and in That Order!)
2 Thess 3:1-18

Bibliography

Index of Modern Authors

Index of Sidebars and Illustrations

Index of Scriptures

Index of Topics