Tag: 1 Thessalonians
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Advent 2020: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20
During the season of Advent, I am translating from Greek to English the weekday epistle readings out of the Daily Lectionary of the Book of Common Prayer. Wednesday, 2 December 2020 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20 The Text 13. And for this we ourselves give thanks continually to God, that you welcomed what you heard from us…
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THE REST OF THESSALONIANS 1 & 2: ADVENT GREEK TRANSLATION
The second week of Advent finishes what was started in week one and then adds all of 2 Thessalonians. There is no significant change in voice, as Paul uses the same vocabulary and continues the same basic voice as he emotionally exhorts this beloved congregation. There are a couple of things, though, worth noting before…
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1 THESSALONIANS AS TRANSLATED BY GREENBEAN
Each year during the Advent season I translate the Greek New Testament as part of my daily devotion. In previous years I have worked mostly from the gospels–which always tend to be the frightening Olivet Discourse. This year I am working through epistles. I take the readings from the Daily Office Lectionary in the Book…