• 1 Thessalonians 2:19
    The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures

    • 19 τίς What γὰρ for ἡμῶν of us ἐλπὶς hope ἢ or χαρὰ joy ἢ or στέφανος crown καυχήσεως— of boasting— ἢ or οὐχὶ not καὶ also ὑμεῖς— YOU— ἔμπροσθεν in front τοῦ of the κυρίου Lord ἡμῶν of us Ἰησοῦ Jesus ἐν in τῇ the αὐτοῦ of him παρουσίᾳ; presence?

  • 1 Thessalonians Study Notes—Chapter 2
    New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)

    • 2:19

      crown of exultation: Paul calls the Christians in Thessalonica a “crown of exultation.” He may have had in mind a custom in which a visiting dignitary, a distinguished public servant, or an athlete was given a crown or a wreath to wear as a token of honor and accomplishment. The Greek word rendered “exultation” conveys the idea of “rejoicing,” but it could also denote “boasting; taking pride in.” It is here used in the positive sense of a joyous, fitting kind of pride over the privilege of helping to form the Christian congregation in Thessalonica.​—2Th 1:4; compare Php 4:1; compare study note on 2Co 10:17.

      presence: This is the first of six times that Paul mentions Christ’s presence in his two letters to the Thessalonians. (See Glossary, “Presence”; see also “Introduction to 1 Thessalonians.”) Paul looks forward to the presence of the Lord Jesus, and he delights in the prospect that his dear fellow believers would be rewarded during that time. Later in the letter, he prays that they be found “blameless in holiness before our God and Father at the presence of our Lord Jesus with all his holy ones.”​—1Th 3:13; see study note on 1Co 15:23.