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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 4:2

know . App-132 . commandments . Greek. parangelia. Compare 1 Timothy 1:18 (charge). Lord . App-98 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 1 Thessalonians 4:2

For ye know what charge we gave you through the Lord Jesus.Through the Lord Jesus ... This is best understood as a variant of Paul's famed "in the Lord Jesus." See under preceding verse. Inherent is the truth that Paul's instructions had been those of the Lord himself. As Moffatt said:The apostles gave their orders on the authority of their commission and revelation from the Lord whom they interpret to his followers .... This appealed to the saying of Jesus which formed a part of "the unwritten... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Thessalonians 4:2

2. by the Lord Jesus—by His authority and direction, not by our own. He uses the strong term, "commandments," in writing to this Church not long founded, knowing that they would take it in a right spirit, and feeling it desirable that they should understand he spake with divine authority. He seldom uses the term in writing subsequently, when his authority was established, to other churches. 1 Corinthians 7:10; 1 Corinthians 11:17; 1 Timothy 1:5 (1 Thessalonians 4:18, where the subject accounts... 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

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Thessalonians 4:1-24

III. PRACTICAL INSTRUCTIONS AND EXHORTATIONS 4:1-5:24The second major part of this epistle contains instructions and exhortations about Christian living in general, the Rapture, personal watchfulness, church life, and individual behavior. All of this is vital for believers who are undergoing opposition for their faith. read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Thessalonians 4:1-18

Exhortation to Purity and Brotherly Love. The Second Advent1. ’You are already walking in the right path. I want you to advance in it more and more.’3, 4. Translate, ’For this is a thing willed by God, even your sanctification, that ye shall abstain from fornication (cp. Acts 15:20), that each one of you should learn to win his body to a state of purity and honour.’ Vessel] i.e. body. Some think the word means ’wife,’ but this is not so likely. 5. Lust of concupiscence] RV ’passion of lust.’6.... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 1 Thessalonians 4:2

(2) For ye know.—He calls on the Thessalonians’ memory to support his statement, “ye received;” at the same time awakening their interest to catch the special point next to come, by laying stress on “what commandments.”By the Lord Jesus.—Not as if the Lord were the person who took the commandments from St. Paul to the Thessalonians, but the person by means of whose inspiration St. Paul was enabled to give such commandments. read more

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