The Soul Winners Joy and Crown

These two verses contain a statement steeped in meaning and significance.

A)

1. Paul had not wanted to leave Thessalonica

2. Paul had tried many times to get back

3. Paul was rejoicing because the Thessalonian believers were safe in Jesus.

B)
1)
The Soul winners joy - bound up with Pauls converts. The fruit of his ministry and labour.

2. Joyful and happy in the Thessalonians deliverance from death and hell - very great joy.

3. The soul winners crown - The chapter ends with a reference to the return of Christ. - Pauls life was dominated by this hope.