# Exposition on 1 Thessalonians - Author: [Pelagius](https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/authors/pelagius/) - Latin title: *Expositio in epistulam I ad Thessalonicenses* - Date: ca. 405–410 (approximate) - Source: Alexander Souter, ed., Pelagius's Expositions of Thirteen Epistles of St Paul, vol. 2: Text and Apparatus Criticus, Texts and Studies 9.2 (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1926) (Latin text: A. Souter (Texts and Studies 9.2, 1926); OCR of the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam scan, read by Tesseract) - Translation: Claude, from the original text, unless a passage says otherwise; each passage below gives the translator - Editions and translations: Alexander Souter, Pelagius's Expositions of Thirteen Epistles of St Paul, 3 vols., Texts and Studies 9 (Cambridge, 1922–1931) - Work page: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/ - Passages: 84 ## Argumentum (prefatory note) - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/0/#p-0 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:417 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Pelagius's argument: Paul praises the exemplary Thessalonians to spur them on. ### Latin text [Thessalonicenses] non solum ipsi in omnibus perfecti erant, sed etiam alii eorum uerbo profecerant et exemplo. laudando ergo illos apostolus ad maiora prouocat et inuitat. ### English translation (Claude) The Thessalonians were not only perfect in all things themselves, but others too had made progress through their word and example. So by praising them the apostle spurs and invites them to greater things. ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "The Thessalonians"; omitted, but the subject is understood. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. 1 Thess. pref. (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:417; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/0). ## 1 Thessalonians 1:1 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/0/#p-1-1 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:417 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, who preached to them, greet the church that is in the Father through faith in the Son. ### Latin text Paulus et Siluanus et Timot[h]eus ecclesiae Thessalonicensium. [Quia] per ipsos illis uerbum dei [iterum] fuerat nuntiatum, sicut et Corinthiis, quod in secunda ad eosdem [facta] commemorat. In deo patre et domino lesu Christo. Quia per fidem filii tarn in patre quam in filio erant, quia ‘ quisque confitetur filium, et patrem liabet. Gratia uobis \et pax]. [‘ A deo patre et domino lesu Christo.’] ### English translation (Claude) "Paul and Silvanus and Timothy to the church of the Thessalonians." Through them the word of God had been preached to them, as also to the Corinthians, which he records in the second letter to them. "In God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ." Because through faith in the Son they were both in the Father and in the Son, since "whoever confesses the Son has the Father also." "Grace to you." ### Scripture references - 1 Thess 1:1: quotation, high confidence - 2 Cor 1:19: allusion, high confidence - 1 John 2:23: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - The second letter: 2 Cor 1:19. The quotation is 1 John 2:23. Souter brackets "Because", "again", "written", "and peace", and "From God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. 1 Thess. 1.1 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:417; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/1-1). ## 1 Thessalonians 1:2 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/0/#p-1-2 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:417–418 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Paul's constant prayers show his love for them. ### Latin text Gratias agimus deo semper pro omnibus uobis. [Quia omnium nobis] grata memoria est. Commemorationem [uestri] facientes in orationibus nostris sine intermissione. In indesinente orationum memoria quantitas dilectionis ostenditur, quam eorum merita postulabant. ### English translation (Claude) "We give thanks to God always for you all." "Making mention of you in our prayers without ceasing." In the unceasing remembrance of prayers the greatness of the love that their merits required is shown. ### Scripture references - 1 Thess 1:2: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "Because the memory of all of you is pleasing to us" and "of you"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. 1 Thess. 1.2 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:417–418; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/1-2). ## 1 Thessalonians 1:3 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/0/#p-1-3 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:418 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Their faith was proved by labour, love, and patient endurance in hope. ### Latin text Reminiscentes operis fidei uestrae et lahorem. Non inmerito illius fidei memores sunt, quam et iustitiae labor[e] et caritatis aflectu[s] et passionum tolerantia comprobabant. [Et] caritatis et sustinentiae spei domini nostri Iesu Christi, coram deo et patre nostro. Qui perfectae caritatis est, sustinet omnia patienter propter spem futuram. ### English translation (Claude) "Remembering the work of your faith and labour." Not without reason are they mindful of that faith which they proved both by the labour of righteousness and the affection of love and the endurance of sufferings. "Of love and of the patience of the hope of our Lord Jesus Christ, before our God and Father." Whoever has perfect love endures all things patiently for the sake of the hope to come. ### Scripture references - 1 Thess 1:3: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "And"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. 1 Thess. 1.3 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:418; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/1-3). ## 1 Thessalonians 1:4 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/0/#p-1-4 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:418 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: The gospel came to them with power, the Spirit, and the example of the preachers' lives. ### Latin text Scientes , fratres dilecti a deo , eleciionem uestram. Retinetis tempus electionis uestrae, qualiter [et] nos praedicauerimus et uos credideritis. Qu[on]ia[m] euangelium nostrum non fuit ad uos in uerbo tantum. Notandum quod ilia efficax possit esse doctrina, quae iustitiae commendatur exemplo. Sed [et] in uirtute. In uirtute: [Siue] signorum: Siue tolerantia[e] passionum. Et [in] spiritu sancto. Quern deuote conuersi accepistis : uel cuius uirtutem per signa monstrauimus. Et in plenitudine multa. Perfectione[m] iust[a]e conuersationis et uitae. Sicut „ scitis quotes fuerimus [in] uobis propter uos. Ad profectum uestrum etiam a licitis abstinentes, ut inferius contine[n]tur. ### English translation (Claude) "Knowing, brothers beloved by God, your election." You remember the time of your election, how we preached and you believed. "Because our gospel came to you not in word only." Note that teaching can be effective when it is commended by the example of righteousness. "But also in power." In power: of signs; or of endurance of sufferings. "And in the Holy Spirit." Whom you received when you were devoutly converted; or whose power we showed by signs. "And in much fullness." The perfection of a righteous way of life. "As you know what sort of men we were among you for your sake." For your progress, abstaining even from lawful things, as is contained below. ### Scripture references - 1 Thess 1:4: quotation, high confidence - 1 Thess 1:5: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - The section includes the lemma of 1:5. Souter brackets "and", "Or", and "in"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. 1 Thess. 1.4 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:418; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/1-4). ## 1 Thessalonians 1:6 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/0/#p-1-6 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:418–419 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: The Thessalonians received the word in suffering with the Spirit's joy. ### Latin text Et uos imitator es nostri facti estis et [ipsius] domini. Suscipie[nte]s uerbum in pressura multa . In passionibus uerbum suscipientes, sicut et nos docuimus et dominus praedicauit. Cum gaudio spiritus sancti. Hoc est uere in spiritu sancto gaudere, sicut et apostolos legimus fecisse. ### English translation (Claude) "And you became imitators of us and of the Lord, receiving the word in much affliction." Receiving the word in sufferings, as both we taught and the Lord preached. "With joy of the Holy Spirit." This is truly to rejoice in the Holy Spirit, as we read that the apostles also did. ### Scripture references - 1 Thess 1:6: quotation, high confidence - Acts 5:41: allusion, medium confidence ### Translation notes - The apostles: Acts 5:41. Souter brackets "himself"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. 1 Thess. 1.6 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:418–419; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/1-6). ## 1 Thessalonians 1:7 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/0/#p-1-7 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:419 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Their example helped believers of other provinces. ### Latin text Ita ut fueritis forma omnibus credentibus, in Macedonia et in Achaia . Perfectorum exemplo forma omnibus credentibus exhibetur : uestro ergo exemplo etiam alterius prouinciae homines profecerunt. ### English translation (Claude) "So that you became a pattern to all who believe in Macedonia and in Achaia." By the example of the perfect a pattern is shown to all believers: so by your example people of another province also made progress. ### Scripture references - 1 Thess 1:7: quotation, high confidence ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. 1 Thess. 1.7 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:419; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/1-7). ## 1 Thessalonians 1:8 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/0/#p-1-8 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:419 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Report of their faith has spread everywhere. ### Latin text A uobis enim diffamalum est uerbum domini, non solum in Macedonia et [in\ Achaia , sed [etiam] in omnem locum. Naturafe] famae [haec] est, ut siue bonum siue malum nuntians ubique omni celeritate discurrat. Fides uestra , quae est ad deum, exiit. Ab idolis ad deum conuersa. Ita ut non sit nobis necesse aliquid loqui . Ita ut nobis incipientibus aliquit de uestro exemplo loqui ipsi optime scire se dicant. ### English translation (Claude) "For from you the word of the Lord has been spread abroad, not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but in every place." This is the nature of report, that whether it brings good news or bad it runs everywhere with all speed. "Your faith, which is toward God, has gone forth." Turned from idols to God. "So that we have no need to say anything." So that when we begin to say something about your example, they themselves say they know it very well. ### Scripture references - 1 Thess 1:8: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "in", "also", and "this"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. 1 Thess. 1.8 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:419; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/1-8). ## 1 Thessalonians 1:9 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/0/#p-1-9 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:419–420 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: All know how they turned from idols to the true God. ### Latin text Ifsi enim de nobis adnuntiant qualem introitum habuerimus ad uos, et quo modo conuersi estis ad deum. Et nostrae constantiae et uestrae conuersionis omnibus nota est qualitas. A simulacris ut seruiatis deo uero et uiuo. Simulacrum a simulando dicitur: pulchre ergo ad deum uerum et uiuum a f alsis di[i]s et mortuis conuersi [esse] dicuntur. ### English translation (Claude) "For they themselves report concerning us what sort of entrance we had to you, and how you turned to God." The character both of our constancy and of your conversion is known to all. "From idols, to serve the true and living God." An idol (simulacrum) is named from pretending (simulando): fittingly, then, they are said to have turned to the true and living God from false and dead gods. ### Scripture references - 1 Thess 1:9: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "to be"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. 