帖撒羅尼迦前書 4:1 CUNPTS

Furthermore then - Τὸ λοιπὸν To loipon. “As to what remains.” That is, all that remains is to offer these exhortations; see the 2 Corinthians 13:11 note; Galatians 6:17 note; Ephesians 6:10 note; Philippians 4:8 note. The phrase is a formula appropriate to the end of an argument or discourse.We beseech you - Margin, “request.” The Greek is, “we ask you” - ἐρωτῶμεν erōtōmen. It is not as strong a word as that which follows.And exhort you - Marg, “beseech.” This is the word which is... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Thessalonians 4:1-2

1 Thessalonians 4:1-2. Furthermore Το λοιπον , as for what remains to be said, in subserviency to the important end of your being presented before God in the final judgment, perfected in holiness; we beseech you, by the Lord Jesus By his authority, in his name, and for his sake; that as ye have received of us While we were among you; how ye ought to walk If you desire to adorn your Christian profession; so ye would abound more and more Striving continually to make advances in... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

4:1-12 TEACHING ABOUT MARRIAGE AND WORKGod’s will is that there be continual progress in the lives of believers, leading them to increasing holiness. As they try more to please God, they will become increasingly different from those who do not know God (4:1-3a).For example, in relations between the sexes, Christians will not be uncontrolled as the pagans are, but will restrain their sexual passions (3b-5). If they commit immoral acts they shame themselves and harm others. They also sin against... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Thessalonians 4:1

1 Thessalonians 5:22 [For Structures see below]. 1 Thessalonians 4:1 beseech . App-134 . exhort . App-134 . by . App-104 . Lord . App-98 . Jesus . App-98 . that = in order that. Greek. hina . God . App-98 . more and more = the more. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 1 Thessalonians 4:1

1 THESS. 4As in practically all of the apostle Paul's letters, the doctrinal foundation is followed by practical exhortations; although, of course, there is an overlapping in both sections. This chapter begins the second section of the epistle and contains an exhortation to sanctification (1 Thessalonians 4:1-8), admonitions concerning mutual love among the Christians (1 Thessalonians 4:9-12), and encouragement regarding the status of their Christian dead (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18).Finally then,... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Thessalonians 4:1

1 Thessalonians 4:1. Furthermore then, is, as if he had said, As to what remains. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Thessalonians 4:1

1. Furthermore—Greek, "As to what remains." Generally used towards the close of his Epistles (Ephesians 6:10; Philippians 4:8). then—with a view to the love and holiness (1 Thessalonians 3:12; 1 Thessalonians 3:13) which we have just prayed for in your behalf, we now give you exhortation. beseech—"ask" as if it were a personal favor. by, c.—rather as Greek, "IN the Lord Jesus" in communion with the Lord Jesus, as Christian ministers dealing with Christian people [EDMUNDS]. as ye . . .... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Thessalonians 4:1-2

1. Continued growth 4:1-2In this last major section of the epistle, introduced by "Finally," Paul urged his readers to continue walking (behaving day by day) as the missionaries had instructed them (cf. Galatians 5:25). They needed to "excel still more." The highest motive is to "please God" by a life of obedience to His "commandments." These express His will and chart a safe course for the Christian by leading him or her safely to the goal of spiritual maturity. "To walk and please God," means... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

A. Christian living 4:1-12Paul used the opportunity this epistle afforded him to give his readers basic instruction concerning Christian living. He did this to promote their maturation in Christ and to guard them from error (cf. 1 Thessalonians 3:10). read more

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 4:1-18

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Thessalonians 4:1