first epistle to the thessalonians
Definition
Proper noun: - A book of the New Testament: "First Epistle to the Thessalonians" is a book in the New Testament of the Christian Bible. It is a letter traditionally attributed to the Apostle Paul, written to the Christian community in Thessalonica.
Usage
- "First Epistle to the Thessalonians" is used as the title of a specific biblical text. It is often abbreviated as "1 Thessalonians".
- The pastor's sermon was based on a passage from the First Epistle to the Thessalonians.
- In 1 Thessalonians, Paul encourages the church to live in hope and holiness.
Advanced Usage
- Scholarly reference: In academic or theological writing, the book is frequently cited by its standard abbreviation ("1 Thess.") followed by chapter and verse numbers.
- The concept of the "parousia" is discussed in 1 Thess. 4:13-18.
Variants and Related Words
- 1 Thessalonians (n): The common abbreviated form of the title.
- First Thessalonians (n): A slightly less formal variant of the full title.
- Thessalonians (n): Can refer collectively to both the First and Second Epistles to the Thessalonians.
Synonyms
- Paul's first letter to the Thessalonians: A descriptive synonym.
- The First Letter of Paul to the Thessalonians: An alternative formal title.
Related Phrases
- Second Epistle to the Thessalonians (n): The follow-up letter, or second book, addressed to the same community.
- Scholars often study the First and Second Epistle to the Thessalonians together.
Noun
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a New Testament book containing Saint Paul's first epistle to the Thessalonians
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