2:16
The Jews (and this only applies to some of the Jews, in most cases there were also Jews who became disciples of Jesus) wanted to stop the gospel spreading throughout the world, and worked to stop the Gentiles being saved. Paul does not beat about the bush. Those who oppose the gospel heap up sins upon themselves, and will experience God’s wrath, unless they repent.
2:17
Paul continues to stress their emotional commitment to the Thessalonians. We read in Acts that they were forced to leave Thessalonica because of the opposition. Paul is sometimes thought of as being cold and academic (or theological). This impression is a sign of someone not having read Paul’s writings! This is also true of those who accuse him of being misogynistic. Paul was a very emotional person, as well as being a great intellect, and the letters make this clear. Because of their deep commitment (and Paul here is speaking on behalf of himself and his companions), they made every effort to see the Thessalonians again.
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