E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Thessalonians 3:5
direct . Greek. kateuthuno. See 1 Thessalonians 3:11 . love . App-135 . God . App-98 . patient waiting = patience, as 2 Thessalonians 1:4 . for Christ = of Christ ( App-98 . IX). read more
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E.W. Bullinger
James Burton Coffman
Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 2 Thessalonians 3:5
And the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God, and into the patience of Christ.The reference to the "love of God" is not to the love of God as manifested in the sending of Christ; nor in the love of God as an attitude toward men, but to the love men should have for God. Gloag's comment is: "Not the love of God to men ... but objectively our love to God."[8]The patience of Christ ... One of the most hurtful tendencies of the current era is that toward impatience. The industrialization of... read more
Thomas Coke
Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 2 Thessalonians 3:5
2 Thessalonians 3:5. Into the patient waiting for Christ.— The original, 'Υπομονην του Χριστου, may be rendered the patience of Christ, and may signify either Christian patience, or that patience with which Christ himself suffered the many injuries and afflictions through which he passed. read more
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Thessalonians 3:5
5. If "the Lord" be here the Holy Ghost (2 Corinthians 3:17), the three Persons of the Trinity will occur in this verse. love of God—love to God. patient waiting for Christ—rather as Greek, "the patience (endurance) of Christ," namely, which Christ showed [ALFORD] (2 Thessalonians 2:4; 1 Thessalonians 1:3). ESTIUS, however, supports English Version (compare Revelation 1:9; Revelation 3:10). At all events, this grace, "patience," or persevering endurance, is connected with the "hope" (1... read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5
A. Reciprocal prayer 3:1-5Paul requested the prayers of his readers and assured them of his prayers for them to strengthen their mutual bonds in Christ and in the gospel. read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Thessalonians 3:1-15
V. EXHORTATIONS FOR FUTURE GROWTH 3:1-15Paul requested the Thessalonians’ prayers for him and assured them that he was praying for them. He also encouraged them to deal with problems that needed correction in their assembly. Obedience in these matters would result in continued growth toward maturity for these believers. read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Thessalonians 3:3-5
2. Prayer for the Thessalonians 3:3-5 read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Thessalonians 3:5
He prayed that God would give these brothers and sisters a greater appreciation of God’s love for them and of Christ’s steadfastness in the midst of His earthly afflictions. [Note: Wanamaker, p. 279.] He wanted this so their love and patient endurance might increase (cf. 1 Chronicles 29:18; 2 Chronicles 12:14)."Consistent Christian behavior can result only from genuine inward commitment." [Note: Martin, p. 269.] read more
John Dummelow
John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Thessalonians 3:1-18
Exhortations, Rebukes, and Benediction2. Unreasonable] almost ’outrageous.’ Faith] better, ’the Faith.’3. Evil] RV ’the evil one.’5. Patient waiting for] better, ’the patience of.’6. Evidently disorder in the Church had increased since the First Epistle was written. Withdraw yourselves] or, ’shun.’8. Cp. 1 Thessalonians 2:9. 9. Power] better, ’the right.’ We have the right to be supported, but for the sake of example we waived it in your case (1 Corinthians 9:3-18). 11. Working not at all..... read more
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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