1 Thessalonians

5 chapters

Chapter summaries

The Douay-Rheims’ own argument for each chapter. Tap a number above to read.

1. 1He thanketh God for them, and gathereth that they are elect, because his preaching at their first conversion was with divine power, and they on the other side received it with all joy, notwithstanding the great persecution that was raised against them.
2. 2He calleth even themselves to witness, that his preaching unto them was as he said, in most commendable manner. 13. And again on the other side he thanketh God for their manner of receiving it: that is, with all joy, notwithstanding the persecution of their own citizens.
3. 3Because he could not come himself, as he desired, he sent Timothy. 6 At whose return now understanding that they stand still steadfast, notwithstanding all those persecutions, he rejoiceth exceedingly: 10 praying that he may see them again, 12 and for their increase in charity.
4. 4He exhorteth them to live as he taught them: and namely to abstain from all fornication, 9 to love one another, 11 to meddle only with their own matters, 12 to behave themselves well toward the Infidels. 13 Touching their friends departed, he comforteth them, showing that they shall meet again at the Resurrection, and be with Christ for ever.
5. 5To talk of the time of the Resurrection is not necessary, but to prepare ourselves against that time (so sudden and so terrible) to the unprepared. 12 He beseecheth the laity to be obedient, 14 and the Clergy to be vigilant, with many short precepts more.