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Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 3:2
And that; a further addition to the prayer. We ; either I Paul, or else Paul and Silas and Timothy. May be delivered; not may "come off victorious whether by life or death" (Calvin), but may be rescued from our enemies. Jowett observes that we have here the shrinking of the flesh from the dangers which awaited the apostle. But there is no trace of cowardice in these words; the apostle desires deliverance, not for his own sake, but for the sake of the free diffusion of the gospel. From... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 3:3
But ; in contrast with the men just mentioned. The Lord is faithful; as if the apostle had said," Man may be faithless, but the Lord is faithful" (see Romans 3:4 ). "In contrast to the infidelity of man, he praises the fidelity of God" (Bengel). By the Lord, Christ is meant. In the former Epistle, faithfulness is attributed to God ( 1 Thessalonians 5:24 ), here to Christ. This faithfulness of Christ consisted in watching over his Church, and in effecting its diffusion in spite of all... read more
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Thessalonians 3:2
And that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men - That is, from opposition in their endeavors to spread the gospel. Paul encountered such men everywhere, as all do who labor to diffuse the knowledge of the truth, but it is probable that there is particular reference here to the opposition which he encountered when in Corinth. This opposition arose mainly from the Jews; see Acts 18:5-6, Acts 18:12-13. The word “unreasonable” is rendered in the margin as “absurd.” The Greek word... read more
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Thessalonians 3:3
But the Lord is faithful - - Though human beings cannot be trusted, God is faithful to his promises and his purposes. He may always be confided in; and when people are unbelieving, perverse, unkind, and disposed to do us wrong, we may go to him, and we shall always find in him one in whom we may confide. This is an exceedingly interesting declaration, and is a beautiful illustration of the resource which a truly pious mind will feel that it has. We often have occasion to know, to our sorrow,... read more
Joseph Benson
Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Thessalonians 3:1-4
2 Thessalonians 3:1-4. Finally, brethren, pray for us See on Colossians 4:3; that the word of the Lord may have free course Greek, τρεχη , may run, go on swiftly without any interruption; and be glorified Acknowledged as divine, and bring forth much fruit; even as it is with you This is a very high commendation of the Thessalonian brethren, and was designed to encourage them in their attachment to the gospel. And that we may be delivered Rescued and preserved; from unreasonable... read more
Donald C. Fleming
Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5
2:13-3:18 PRESENT NEEDS IN THE CHURCHStability amid persecution (2:13-3:5)From considering the terrible judgment that awaits the wicked, Paul turns to look at the bright future that awaits the Thessalonian believers. God will destroy the man of lawlessness and his followers, but the same God loves the Thessalonian believers. Their salvation is certain because God chose them as his from eternity, called them to himself through the gospel, and will in due course give them a share in Christ’s... read more
E.W. Bullinger
E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Thessalonians 3:2
delivered . Greek. rhuomai , as in Romans 15:31 . unreasonable . Greek. atopos. See Acts 28:6 . wicked . App-128 . men . App-123 . faith . App-150 . read more
E.W. Bullinger
E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Thessalonians 3:3
faithful . App-150 . Compare 1 Corinthians 1:9 . stablish . See 2 Thessalonians 2:17 . keep = guard. evil = the wicked one. App-128 . Compare 1 John 5:18 . read more
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The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5
"Finally, brethren." I. REQUEST FOR PRAYER ON BEHALF OF THE PREACHERS . 1 . For the diffusion and glorification of the Word of the Lord through their instrumentality. Diffusion. "Pray for us, that the Word of the Lord may run." The Word of the Lord is the Word as given by the Lord to be diffused. It is especially the offer of salvation to perishing men on the ground of Christ's work. The Thessalonians are asked to pray that the Word of the Lord, by their preaching,... read more