1. 1 Thessalonians 2:1–12 (ESV)
  2. Structure and outline

The outline of 1 Thessalonians 2:1–12

1 Thessalonians 2:1–12 (ESV)

1 For you yourselves know, brothers, that our coming to you was not in vain.

We can outline the passage like this:

  • An overview of Paul’s initial ministry in Thessalonica (1 Thessalonians 2:1–4)

    • The nature of Paul’s entry into Thessalonica (1 Thessalonians 2:1–2)

    • Motivation for the claim in verses 1–2 (1 Thessalonians 2:3–4)

  • A detailed description of the ministry (1 Thessalonians 2:5–12)