1 Thess. 1.9 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:419–420; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/1-9). ## 1 Thessalonians 1:10 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/0/#p-1-10 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:420 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Christ freed believers from coming wrath by forgiveness, teaching, and example. ### Latin text Expectare filium eius de caelo , quern susdtauit ex mortuis , Iesum . Tale[s] estis, ut fiducialiter et cum gaudio aduentum domini expectetis. Qui eripuit nos ab ira uentura . Dimittendo peccata et doctrina sua et exemplo ab ira nos iudicii liberauit, quia iam in spe[m] libertatemhabemus. ### English translation (Claude) "And to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, Jesus." You are such that you await the Lord's coming confidently and with joy. "Who rescued us from the wrath to come." By forgiving sins, and by his teaching and example, he freed us from the wrath of judgement, because we already have freedom in hope. ### Scripture references - 1 Thess 1:10: quotation, high confidence ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. 1 Thess. 1.10 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:420; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/1-10). ## 1 Thessalonians 2:1 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/0/#p-2-1 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:420 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Paul recalls his visit, which was not in vain. ### Latin text Nam ipsi sdtis, fratres , introitum nostrum ad uos. Commemora[n]t illos, ut agnoscant uerum esse quod dicunt, et eorum exemplo proficiant. Quia non inanis fuit , ### English translation (Claude) "For you yourselves know, brothers, our entrance to you." He reminds them, so that they may recognize that what they say is true and make progress by their example. "That it was not empty," ### Scripture references - 1 Thess 2:1: quotation, high confidence ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. 1 Thess. 2.1 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:420; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/2-1). ## 1 Thessalonians 2:2 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/0/#p-2-2 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:420 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Paul preached boldly at Thessalonica after suffering at Philippi. ### Latin text sed ante uexati et contumeUam passi . Non est inanis sermo qui impletur constantia passionis. Sicut sdtis , in Philip\p]is. Quia aliquanti uestrum uiderunt nos Philip[p]is passos, non expauisse persecutiones nec praedicare cessasse. Fidudam habuimus in domino nostro loqui ad uos euangelium dei. Quod nos liberare[t] [possit] in praesenti, uel [in] futuro [et]reddere[t] laboris nostri mercedem. In multa sollidtudine . Non neglegenter nec transitorie, sed in sollicitudine, non parua, sed multa. ### English translation (Claude) "but having suffered before and been shamefully treated." The word is not empty which is fulfilled by steadfastness in suffering. "As you know, at Philippi." Because some of you saw that, having suffered at Philippi, we did not dread persecutions or cease to preach. "We had boldness in our Lord to speak to you the gospel of God." Who would free us in the present, or in the future repay the reward of our labour. "In much anxiety." Not carelessly or in passing, but in anxiety, not small but great. ### Scripture references - 1 Thess 2:2: quotation, high confidence - Acts 16:23: allusion, medium confidence ### Translation notes - Philippi: Acts 16:19–24. Souter brackets "could", "in", and "and"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. 1 Thess. 2.2 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:420; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/2-2). ## 1 Thessalonians 2:3 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/0/#p-2-3 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:421 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Paul's preaching was free of error, such as that the wicked may reign with Christ, and of Jovinian's uncleanness. ### Latin text Nam exhortatio nostra non de errore. Ideo non terremur : er[r]at [enim] quicumque putat nel docet malos posse regnare cum Christo, sicut alibi: ‘ nolite errare; deus non deridetur. Neque de inmunditia. Sicut Iouiniani doctrina fuit. Neque in dolo. Non contra conscientiam nostram docentes atque suadentes. ### English translation (Claude) "For our exhortation was not of error." Therefore we are not afraid: for whoever thinks or teaches that the wicked can reign with Christ is in error, as elsewhere: "Do not be deceived; God is not mocked." "Nor of uncleanness." As was the teaching of Jovinian. "Nor in deceit." Not teaching and persuading against our conscience. ### Scripture references - 1 Thess 2:3: quotation, high confidence - Gal 6:7: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - The quotation is Gal 6:7. Jovinian (condemned ca. 390) denied the higher merit of virginity. Souter brackets "for"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. 1 Thess. 2.3 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:421; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/2-3). ## 1 Thessalonians 2:4 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/0/#p-2-4 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:421 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Paul speaks to please God, who appointed him and tests the heart. ### Latin text Sed sicut probati sumus a deo ut crederetur nobis euangelium , ita loquimur. Integri. Non quasi hominibus placentes. Quifalli possunt. Sed deo , qui probat corda nostra. Quasi a deo probati, et ab ipso in hoc officium destinati, qui cordis occulta rimatur. ### English translation (Claude) "But as we were approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak." Uncorrupted. "Not as pleasing men." Who can be deceived. "But God, who tests our hearts." As approved by God and appointed by him to this office, who searches the secrets of the heart. ### Scripture references - 1 Thess 2:4: quotation, high confidence ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. 1 Thess. 2.4 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:421; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/2-4). ## 1 Thessalonians 2:5 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/0/#p-2-5 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:421 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Paul did not flatter or seek gain. ### Latin text Neque enim aliquando in uerbo adulationis fuimus , sicut \ipsi] scitis . Sicut qui hominibus placent, tamquam aegris desiderata omnia concedentes, et mortem eorum neglegentes. Neque in occasione auaritiae , deus testis est9 ### English translation (Claude) "For we were never in a word of flattery, as you know." As those who please men, granting everything desired, as to the sick, and neglecting their death. "Nor in a pretext for greed, God is witness," ### Scripture references - 1 Thess 2:5: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "yourselves"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. 1 Thess. 2.5 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:421; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/2-5). ## 1 Thessalonians 2:6 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/0/#p-2-6 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:421 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Paul did not seek glory, which proves he taught for God. ### Latin text nec quaerentes ex hominibus gbriam , neque a uobis neque ab aliis. Omnis qui adulatur, aut propter auaritiam aut propter uanam gloriam adulatur, ille ergo probatur propter deum docere, qui ista non quaerit. ### English translation (Claude) "nor seeking glory from men, neither from you nor from others." Everyone who flatters does so either for greed or for vain glory; so he is proved to teach for God's sake who does not seek these things. ### Scripture references - 1 Thess 2:6: quotation, high confidence ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. 1 Thess. 2.6 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:421; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/2-6). ## 1 Thessalonians 2:7 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/0/#p-2-7 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:421–422 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Paul gave up his rights and became gentle like a nurse with children. ### Latin text Cum possemus oneri esse , ut Christi apostoli. Uel in hoc quod dominus ordinauit[, id est, ut de euangelio uiueremus]. Sed fuimus paruuli in medio ueslrum. Hnmiliantes nos [et] nec debitum quaerentes honorem. Tamquam si nutrixfoueatjUios suos. Humilians se et in omnibus paruulo coaequans, ut ilium ad maiora sua imitatione perducat: nam et balbuttit interdum lingua et manducare fingit [et] cum eo lente ambulare consuescit. ### English translation (Claude) "Though we could have been a burden, as apostles of Christ." Or in that which the Lord ordained. "But we became little ones in your midst." Humbling ourselves and not seeking the honour due. "As if a nurse cherishes her children." Humbling herself and making herself equal to the little one in all things, so as to lead him to greater things by imitating her: for she sometimes even lisps with her tongue, pretends to eat, and is accustomed to walk slowly with him. ### Scripture references - 1 Thess 2:7: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "that is, that we should live from the gospel" (1 Cor 9:14) and "and"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. 1 Thess. 2.7 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:421–422; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/2-7). ## 1 Thessalonians 2:8 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/0/#p-2-8 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:422 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Paul gave himself, not only the gospel, to those dear to him. ### Latin text Ita [eramus] desiderantes uos , cupi[de uoleba]mus tradere uobis non solum euangelium dei, sed etiam animas nostras. Sicut nutrix non solum uerbum, sed etiam omnem sensum perfection suae in paruulum transfundere cupit, ut ei cito possit aequari, ita nos omnia fecimus quibus proficere poteratis. Qu[on]ia[m] karissimi nobis faeti estis. Propter fidem et conuersionem uestram, quam superius memorauimus. ### English translation (Claude) "So, longing for you, we were willing to give you not only the gospel of God but also our own souls." As a nurse longs to pour into the little one not only words but all the sense of her own maturity, so that he may soon equal her, so we did everything by which you could make progress. "Because you had become very dear to us." Because of your faith and conversion, which we mentioned above. ### Scripture references - 1 Thess 2:8: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "we were"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. 1 Thess. 2.8 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:422; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/2-8). ## 1 Thessalonians 2:9 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/0/#p-2-9 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:422–423 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Paul worked by night and preached by day so as to burden no one. ### Latin text Meministis enim , fratres , laborem et fatigationem nostrum, node ac die oper antes. Laborem manuum nocte, [et] fatigationem uerbi die: ceterum, si semper operabantur, quando docebant? Ut nullum uestrum grauaremus. Aput istos [et] Corinthios et Ephesios laborauit, quibus occasionem auferre cupiebat uel accipiendi uel de se aliquit suspicandi. Praedicauimus euangelium dei inter uos; ### English translation (Claude) "For you remember, brothers, our labour and toil, working night and day." The labour of hands by night, and the toil of the word by day: otherwise, if they were always working, when did they teach? "So as not to burden any of you." He laboured among these and the Corinthians and the Ephesians, from whom he wished to remove the occasion either of receiving or of suspecting something about him. "We preached the gospel of God among you;" ### Scripture references - 1 Thess 2:9: quotation, high confidence - Acts 20:34: allusion, medium confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "and"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. 1 Thess. 