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James continues with his letter about practical matters. He wishes to strengthen these scattered Jews who believe in Jesus to continue in God’s will and life for them–the Christian life. My translation and notes on James 1:2-8 2 My brothers, consider it all joy when youp find yourselfp surrounded by various trials. [The Greek…
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But Satan Hindered Us 1 Thessalonians 2:18 WEL Therefore, we would have come to you, even I, Paul, over and over again, but Satan hindered us. The context shows Satan preventing Paul and his team of evangelists from coming to Thessalonica. Satan hinders Christians. He will hinder us from doing God’s will, enjoying God’s…