帖撒羅尼迦前書 3:5-6 Cunpts
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13
I. PAUL ALONE AT ATHENS . "Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left behind at Athens alone." There is continued the use of the plural; but it is to be regarded as corrected by the use of the singular in the fifth verse. The correction relates to the mission of Timothy, which is to be understood as covering Paul's being left behind at Athens. For want of full materials it is difficult to understand the bearing of what is said in the Acts of the Apostles... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 3:5
For this cause, when I could no longer forbear ; no longer repress my anxiety, and endure my want of information concerning you. I sent to know your faith ; to receive information concerning your spiritual condition. Lest by some means the tempter ; a designation of Satan, used also by Matthew 4:3 . Have tempted you, and our labor be in vain ; that is, useless, without result (see on 1 Thessalonians 2:1 ; comp. also Galatians 4:11 , "I am afraid, lest I have bestowed upon you... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 3:5
St. Paul has just referred to the external hindrance to his journeying that Satan was able to throw across his path ( 1 Thessalonians 2:18 ). He now writes of a much more serious Satanic opposition in the temptation of his converts to unfaithfulness. He is anxious lest during his absence the fierce enmity of the Jews, either by some more violent attack on the Church or by the harassing of incessant petty persecution, may at length have broken down the fidelity of the Christians at... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 3:6
But now when Timotheus came from you unto us. Timothy, as we learn from the Acts, in company with Silas, joined Paul at Corinth ( Acts 18:15 ), and brought him information concerning the state of the Thessalonian Church. And brought us good tidings ; the same word which is elsewhere employed for preaching the gospel. The information which Timothy brought to the apostle was as it were a gospel to him (comp. Luke 2:10 , "Behold I bring you good tidings"). Of your faith and charity. The... read more
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Thessalonians 3:5
For this cause - Since I knew that you were so liable to be persecuted, and since I feared that some might be turned from the truth by this opposition.When I could no longer forbear - See the notes at 1 Thessalonians 3:1.I sent to know your faith - That is, your fidelity. or your steadfastness in the gospel.Lest by some means - Either by allurements to apostasy, set before you by your former pagan friends; or by the arts of false teachers; or by the severity of suffering. Satan has many methods... read more
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Thessalonians 3:6
But now when Timotheus came from you unto us - To Corinth, after he had been sent to Thessalonica; Acts 18:5; compare notes on 1 Thessalonians 3:2.And brought us good tidings - A cheerful or favorable account. Greek “evangelizing;” that is, bringing good news.Of your faith - Of your faithfulness or fidelity. Amidst all their trials they evinced fidelity to the Christian cause.And charity - Love; notes, 1 Corinthians 13:1.And that ye have good remembrance of us always - That is, probably, they... read more
Joseph Benson
Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Thessalonians 3:5-8
1 Thessalonians 3:5-8. For this cause The apostle proceeds to explain more fully what he began to speak of 1 Thessalonians 3:1; when I could no longer forbear Or endure the state of anxious uncertainty I was in with regard to persons so dear to me, in such circumstances; I sent to know your faith Whether you continued steadfast and constant in your adherence to the truth; lest the tempter Satan; should have tempted you That is, should by his temptations have caused you to faint... read more
Donald C. Fleming
Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13
After leaving Thessalonica (2:17-3:13)Having reminded the Thessalonians of his work and conduct while among them, Paul now outlines his thoughts and feelings for them since he left. In spite of what his opponents are saying, his failure to return does not mean that he has no interest in them. Several times he has tried to return, but each time something has stopped him (17-18). He wants to have joy, not shame, at Christ’s return, and for this reason he is eager to see his converts grow and... read more
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The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 3:1-5
I. THE MISSION OF TIMOTHY . 1. He could no longer forbear . Mark the intensity of his affection. He repeats the words twice, verse 1 and verse 5, first in the plural, then in the singular number, implying, perhaps, that while all the missionaries longed to know how it fared with the Thessalonians, his longing was the most overmastering. He must hear of his converts, cost him what it might. The suspense was agonizing; he could endure it no longer; so deep, so burning, was his... read more