2.9 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:422–423; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/2-9). ## 1 Thessalonians 2:10 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/0/#p-2-10 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:423 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Paul calls them and God to witness his blameless conduct, as Samuel did. ### Latin text nos estis testes et deus. Sicut Samu[h]el populum contestatur. Quam sancte et iuste et sine quere[l]la uobis qui credidistis fuimus[, sicut scitis ]. Ne uobis ullam offensionem dare uideremur. Quo modo unum quemque uestrum, sicut pater filios suos, ### English translation (Claude) "you are witnesses, and God." As Samuel calls the people to witness. "How holily and justly and blamelessly we behaved toward you who believe." Lest we seem to give you any offence. "How, as a father his sons, each one of you," ### Scripture references - 1 Thess 2:10: quotation, high confidence - 1 Thess 2:11: quotation, high confidence - 1 Sam 12:3: allusion, high confidence ### Translation notes - The section includes the lemma of 2:11. Samuel: 1 Sam 12:3–5. Souter brackets "as you know"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. 1 Thess. 2.10 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:423; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/2-10). ## 1 Thessalonians 2:12 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/0/#p-2-12 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:423 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Paul exhorted them as a father to walk worthily of God's kingdom. ### Latin text obsecr antes uos. Paraulos ut nutrix fouet, proficientes uero iam ut pater instituit. Et consolantes [et] testificantes in hoc. In tribulationibus promissionibus Christi uos sumus consolati. Ut ambularetis digne deo. Digne deo ambulat, qui nihil deo agit indignum. Qui nos uocat in suum regnum et gloriam. Quod non nisi eius similes possidebunt, iustitiae scilicet et sanctitatis exemplo. ### English translation (Claude) "exhorting you." He cherishes little ones like a nurse, but instructs those already advancing like a father. "And comforting and testifying in this." In tribulations we comforted you with the promises of Christ. "That you might walk worthily of God." He walks worthily of God who does nothing unworthy of God. "Who calls us into his kingdom and glory." Which none will possess except those like him, namely in the example of righteousness and holiness. ### Scripture references - 1 Thess 2:12: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "and"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. 1 Thess. 2.12 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:423; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/2-12). ## 1 Thessalonians 2:13 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/0/#p-2-13 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:423–424 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: They received Paul's message as God's word, which works in believers. ### Latin text [Et] ideo et nos gratias agimus deo sine intermissione, quoniam suscipientes a[ut] nobis uerbum auditus dei. Quod primum de deo audistis. Siue: Ut audiretis deum. Suscepistis non ut uerbum hominum , sed sicut est uere uerbum dei. Ut uerbum hominum accipit, qui contemnit: uos autem ita credidistis, ut ab ipso deo uos audire putaretis. Quod operatur in uobis qui credi[dis]tis. Uerbo uel signis. Siue: Uirtutes exercet: ‘credentes’ enim, ait Marcus, ‘haec signa sequentur.’ ### English translation (Claude) "And therefore we too give thanks to God without ceasing, because receiving from us the word of the hearing of God." Which you first heard about God. Or: so that you might hear God. "You received it not as the word of men, but as it truly is, the word of God." He receives it as the word of men who despises it: but you so believed that you thought you were hearing God himself. "Which works in you who believe." By word or by signs. Or: it exercises mighty works; for Mark says: "These signs will follow those who believe." ### Scripture references - 1 Thess 2:13: quotation, high confidence - Mark 16:17: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - The quotation is Mark 16:17. Souter brackets "And"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. 1 Thess. 2.13 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:423–424; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/2-13). ## 1 Thessalonians 2:14 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/0/#p-2-14 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:424 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: The Thessalonians suffered from their countrymen as the Judean churches did from the Jews. ### Latin text Uos autem , fratres , imitatores facti estis ecclesiarum dei quae sunt in Iudaea in Christo lesu. Quibus dicitur: ‘nam et uinctis compassi estis, et rapinam bonorum uestrorum cum gaudio suscepistis.’ Qu[on]ia[m ] eadem passi estis et uos a contribulibus uestris, sicut et ipsi a ludaeis. De uobis plus miror, qui[a] nec legis nec prophetarum habuistis exempla. ### English translation (Claude) "For you, brothers, became imitators of the churches of God which are in Judea in Christ Jesus." To whom it is said: "For you had compassion on those in chains, and accepted the plundering of your goods with joy." "Because you also suffered the same things from your own countrymen, as they did from the Jews." I wonder more at you, because you had neither the law nor the prophets as examples. ### Scripture references - 1 Thess 2:14: quotation, high confidence - Heb 10:34: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - The quotation is Heb 10:34. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. 1 Thess. 2.14 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:424; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/2-14). ## 1 Thessalonians 2:15 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/0/#p-2-15 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:424 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Those who killed the Lord will persecute his apostles too. ### Latin text Qui et dominum ocdderunt lesum et prophetas , et nos persecuti sunt [, et deo non placent]. Quid mirum si nos mali persequuntur, qui nec ipsi domino pepercerunt! Et omnibus [ hominibus ] aduersantur , ### English translation (Claude) "Who also killed the Lord Jesus and the prophets, and persecuted us." What wonder if the wicked persecute us, who did not spare even the Lord himself! "And are opposed to all," ### Scripture references - 1 Thess 2:15: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "and do not please God" and "men"; omitted. Paul's words about the Jews and Pelagius's comment are translated exactly. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. 1 Thess. 2.15 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:424; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/2-15). ## 1 Thessalonians 2:16 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/0/#p-2-16 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:424 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Those who hinder the gospel to the Gentiles fill up their sins and fall under wrath. ### Latin text prohibentes nos gentibus loqui ut saluae Jiant, ut impleant peccata sua semper. Non solum Iudaeos impediunt, sed etiam gentibus inuident ad suorum cumulum peccatorum. Praeuenit enim super illos ira dei usque adfinem. Siue : Quia pr[a]ecoqua poena captiui sunt. Siue : Quia ablatus [est] non credentibus intellectus. ### English translation (Claude) "forbidding us to speak to the Gentiles that they may be saved, so as always to fill up their sins." They hinder not only the Jews but begrudge it to the Gentiles too, to the heaping up of their own sins. "For the wrath of God has come upon them to the end." Or: because they were taken captive by an untimely punishment. Or: because understanding was taken from the unbelievers. ### Scripture references - 1 Thess 2:16: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Pelagius's comments are translated exactly. Souter brackets "is"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. 1 Thess. 2.16 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:424; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/2-16). ## 1 Thessalonians 2:17 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/0/#p-2-17 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:424–425 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Paul, absent only in body, longed to see them. ### Latin text Nos autem , fratres , desolati a[ut] uobis ad tempos horae. Paruo tempore. Fade , non corde. Sicut alibi ait: ‘et si corpore absens, sed spiritu praesens.’ Abundantius festinauimus faciem uestram uidere [cum] multo desiderio , ### English translation (Claude) "But we, brothers, bereaved of you for a short time." A short time. "In presence, not in heart." As he says elsewhere: "though absent in body, yet present in spirit." "We hastened more abundantly to see your face with great desire," ### Scripture references - 1 Thess 2:17: quotation, high confidence - 1 Cor 5:3: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - The quotation is 1 Cor 5:3 (cf. Col 2:5). Souter brackets "with"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. 1 Thess. 2.17 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:424–425; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/2-17). ## 1 Thessalonians 2:18 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/0/#p-2-18 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:425 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Satan, through persecutors, hindered Paul's return. ### Latin text quoniam uoluimus uenire ad uos , ego quidem Paulus et semel et iterum , sed impediuit nos satanas. Tribulationibus persequent[i]um. ### English translation (Claude) "because we wished to come to you, I Paul once and again, but Satan hindered us." By the tribulations of persecutors. ### Scripture references - 1 Thess 2:18: quotation, high confidence ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. 1 Thess. 2.18 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:425; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/2-18). ## 1 Thessalonians 2:19 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/0/#p-2-19 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:425 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: The Thessalonians are Paul's hope and crown. ### Latin text Quae [est] enim spes nostra aut gaudium aut corona gloriae? nonne uos ante dominum [ nostrum ] Iesum [ estis ] in aduentu ipsius? Non inmerito uos desideramus, per quos et laetitiae gaudium speramus et gloriae coronam. ### English translation (Claude) "For what is our hope or joy or crown of glory? Is it not you before the Lord Jesus at his coming?" Not without reason do we long for you, through whom we hope for the joy of gladness and the crown of glory. ### Scripture references - 1 Thess 2:19: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "is", "our", and "are"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. 1 Thess. 2.19 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:425; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/2-19). ## 1 Thessalonians 2:20 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/0/#p-2-20 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:425 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Good teachers find their joy in their pupils' progress. ### Latin text Uos enim estis gloria nostra et gaudium. Boni magistri omnem spem et gaudium et coronam in discentium solent collocare profectu[m]. ### English translation (Claude) "For you are our glory and joy." Good teachers are accustomed to place all hope, joy, and crown in the progress of their pupils. ### Scripture references - 1 Thess 2:20: quotation, high confidence ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. 1 Thess. 2.20 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:425; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/2-20). ## 1 Thessalonians 3:1 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/0/#p-3-1 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:425 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Paul preferred to stay alone at Athens rather than be without news of them. ### Latin text Propter quod amplius non sustinentes. Non sustinentes neminem nostrum ad uos uenire. Decreuimus remanere Athenis soK[s]. Malu[i]mus soli remanere quam nescire quid agatis. ### English translation (Claude) "Therefore, no longer bearing it." Not bearing that none of us should come to you. "We thought it good to remain at Athens alone." We preferred to remain alone rather than not know what you are doing. ### Scripture references - 1 Thess 3:1: quotation, high confidence ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. 