Malcolm Cox

Introduction Studying 1 Thess end 2022. Praying through it. God got my attention focussed on 1 Thess 2:11-12 “For you know that we dealt with each of you as a father deals with his own children, encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory.” (1 Thessalonians 2:11–12 NIV11) encouraging, comforting and urging were key aspects of Paul’s loving teaching How is my blend and balance? 1. Encouraging παρακαλέω   parakaleō   109x   to call for, invite to come, send for, Acts 28:20; to call upon, exhort, admonish, persuade, Lk. 3:18; Acts 2:40; 11:23; to beg, beseech, entreat, implore, Mt. 8:5, 31; 18:29; Mk. 1:40; to animate, encourage, comfort, console, Mt. 2:18; 5:4; 2 Cor. 1:4, 6; pass. to be cheered, comforted, Lk. 16:25; Acts 20:12; 2 Cor. 7:13 → ask; comfort; exhort; implore; summon. “And with many other words John exhorted the people and proclaimed the good news to them.” (Luke 3:18 NIV11) Inspire courage 2. Comforting  παραμυθέομαι   paramy