Archibald T. Robertson
Robertson's New Testament Word Pictures
1Thes 2,1Kommentar zu 1. Thessalonicher 2,1
For yourselves know (αυτο γαρ οιδατε). This
explanatory γαρ takes up in verses
unto you (την προς υμας). Note repeated article to sharpen the point. This proleptic accusative is common enough. It is expanded by the epexegetic use of the οτ clause
that it hath not been found vain (οτ ου κενη γεγονεν). Literally,
that it has not become empty . Second perfect active
(completed state) of γινομα. Every pastor watches wistfully to see what
will be the outcome of his work. Bengel says: Non inanis, sed plena
virtutis. Cf.