1 Thess. 3.1 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:425; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/3-1). ## 1 Thessalonians 3:2 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/0/#p-3-2 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:425–426 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Timothy was sent earlier to strengthen them. ### Latin text Et misimus Timotheum fratrem nostrum. Quaeritur quo modo Timotheus missus sit, qui pariter scribit: non enim hac uice missus est, sed prius. Et adiutorem dei in euangelio Christi. Adiutores pro discipulis etiam uulgo dicuntur. Ut uos confirmet et precetur pro fide uestra. In hac causa dumtaxat, quia perfe[c]te credidistis. ### English translation (Claude) "And we sent Timothy our brother." It is asked how Timothy was sent, who is writing with him: for he was not sent this time, but earlier. "And God's helper in the gospel of Christ." Disciples too are commonly called helpers. "To strengthen you and to entreat for your faith." In this matter only, because you have believed perfectly. ### Scripture references - 1 Thess 3:2: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - The lemma reads "and pray for your faith" (precetur). ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. 1 Thess. 3.2 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:425–426; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/3-2). ## 1 Thessalonians 3:3 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/0/#p-3-3 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:426 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Believers should not be shaken, since tribulation is their appointed lot. ### Latin text Ut nemo moueatur in tribulationibus Non dico ‘ne omnes,’ sed ‘ne uel aliquis moueatur.’ Ipsi enim scitis quoniam in hoc positi sumus. Non ergo mirari debetis, scientes nos aliter transire non posse, dicente domino: ‘ecce e[r]go mitto uos sicut oues in medio luporum, ’ et iterum : ‘ haec dixi uobis, ut in me pacem habeatis, in saeculo autem pressuram.’ ### English translation (Claude) "That no one be moved in tribulations." I do not say "that not all," but "that not even anyone be moved." "For you yourselves know that we are appointed to this." So you ought not to wonder, knowing that we cannot pass through otherwise, as the Lord says: "Behold, I send you as sheep in the midst of wolves," and again: "These things I have said to you, that in me you may have peace, but in the world, tribulation." ### Scripture references - 1 Thess 3:3: quotation, high confidence - Matt 10:16: quotation, high confidence - John 16:33: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Quotations: Matt 10:16; John 16:33. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. 1 Thess. 3.3 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:426; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/3-3). ## 1 Thessalonians 3:4 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/0/#p-3-4 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:426 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Paul had foretold their sufferings, as the Lord foretold his. ### Latin text Et enim cum aput uos eramus, praedicabamus [uobis] nos passuros tribulationem , sicut [et] factum est et scitis. Ut non uos ipsa nouitas deterreret, sed magis prophetia nostra firmaret [et] sicut dominus passurum se ante praedixit. ### English translation (Claude) "For when we were with you, we foretold that we were to suffer tribulation, as has happened and you know." So that the very novelty might not frighten you, but rather our prophecy might strengthen you, as the Lord foretold that he would suffer. ### Scripture references - 1 Thess 3:4: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "to you", "also", and "and"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. 1 Thess. 3.4 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:426; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/3-4). ## 1 Thessalonians 3:5 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/0/#p-3-5 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:426 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Paul feared that the tempter had shaken their faith through his sufferings. ### Latin text Ideo et ego , iam non sustinens , misi ut sciam fidem uestram, ne forte temptauerit uos. Dicens : ‘ ecce, in quibus deum esse putatis, qualia patiuntur!,’ et fidem uestram forsitan commoueret. Is qui temptat. Sicut in lob et domino probatur. Et inanis fiat labor noster [nunc autem]. Si aliquem scrupulum pati[a]mini. notandum etiam doctrinam dici laborem. ### English translation (Claude) "For this reason I too, no longer bearing it, sent to know your faith, lest perhaps he had tempted you." Saying: "See what they suffer, in whom you think God is!" and perhaps he might shake your faith. "He who tempts." As is proved in Job and in the Lord. "And our labour be in vain." If you suffer some scruple. Note too that teaching is called labour. ### Scripture references - 1 Thess 3:5: quotation, high confidence - Job 1:11: allusion, medium confidence - Matt 4:1: allusion, medium confidence ### Translation notes - Job: Job 1–2; the Lord: Matt 4:1–11. Souter brackets "but now"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. 1 Thess. 3.5 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:426; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/3-5). ## 1 Thessalonians 3:6 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/0/#p-3-6 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:426–427 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Timothy's good news of their faith and love comforts Paul. ### Latin text Nunc autem ueniente Timotheo ad nos a uobis , et adnuntiante nobis fidem et caritatem uestram , et quia habetis memoriam nostri bonam , semper desiderantes nos [uidere], sicut et nos [ quoquel uos. Quia firmiter Christo credentes [tenetis] fidem et nos solita dilectione amatis. ### English translation (Claude) "But now Timothy has come to us from you and brought us good news of your faith and love, and that you always have a good remembrance of us, longing to see us, as we also you." Because, believing firmly in Christ, you keep the faith and love us with your customary love. ### Scripture references - 1 Thess 3:6: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "to see", "also", and "keep"; omitted (the sense with them is translated). ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. 1 Thess. 3.6 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:426–427; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/3-6). ## 1 Thessalonians 3:7 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/0/#p-3-7 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:427 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Joy over their faith outweighs Paul's distress. ### Latin text Ideo consolati sumus in uobis, fratres, in omni necessitate et pressura nostra , per uestram fidem . Omnem necessitatem et tribulationem non sentimus prae magnitudine gaudii status uestri. ### English translation (Claude) "Therefore we were comforted, brothers, in you, in all our necessity and distress, through your faith." We do not feel any necessity or tribulation because of the greatness of our joy at your state. ### Scripture references - 1 Thess 3:7: quotation, high confidence ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. 1 Thess. 3.7 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:427; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/3-7). ## 1 Thessalonians 3:8 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/0/#p-3-8 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:427 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Paul's life is bound up with their steadfastness. ### Latin text Quoniam nunc uiuimus, si uos statis in domino . Etiam si occidamur, uiuimus, quorum uita in uestra firmitate consistit. ### English translation (Claude) "For now we live, if you stand in the Lord." Even if we are killed, we live, since our life consists in your firmness. ### Scripture references - 1 Thess 3:8: quotation, high confidence ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. 1 Thess. 3.8 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:427; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/3-8). ## 1 Thessalonians 3:9 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/0/#p-3-9 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:427 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Their conduct gives Paul a threefold joy. ### Latin text Quam enim gratiarum actionem possumus retribuere domino pro uobis, super omni gaudio quo gaudemus propter uos coram deo nostro . Triplieem causam laetitiae nobis uestra conuersatio praestat, quia et uos profici[s]tis et dominus per uos benedicitur [et] aliis praebetis exemplum. ### English translation (Claude) "For what thanksgiving can we render to the Lord for you, for all the joy with which we rejoice because of you before our God?" Your conduct gives us a threefold cause of gladness: you make progress, the Lord is blessed through you, and you give an example to others. ### Scripture references - 1 Thess 3:9: quotation, high confidence ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. 1 Thess. 3.9 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:427; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/3-9). ## 1 Thessalonians 3:10 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/0/#p-3-10 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:427 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Paul longs to see them and supply any gaps in their teaching. ### Latin text Node ac die abundantius or antes, ut uideamus faciem uestram. Ostendit quantum aliis desiderandi sin[t] fratribus, quos tantum ipse desiderat. quis enim, cum famam compererit bonorum, eos uidere non op[or]tet? Et suppleamus ea quae de-suntfidei uestrae. Si quit uestra fides minus potest habere doctrinae. ### English translation (Claude) "Praying night and day more abundantly that we may see your face." He shows how much the brothers should be longed for by others, since he himself longs for them so much. For who, when he has learned of the good report of good people, does not wish to see them? "And supply what is lacking in your faith." If your faith may lack something of teaching. ### Scripture references - 1 Thess 3:10: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - The text reads "op[or]tet" ("ought"), probably for optet ("wish"), as Souter's brackets suggest; translated "wish". ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. 1 Thess. 3.10 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:427; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/3-10). ## 1 Thessalonians 3:11 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/0/#p-3-11 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:427–428 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Paul prays that God remove what hinders his coming. ### Latin text Ipse autem deus et pater noster, et dominus \noster\ Iesus dirigat uiam nostrum ad uos. Remotis diabolicis scandalis, quibus noster impeditur aduentus. ### English translation (Claude) "Now may God himself and our Father, and our Lord Jesus, direct our way to you." By removing the devil's stumbling blocks, by which our coming is hindered. ### Scripture references - 1 Thess 3:11: quotation, high confidence ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. 1 Thess. 3.11 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:427–428; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/3-11). ## 1 Thessalonians 3:12 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/0/#p-3-12 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:428 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Believers should love all people, even of other sects, for their nature's sake. ### Latin text Uos autem dominus multiplicet [et] dbundare faciat caritate . Quia iam plena est [et] opere comprobata. [In] inuicem et in omnes. Ut non solum Chris tianos, sed etiam omnis sectae homines, non erroris, sed naturae gratia diligatis, et eis, [in] quo indiguerint, misericordiam quam illis in praesenti deus exhibet, non negetis. Sicut et nos[tram] in uobis ### English translation (Claude) "And may the Lord make you multiply and abound in love." Because it is already full and proved by deeds. "Toward one another and toward all." So that you may love not only Christians but people of every sect, for the sake not of their error but of their nature, and not deny them, in what they need, the mercy that God shows them in the present. "As we also do toward you" ### Scripture references - 1 Thess 3:12: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "and", "In", "in", and "-tram"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. 1 Thess. 3.12 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:428; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/3-12). ## 1 Thessalonians 3:13 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/0/#p-3-13 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:428–429 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Paul prays that they be blameless before God and begins his exhortation to walk worthily of Christ. ### Latin text ad confirmanda corda uestra. Fecit abundare, ut et uos aliorum corda firmetis. Sine querella in sanctificationem ante deum et patrem nostrum in aduentu[m\ domini nostri Iesu [Christi] cum omnibus sanclis suis. [amen.] Non ante homines, sicut [de] Zachariafe] et Elisabet[h] dicitur, etper Isaiam: ‘et uos eritis mihi iusti, dicit dominus.’ De cetero, fratres. Post laudem et consolationem incipit exhortatio. Rogamus uos et obsecramus in domino Iesuy ut quo modo accepistis a nobis qualiter oporteat uos ambulare et plaeere deo , sicut et ambulatis. Quibus uia Christus est, dignis eo gressibus ambulate, mansuetudinis caritatis et pacis omniumque uirtutum. Ut abundetis magis. Quia cum aetate fidei debent augeri profectufs] [et] mores, sicut cum aetate carnis et cibus crescit et studium. ### English translation (Claude) "to strengthen your hearts." He has made it abound, so that you may also strengthen the hearts of others. "Blameless in holiness before God our Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his saints." Not before men, as is said of Zechariah and Elizabeth, and through Isaiah: "And you will be righteous to me, says the Lord." "Finally, brothers." After praise and consolation the exhortation begins. "We ask and beseech you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God, as you are walking." For you, whose way is Christ, walk with steps worthy of him: of meekness, love, peace, and all virtues. "That you abound more." Because with the age of faith progress and character ought to increase, as with the age of the flesh both food and study increase. ### Scripture references - 1 Thess 3:13: quotation, high confidence - 1 Thess 4:1: quotation, high confidence - Luke 1:6: allusion, high confidence ### Translation notes - The section includes the lemma of 4:1. Zechariah and Elizabeth: Luke 1:6. The Isaiah quotation is unidentified in this form. Souter brackets "Christ", "amen", "of", and "and"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. 1 Thess. 3.13 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:428–429; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/3-13). ## 1 Thessalonians 4:2 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/0/#p-4-2 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:429 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Lemma of 1 Thess 4:2. ### Latin text Scitis enim quae praecepta ded[er]imus uobis [per dominum nostrum Iesum ]: ### English translation (Claude) "For you know what commands we gave you:" ### Scripture references - 1 Thess 4:2: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "through our Lord Jesus"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. 1 Thess. 4.2 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:429; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/4-2). ## 1 Thessalonians 4:3 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/0/#p-4-3 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:429 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Sanctification means abstaining from incontinence, especially before receiving Christ's body. ### Latin text nam haec est uoluntas dei, sanctificatio uestra, ut abstineatis uos a fornicatione. Sanctificatio ab omni incontinentia reuocat Christianum, cui incontinenti non expedit sanctum Christi corpus attingere, maxime cum etiam Moses, Iudaeos sanctificare uolens, populum totum ab omni femina continere praecep[er]it, ut dei potiri praesentia mererentur. ### English translation (Claude) "for this is the will of God, your sanctification, that you abstain from sexual immorality." Sanctification calls a Christian back from all incontinence; it does not befit him to touch the holy body of Christ while incontinent, especially since even Moses, wishing to sanctify the Jews, commanded the whole people to abstain from every woman, so that they might deserve to enjoy the presence of God. ### Scripture references - 1 Thess 4:3: quotation, high confidence - Exod 19:15: allusion, high confidence ### Translation notes - Moses: Exod 19:15. Pelagius applies the command to marital relations before receiving the Eucharist; translated exactly. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. 1 Thess. 4.3 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:429; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/4-3). ## 1 Thessalonians 4:4 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/0/#p-4-4 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:429–430 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Each must keep his body chaste and not serve lust like the Gentiles. ### Latin text Ut sciat unus quisque [uestrum] suum uos possidere in sanctifications [debere] et [in] honore. Suum corpus unus quisque castum seruando sanctificet [et] honoret. [simul] considerandum quia non [eis] perfectis sicut Corintbiis scribit infirmis. Non in passione desiderii , sicut [et] gentes quae non nouerint deum. Ne nimi[a]e et inmoderat[a]e libidini seruientes, similes gentibus sitis, quae deum amatorem castitatis ignorant. ### English translation (Claude) "That each one of you know how to possess his own vessel in sanctification and honour." Let each one sanctify and honour his own body by keeping it chaste. Consider that he does not write to them, as perfect, as he did to the Corinthians, as weak. "Not in the passion of desire, as the Gentiles who do not know God." Lest, serving excessive and immoderate lust, you be like the Gentiles, who do not know God, the lover of chastity. ### Scripture references - 1 Thess 4:4: quotation, high confidence - 1 Thess 4:5: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - The section includes the lemma of 4:5. The lemma reads "his own you" (suum uos), translated as "his own vessel". The sentence about the Corinthians is compressed and its sense is uncertain. Souter brackets "of you", "ought", "in", "and", "at the same time", "them", and "also"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. 1 Thess. 4.4 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:429–430; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/4-4). ## 1 Thessalonians 4:6 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/0/#p-4-6 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:430 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: A spouse must not break a vow of continence made by mutual consent, for God avenges it. ### Latin text Ut ne quis supergrediatur neque circum ueniat in negotio fratrem suum. Ne quis post deuotam ex consensu continentiam pa[t]ri suo aliqua[m] circumuentionefm] uim inferre nitatur, Siue: In quolibet negotio ne quis alterum fraudet. Quoniam uindex est dominus de his omnibus[, sicut praediximus nobis et lestificati sumus]. Non solum de fornicatione et publica turpitudine, sed etiam de transgressione propositi: quisque enim continentiam deo uou[er]it, fecit sibi inlicitum quod licebat. ### English translation (Claude) "That no one transgress and defraud his brother in the matter." That no one, after continence has been vowed by consent, try to use some circumvention or force on his partner. Or: that in any matter no one defraud another. "Because the Lord is the avenger of all these things." Not only of fornication and public shame, but also of the transgression of a resolve: for whoever has vowed continence to God has made unlawful for himself what was lawful. ### Scripture references - 1 Thess 4:6: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - The text reads pa[t]ri; with Souter's bracketed letter left out it is pari, "his partner" (his spouse), as translated. Souter brackets "as we told you before and testified"; omitted. Pelagius's reading is translated exactly. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. 1 Thess. 4.6 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:430; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/4-6). ## 1 Thessalonians 4:7 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/0/#p-4-7 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:430 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Even excessive marital incontinence is uncleanness that hinders receiving Christ's body. ### Latin text Non enim uocauit nos deus in in munditiam . Etiam nimia incontinentia potest inmunditiae deputari, quae corpus Christi audenter accipi non permittit. Sed in sanctificationem. Ut exemplo Christi uiuatis: ‘qui’ enim ‘ habet hanc spem, sanctificat se, sicut [et] ille sanctus est.’ ### English translation (Claude) "For God did not call us to uncleanness." Even excessive incontinence can be counted as uncleanness, which does not allow the body of Christ to be received boldly. "But to sanctification." That you may live by Christ's example: for "whoever has this hope sanctifies himself, as he too is holy." ### Scripture references - 1 Thess 4:7: quotation, high confidence - 1 John 3:3: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - The quotation is 1 John 3:3. Souter brackets "also"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. 1 Thess. 4.7 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:430; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/4-7). ## 1 Thessalonians 4:8 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/0/#p-4-8 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:430–431 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Rejecting this teaching is rejecting God, who gave his Spirit. ### Latin text Quapropter qui haec spemit , non hominem spemit, sed deum , qui et[iam] spiritum suum sanctum dedit in nobis. Non mea uerba despicit, sed ‘eius qui in me loquitur, Christi/ [et] cuius spiritui iniuxiam faci[a]t omnis qui non sancte uersatur. ### English translation (Claude) "Therefore whoever despises these things despises not man but God, who also gave his Holy Spirit in us." He despises not my words but those "of him who speaks in me, Christ," whose Spirit everyone injures who does not live holily. ### Scripture references - 1 Thess 4:8: quotation, high confidence - 2 Cor 13:3: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - The quotation is 2 Cor 13:3. A leaked apparatus reference was removed from the text. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. 1 Thess. 4.8 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:430–431; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/4-8). ## 1 Thessalonians 4:9 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/0/#p-4-9 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:431 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: The Thessalonians, taught by God, already love one another. ### Latin text De caritate autem fraternitatis non necesse habemus uobis scribere. Uide[te] quam perfecti erant, qui de tanto et tam necessario praecepto non indigent admoneri. Ipsi enim [uos] a deo dididstis ut diligatis inuicem' ### English translation (Claude) "But concerning brotherly love you have no need that we write to you." See how perfect they were, who did not need to be reminded of so great and so necessary a command. "For you yourselves are taught by God to love one another;" ### Scripture references - 1 Thess 4:9: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "you" and a letter; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. 1 Thess. 4.9 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:431; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/4-9). ## 1 Thessalonians 4:10 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/0/#p-4-10 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:431 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Christ's new command is to love even to dying for one another. ### Latin text et enim facitis iUut in orrmes fratres [in uniuersa Macedonia ]. A Christo qui dixit: ‘ mandatum nouum do uobis, ut diligatis inuicem.’ hoc nouum est, ut pro alterutro moriamur, quia hoc uetus non iusserat testamentum. Rogamus autem uos , fratres , abundare magis ### English translation (Claude) "for indeed you do it toward all the brothers." By Christ, who said: "A new commandment I give you, that you love one another." This is new: that we die for each other, because the old covenant had not commanded this. "But we ask you, brothers, to abound more" ### Scripture references - 1 Thess 4:10: quotation, high confidence - John 13:34: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - The quotation is John 13:34. Souter brackets "in all Macedonia"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. 1 Thess. 4.10 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:431; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/4-10). ## 1 Thessalonians 4:11 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/0/#p-4-11 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:431–432 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Some were idly begging from house to house; Paul wants them to work. ### Latin text et studium habere. Hoc est, etiam ignotos quosque diligatis. Ut quieti sitis et negoiii proprii , et operandi manibus uestris , sicut praecepimus uobis. Quidam eorum inquiete per diuersorum discurrebant domos, aliqua etiam ad re[li]gionis opprobrium ab mfidelibus postulantes, quam causam in secunda ad eosdem plenius ex[s]equitur. unde [magis] uult eos uel proprii negotii cura et labore manuum occupari quam otiositatis detrimentum [et] mquietudinis habere peccatum. ### English translation (Claude) "and to be eager." That is, to love even all strangers. "To be quiet and to mind your own business and to work with your hands, as we commanded you." Some of them were running restlessly through various people's houses, asking things even from unbelievers to the reproach of religion, a matter he treats more fully in the second letter to them. So he wants them to be occupied with care for their own business and the labour of their hands rather than have the harm of idleness and the sin of restlessness. ### Scripture references - 1 Thess 4:11: quotation, high confidence - 2 Thess 3:11: allusion, high confidence ### Translation notes - The second letter: 2 Thess 3:6–12. A running head was removed from the text. Souter brackets "rather" and "and"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. 1 Thess. 4.11 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:431–432; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/4-11). ## 1 Thessalonians 4:12 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/0/#p-4-12 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:432 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Believers should give outsiders no ground for reproach. ### Latin text [Et] ut honeste ambuletis ad eos qui foris sunt , et nuttius diquit desideratis . Ne uos ipsi denoterit qui praestare uidentur. ### English translation (Claude) "That you may walk honestly toward those outside, and lack nothing." Lest those who seem to be superior should mark you out. ### Scripture references - 1 Thess 4:12: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - The comment is obscure in the text and translated literally. Souter brackets "And"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. 1 Thess. 4.12 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:432; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/4-12). ## 1 Thessalonians 4:13 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/0/#p-4-13 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:432 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: The dead in Christ are asleep, sure to rise, so believers should not grieve as others do. ### Latin text Nolumus autem uos ignorare,fratres, de dormienti bus. Dormit enim quem certum est surrecturum, sicut de Lazaro dictum est. Ut non tristes sitis , sicut et ceteri qui spem non habmt. Aliter debet fieri qui peregre pergit, aliter file qui moritur. ### English translation (Claude) "But we do not want you to be ignorant, brothers, concerning those who are asleep." For he sleeps who is certain to rise, as was said of Lazarus. "That you may not grieve, as the others who have no hope." One who goes abroad ought to be treated one way, one who dies another. ### Scripture references - 1 Thess 4:13: quotation, high confidence - John 11:11: allusion, high confidence ### Translation notes - Lazarus: John 11:11. The last comment is compressed in the text and translated literally. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. 1 Thess. 4.13 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:432; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/4-13). ## 1 Thessalonians 4:14 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/0/#p-4-14 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:432 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Belief in Christ's resurrection grounds belief in the resurrection of his members. ### Latin text Si enim credimus quod lesus mortuus est et resurrexit. Si hoc credimus, quod [aeque] non uidimus, et per eius resurrectionem certi sumus [nos] ueniam consecutos, cur illud similiter non credamus, quod gentes, quia non uident, idcirco non credunt? Ita et dominus iUos qui dormierunt per Iesum adducet cum illo. Qui caput [re]suscitauit, ipse [et] cetera membra resuscitaturum se [esse] promisit. ### English translation (Claude) "For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again." If we believe this, which we likewise have not seen, and through his resurrection are certain that we have obtained pardon, why should we not likewise believe that which the Gentiles do not believe because they do not see it? "So also God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep through Jesus." He who raised the head has promised that he will raise the other members too. ### Scripture references - 1 Thess 4:14: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - The lemma reads "the Lord" (dominus) where the Vulgate has "God"; translated "God" as the sense requires. Souter brackets "equally", "we", "re-", "also", and "to be"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. 1 Thess. 4.14 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:432; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/4-14). ## 1 Thessalonians 4:15 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/0/#p-4-15 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:432 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: The living will not precede the dead, whose resurrection will be as swift as the taking up of the living. ### Latin text Hoc enim uobis didmus in uerbo domini, quia nos qui uiuimus, qui rdiqui sumus in aduentu domini . Euangelii sententia semper apostolos diem domini fecit habere suspectum, quasi eos in corpore inueniret. Non praeueniemus eos qui dormierunt . Tam uelox erit eoram resurrectio quam nostra adsumptio. ### English translation (Claude) "For this we say to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive, who are left at the coming of the Lord." The saying of the gospel always made the apostles expect the day of the Lord, as if it would find them in the body. "Shall not precede those who have fallen asleep." Their resurrection will be as swift as our being taken up. ### Scripture references - 1 Thess 4:15: quotation, high confidence - Matt 24:42: allusion, medium confidence ### Translation notes - The gospel saying: Matt 24:42. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. 1 Thess. 4.15 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:432; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/4-15). ## 1 Thessalonians 4:16 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/0/#p-4-16 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:432–433 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: The terror of the Lord's coming calls for a clear conscience. ### Latin text Quoniam [et] ipse dominus in iussu et in uoce archangdi . Terrorem illius diei demonstrat, quod omnis tunc potestas caeli et omnia elementa moueantnr, ut nos sciamuB quali conscientia diem domini intrepidi expectare possimns. Et in tuba dei descendet de caelo . Si ad hominis tubam terra uidetur permoueri, quanto magis ad dei, sicut Helias quoque tembilem in monte dei uidit aduentum ! Et mortui qui in Christo sunt9 resurgent primi, ### English translation (Claude) "For the Lord himself, at the command and at the voice of the archangel." He shows the terror of that day, that then every power of heaven and all the elements will be moved, so that we may know with what conscience we can await the day of the Lord without fear. "And with the trumpet of God will descend from heaven." If the earth seems to be shaken at a man's trumpet, how much more at God's, as Elijah too saw the terrible coming on the mountain of God! "And the dead who are in Christ will rise first," ### Scripture references - 1 Thess 4:16: quotation, high confidence - 1 Kgs 19:11: allusion, medium confidence ### Translation notes - Elijah on the mountain: 1 Kgs 19:11–12 (3 Kgdms 19:11–12 LXX). ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. 1 Thess. 4.16 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:432–433; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/4-16). ## 1 Thessalonians 4:17 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/0/#p-4-17 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:433 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: The risen dead and the living saints will meet Christ together and share his glory. ### Latin text deinde [et] nos qui uiuimus, simut cum ittis rapiemur in nubibus obuiam Christo in aera. Mortui qui in Christo sunt, primo resurgent, et qui uiui inuenti fuerint sancti, cum ipsis pariter rapientur, qui non iudicabuntur, sed potius iudicabunt. Et sic semper cum domino erimus. In eadem gloria aeternitatis. ### English translation (Claude) "then we who are alive will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet Christ in the air." The dead who are in Christ will rise first, and the saints who are found alive will be caught up together with them; they will not be judged, but will rather judge. "And so we shall always be with the Lord." In the same glory of eternity. ### Scripture references - 1 Thess 4:17: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "also"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. 1 Thess. 4.17 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:433; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/4-17). ## 1 Thessalonians 4:18 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/0/#p-4-18 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:433 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Laypeople are to teach and comfort one another. ### Latin text Itaque consolamini [in] inuicem in his uerbis . Notandum quod laicis hoc praecepit, ut alterutrum se doctrinis suis instituant. ### English translation (Claude) "Therefore comfort one another with these words." Note that he commands this to laypeople, that they instruct one another with their teachings. ### Scripture references - 1 Thess 4:18: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "in"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. 1 Thess. 4.18 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:433; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/4-18). ## 1 Thessalonians 5:1 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/0/#p-5-1 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:433 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Lemma of 1 Thess 5:1. ### Latin text De temporibus autem et momentis, fratres , non desideratis ut uobis scribamus ; ### English translation (Claude) "But concerning the times and seasons, brothers, you have no need that we write to you;" ### Scripture references - 1 Thess 5:1: quotation, high confidence ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. 1 Thess. 5.1 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:433; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/5-1). ## 1 Thessalonians 5:2 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/0/#p-5-2 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:433 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: The Lord's day will come unexpectedly, as the gospel teaches. ### Latin text nam ipsi [uos] diligenter scitis , [Ex] euidentissima euangelii lectione [docti]. Qu[on]ia[m] dies domini sicut fur in node , ita ueniet. Quando omnes scierit dormire securos. ### English translation (Claude) "for you yourselves know accurately." Taught by the clearest reading of the gospel. "That the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night." When it knows all are sleeping securely. ### Scripture references - 1 Thess 5:2: quotation, high confidence - Matt 24:43: allusion, high confidence ### Translation notes - The gospel: Matt 24:43. Souter brackets "you", "From", and "taught"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. 1 Thess. 5.2 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:433; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/5-2). ## 1 Thessalonians 5:3 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/0/#p-5-3 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:433–434 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Destruction comes when no one fears it. ### Latin text Cum [enim] dixerint Pax et Securitas , tunc repentinus illis superueniet interitus. Tunc maxime timendus est, quando paene a nullo timetur. Sicut dolor [partus ] in utero habenti , et non ejfugient. Sicut ilia ueniente partu dolores non effugit. ### English translation (Claude) "When they say, Peace and security, then sudden destruction will come upon them." It is most to be feared then, when it is feared by almost no one. "As labour pains upon a woman with child, and they will not escape." As she does not escape the pains when the birth comes. ### Scripture references - 1 Thess 5:3: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "for" and "of birth"; omitted. A running head was removed from the text. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. 1 Thess. 5.3 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:433–434; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/5-3). ## 1 Thessalonians 5:4 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/0/#p-5-4 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:434 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Believers know to be always ready. ### Latin text Uos autem, fratres, non estis in tenebris , ut dies iUe uos tamquam fur comprehended . Non estis ignorantes, ut nesciatis uos semper debere esse paratos. ### English translation (Claude) "But you, brothers, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you like a thief." You are not ignorant, so as not to know that you ought always to be ready. ### Scripture references - 1 Thess 5:4: quotation, high confidence ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. 1 Thess. 5.4 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:434; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/5-4). ## 1 Thessalonians 5:5 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/0/#p-5-5 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:434 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Sons of light must stay awake and sober, since ignorance breeds sin. ### Latin text Omnes enim uosjUii luds estis et JUii did . Scientiae ueritatis. [Et] non estis noctis neque tenebrarum. Quia, sicut tenebrae, ita et ignorantia dat fiduciam delinquendi. Itaque non dormiamus sicut [et] ceteri. Qui sic obdormierunt ut etiam obliti sint sui. Sed uigilemus et sobrii simus. ### English translation (Claude) "For you are all sons of light and sons of the day." Of the knowledge of truth. "We are not of the night nor of darkness." Because, like darkness, ignorance too gives confidence for sinning. "So then let us not sleep, as the others do." Who have so fallen asleep that they have even forgotten themselves. "But let us watch and be sober." ### Scripture references - 1 Thess 5:5: quotation, high confidence - 1 Thess 5:6: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - The section includes the lemma of 5:6. Souter brackets "And" and "also"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. 1 Thess. 5.5 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:434; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/5-5). ## 1 Thessalonians 5:6 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/0/#p-5-6 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:434 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Worldly cares, like drunkenness, dull the mind. ### Latin text Attendite uobis ne grauentur corda uestra in crapula et ebrietate et curis buius uitae ’ : ergo et curae inebriant mentem. ### English translation (Claude) "Take heed to yourselves, lest your hearts be weighed down with surfeiting and drunkenness and the cares of this life": so cares too intoxicate the mind. ### Scripture references - 1 Thess 5:6: quotation, high confidence - Luke 21:34: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - The quotation is Luke 21:34, part of Pelagius's comment on "be sober" (5:6). ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. 1 Thess. 5.6 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:434; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/5-6). ## 1 Thessalonians 5:7 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/0/#p-5-7 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:434 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Sloth and drunkenness belong to darkness. ### Latin text Qui enim dormiunt , node dormiunt , et qui inebriantur, node ebrii sunt . Ideo otiosi et ebrii sunt, quia in tenebris sunt. ### English translation (Claude) "For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who are drunk are drunk at night." They are idle and drunk because they are in darkness. ### Scripture references - 1 Thess 5:7: quotation, high confidence ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. 1 Thess. 5.7 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:434; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/5-7). ## 1 Thessalonians 5:8 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/0/#p-5-8 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:434 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Children of the day must be sober, armed with faith and love. ### Latin text Nos autem qui d\i]d sumus , sobrii simus . Nos qui diem Christum habemus, nec otiosi nec ebrii esse debemus. Induti lorica[m] fidei et caritatis [y#t galeam spem salutis], Fide et caritate omnia iustitia constat, quam loricae alibi comparauit. ### English translation (Claude) "But we who are of the day, let us be sober." We who have Christ as day ought to be neither idle nor drunk. "Having put on the breastplate of faith and love." All righteousness consists in faith and love, which he elsewhere compared to a breastplate. ### Scripture references - 1 Thess 5:8: quotation, high confidence - Eph 6:14: allusion, high confidence ### Translation notes - "Elsewhere": Eph 6:14. Souter brackets "and the helmet, the hope of salvation"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. 1 Thess. 5.8 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:434; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/5-8). ## 1 Thessalonians 5:9 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/0/#p-5-9 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:434–435 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Believers are destined for salvation; unbelievers are already judged. ### Latin text Quoniam non posuit nos [deus] in ira[m] , sed in operationem salutis per dominum nostrum Iesum Christum . Non credentes in ira sunt positi, quia iam iudicati sunt. ### English translation (Claude) "For God has not appointed us to wrath, but to the obtaining of salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ." Unbelievers are appointed to wrath, because they are already judged. ### Scripture references - 1 Thess 5:9: quotation, high confidence - John 3:18: allusion, high confidence ### Translation notes - "Already judged": John 3:18. Souter brackets "God"; omitted, but the subject is understood. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. 1 Thess. 5.9 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:434–435; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/5-9). ## 1 Thessalonians 5:10 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/0/#p-5-10 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:435 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Christ died so that believers, living or dead, may live with him. ### Latin text Qui mortuus est pro nobis. Ne nos moreremur. Ut, siue uigilemus siue dormiamus , simul cum illo uiuamus . [Sed] ut siue in corpore siue extra corpus inueniamur, semper cum ipso uiuamus. ### English translation (Claude) "Who died for us." That we might not die. "So that whether we wake or sleep, we may live together with him." So that whether we are found in the body or out of the body, we may always live with him. ### Scripture references - 1 Thess 5:10: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "But"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. 1 Thess. 5.10 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:435; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/5-10). ## 1 Thessalonians 5:11 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/0/#p-5-11 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:435 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Laypeople are to build one another up and love their leaders. ### Latin text Propter quod consolamini inuicem el aedificale alterutrum , sicut el facitis . Notandum quia hoc laicis praecepit, quos etiam monet praepositis exhibere officia caritatis. ### English translation (Claude) "Therefore comfort one another and build each other up, as you are doing." Note that he commands this to laypeople, whom he also warns to show the duties of love to those set over them. ### Scripture references - 1 Thess 5:11: quotation, high confidence ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. 1 Thess. 5.11 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:435; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/5-11). ## 1 Thessalonians 5:12 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/0/#p-5-12 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:435 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Leaders govern by example, not worldly power, and deserve recognition. ### Latin text Rogamus autem uos , fralres , ut noueritis eos qui laborant inter uos. Ut intellegatis laborem eorum. Et praesunt uobis in domino , et monent uos . Exemplo iustitiae, non potestate terrena, sicut ait beatus Pet[r]us. ### English translation (Claude) "And we ask you, brothers, to know those who labour among you." That you may understand their labour. "And are over you in the Lord, and admonish you." By the example of righteousness, not by earthly power, as blessed Peter says. ### Scripture references - 1 Thess 5:12: quotation, high confidence - 1 Pet 5:3: allusion, high confidence ### Translation notes - Peter: 1 Pet 5:3. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. 1 Thess. 5.12 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:435; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/5-12). ## 1 Thessalonians 5:13 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/0/#p-5-13 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:435 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Presbyters who labour in the word deserve double honour. ### Latin text Ut habeatis illos abundantius in caritate propter opus ipsorum [,pacem habentes cum eis ]. Pr[a]esbiteri, qui laborant in uerbo, dupliciter honorandi sunt; id est et caritatis obsequio et ordinis dignitate. ### English translation (Claude) "That you esteem them very highly in love because of their work." Presbyters who labour in the word are to be honoured doubly, that is, both with the service of love and with the dignity of their rank. ### Scripture references - 1 Thess 5:13: quotation, high confidence - 1 Tim 5:17: allusion, high confidence ### Translation notes - "Doubly": 1 Tim 5:17. Souter brackets "having peace with them"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. 1 Thess. 5.13 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:435; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/5-13). ## 1 Thessalonians 5:14 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/0/#p-5-14 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:435–436 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Different faults need different remedies, always with patience. ### Latin text Oramus [autem] uos, fratres ; corripite inquietos, consolamini pusillanimes. Pro diuersitate morborum diuersitas adhibenda est medicinae: illi corripiendi, ne pereant, isti consolandi sunt, ne deficiant. Suscipite infirmos. Sustinete nuper credentes qui nondum sunt confirmati. Palientes estote ad omnes. Etiam ad correptos, quia inpatientia non corrigit, sed inritat. ### English translation (Claude) "And we beseech you, brothers: rebuke the restless, comfort the faint-hearted." For a diversity of diseases a diversity of medicine must be applied: the former must be rebuked lest they perish, the latter comforted lest they fail. "Support the weak." Bear with recent believers who are not yet strengthened. "Be patient toward all." Even toward those rebuked, because impatience does not correct but provokes. ### Scripture references - 1 Thess 5:14: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "and"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. 1 Thess. 5.14 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:435–436; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/5-14). ## 1 Thessalonians 5:15 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/0/#p-5-15 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:436 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: No one may repay evil, since returning injury is itself doing evil; do good to all. ### Latin text Uidete ne quis malum pro malo alicui reddat. Omni diligentia cauete ne quis infirmior aut ignarus uel [injuicem mali reddat, quia ultro [aliquem id] facere [posse] non credo: omnis enim qui iniuriam facit [, male facit, et qui uicem iniuriae reddit, iniuriam facit.] igitur et ipse male facit, quia, ut superius dictum est, ‘ omnis qui facit iniuriam, male facit.’ Sed semper quod bonum est sectamini [in] inuicem et in omnes. Non solum in[ter] uos Christianos, sed etiam in omnes homines. ### English translation (Claude) "See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone." Take care with all diligence that no one weaker or ignorant render evil in return, for I do not believe anyone could do it of his own accord: for everyone who does injury ... therefore he himself also does evil, because, as was said above, "everyone who does injury does evil." "But always pursue what is good toward one another and toward all." Not only among you Christians, but toward all people. ### Scripture references - 1 Thess 5:15: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Souter brackets "in turn", "anyone that", "could", "does evil, and he who returns injury does injury", and "in"; omitted, and the sentence breaks off where they stood ("..."). ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. 1 Thess. 5.15 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:436; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/5-15). ## 1 Thessalonians 5:16 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/0/#p-5-16 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:436 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Christians rejoice always in a pure conscience. ### Latin text Semper gaudete [in domino]. In conscientiae[t] puritate ‘quasi tristes, semper autem gaudentes.’ ### English translation (Claude) "Rejoice always." In purity of conscience, "as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing." ### Scripture references - 1 Thess 5:16: quotation, high confidence - 2 Cor 6:10: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - The quotation is 2 Cor 6:10. Souter brackets "in the Lord"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. 1 Thess. 5.16 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:436; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/5-16). ## 1 Thessalonians 5:17 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/0/#p-5-17 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:436 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Unceasing prayer is prayer of the heart, or a life that itself pleads with God. ### Latin text Sine intermissione orate. Si iugiter non potest lingua, uel corde, sicut Mosi tacenti dicitur: ‘quid clamas ad me?’ Siue: Omnis actus uester talis sit, ut pro uobis deum exoret. ### English translation (Claude) "Pray without ceasing." If the tongue cannot do so continually, at least with the heart, as is said to Moses, who was silent: "Why do you cry to me?" Or: let your every action be such that it entreats God for you. ### Scripture references - 1 Thess 5:17: quotation, high confidence - Exod 14:15: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Moses: Exod 14:15. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. 1 Thess. 5.17 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:436; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/5-17). ## 1 Thessalonians 5:18 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/0/#p-5-18 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:436 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Believers give thanks in everything, as Job did. ### Latin text In omnibus gratias agite. In omnibus quae acciderint, sicut lob. Siue : In omni conuersatione uestra domino gratiae referantur. Haec est enim uoluntas dei in Christo [ lesu ] in omnibus uobis. Sicut in Christo per omnia impleta est, ita et in [uobis] omnibus impleatur. ### English translation (Claude) "In everything give thanks." In all that happens, as Job did. Or: in all your conduct let thanks be given to the Lord. "For this is the will of God in Christ for you all." As it was fulfilled in Christ in all things, so let it be fulfilled in all of you. ### Scripture references - 1 Thess 5:18: quotation, high confidence - Job 1:21: allusion, medium confidence ### Translation notes - Job: Job 1:21. Souter brackets "Jesus" and "you"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. 1 Thess. 5.18 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:436; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/5-18). ## 1 Thessalonians 5:19 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/0/#p-5-19 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:436–437 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Believers must not stifle the Spirit's gifts, such as tongues. ### Latin text Spiritum nolite extinguere. Spiritum exhorta[n]tis quaestionibus nolite extinguere. Siue : Spiritum pro gratia linguarum posuit, sicut ait: ‘si orauero lingua, spiritus meus orat.’ ergo quo modo ad Corinthios dicit: ‘et loqui linguis nolite prohibere,’ ita et hie spiritum non extinguendum esse testatur. ### English translation (Claude) "Do not quench the Spirit." Do not quench the Spirit of one exhorting by raising questions. Or: he put "Spirit" for the gift of tongues, as he says: "If I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays." So as he says to the Corinthians, "And do not forbid speaking in tongues," so here he testifies that the Spirit is not to be quenched. ### Scripture references - 1 Thess 5:19: quotation, high confidence - 1 Cor 14:14: quotation, high confidence - 1 Cor 14:39: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Quotations: 1 Cor 14:14; 1 Cor 14:39. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. 1 Thess. 5.19 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:436–437; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/5-19). ## 1 Thessalonians 5:20 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/0/#p-5-20 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:437 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Lemma of 1 Thess 5:20. ### Latin text Prophetias ' nolite spemere : ### English translation (Claude) "Do not despise prophecies:" ### Scripture references - 1 Thess 5:20: quotation, high confidence ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. 1 Thess. 5.20 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:437; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/5-20). ## 1 Thessalonians 5:21 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/0/#p-5-21 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:437 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Lemma of 1 Thess 5:21. ### Latin text omnia autem probate : quodbonum est tenete: ### English translation (Claude) "but test all things; hold fast what is good:" ### Scripture references - 1 Thess 5:21: quotation, high confidence ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. 1 Thess. 5.21 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:437; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/5-21). ## 1 Thessalonians 5:22 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/0/#p-5-22 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:437 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Prophecy is to be tested against the law and rejected if contrary. ### Latin text ab omni specie mala abstinete uos. Siue futura praedicantes, siue praeterita disserentes, tantum ut probetis si legi non sunt contraria quae dicuntur, et si quit tale fuerit refutate. ### English translation (Claude) "abstain from every evil appearance." Whether those who foretell the future or those who discuss the past, only test whether what is said is not contrary to the law, and if anything is such, reject it. ### Scripture references - 1 Thess 5:22: quotation, high confidence ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. 1 Thess. 5.22 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:437; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/5-22). ## 1 Thessalonians 5:23 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/0/#p-5-23 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:437 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Paul prays God sanctify them by grace or teaching, and keep them whole until judgment. ### Latin text Ipse autem deus pads. Qui omnes sustinet etiam blasphemantes. Sancti jicet uos per omnia. Gratia uel doctrina sua. Ut integer spiritus uester et anima et corpus. Gratia spiritus, quae, quamuis in se semper integra sit, non tamen in nobis integra nisi ab integris habe[a]tur. [Sine quaerella ] in die domini nostri lesu Christi seruetur. Usque in diem iudicii, quia non sunt initia tantum laudanda, sed finis. ### English translation (Claude) "Now may the God of peace himself." Who bears with all, even blasphemers. "Sanctify you in all things." By his grace or his teaching. "That your spirit and soul and body be kept whole." The grace of the Spirit, which, though in itself it is always whole, is not whole in us unless it is held by those who are whole. "At the day of our Lord Jesus Christ." Until the day of judgement, because not only beginnings but the end is to be praised. ### Scripture references - 1 Thess 5:23: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - Pelagius glosses God's sanctifying as "by his grace or his teaching"; translated exactly. Souter brackets "blameless"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. 1 Thess. 5.23 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:437; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/5-23). ## 1 Thessalonians 5:24 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/0/#p-5-24 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:437 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: God, who calls and promises rest, will keep his word. ### Latin text Fidelis est qui uocat uos. Qui dixit: ‘uenite ad me omnes qui laboratis et onerati estis, et ego uos requiescere faciam.’ Qui etiam fadet. Quod promisit. [25 Fratres , orate pro nobis. ### English translation (Claude) "Faithful is he who calls you." Who said: "Come to me, all you who labour and are burdened, and I will give you rest." "Who also will do it." What he promised. ### Scripture references - 1 Thess 5:24: quotation, high confidence - Matt 11:28: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - The quotation is Matt 11:28. Souter brackets the lemma of 5:25 ("Brothers, pray for us"); omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. 1 Thess. 5.24 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:437; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/5-24). ## 1 Thessalonians 5:26 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/0/#p-5-26 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:437 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Lemma of 1 Thess 5:26, bracketed by Souter. ### Latin text salutate fratres in osculo sancto .] ### English translation (Claude) ["Greet the brothers with a holy kiss."] ### Scripture references - 1 Thess 5:26: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - The whole section is the lemma of 5:26, which Souter brackets as not part of Pelagius's text; it is translated here in square brackets so that the section is not empty. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. 1 Thess. 5.26 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:437; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/5-26). ## 1 Thessalonians 5:27 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/0/#p-5-27 - Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:437 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 Summary: Lemma of 1 Thess 5:27, cut off in the text. ### Latin text Adiuro uos per dominum ut legatur epistula [ haec ] ### English translation (Claude) "I adjure you by the Lord that the letter be read" ### Scripture references - 1 Thess 5:27: quotation, high confidence ### Translation notes - The text breaks off here; the end of 5:27 and the comment are missing. Souter brackets "this"; omitted. ### Citation (SBL) Pelagius, Comm. 1 Thess. 5.27 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:437; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-1-thessalonicenses/5-27).