1 Thessalonians 3:3

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 3:3-4

True religion, instead of delivering those who possess it from suffering, rather entails suffering upon them. Believers are appointed by God to suffer tribulation. This was peculiarly true of the early Christians, but it is true generally. We are appointed to afflictions 1 Thessalonians 3:3 , 1 Thessalonians 3:8 - Steadfastness in faith and affliction. "That no man should be moved by these afflictions." We are certainly not now exposed to persecutions, but still there are... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Thessalonians 3:3

That no man should be moved - The word rendered “moved” (σαίνω sainō) occurs nowhere else in the New Testament. It properly means to wag, to move to and fro, as of dogs which wag their tails in fondness (Hom. Od. K. 216. AEl. A. N. 10:7. Ovid. 14:258); then to caress, to fawn upon, to flatter; then to move or waver in mind - as from fear; to dread, to tremble. See Passow and Wetstein. Here the sense is, to be so moved or agitated by fear, or by the terror of persecution, as to forsake their... 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

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Thessalonians 3:3

no man . Greek. medeia. moved: or, agitated. Greek. saino. Only here. afflictions . Greek. thlipsis. See 1 Thessalonians 1:6 . know . App-132 . are appointed . Literally lie. Greek. keimai. Compare Luke 2:34 .Philippians 1:1 , Philippians 1:17 . thereunto = unto ( App-104 .) this. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 1 Thessalonians 3:3

that no man be moved by these afflictions; for yourselves know that hereunto are we appointed.Every Christian should understand that it is always thus. The antagonism between light and darkness is such that the upright, moral behavior of Christians is alone sufficient to incur the world's displeasure and hatred. Cain hated Abel, and why? "Because his own works were evil and Abel's righteous" (1 John 3:12). Paul and his co-workers had fully warned and prepared the Thessalonians for that... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Thessalonians 3:3

1 Thessalonians 3:3. For yourselves know— Here seems to be a particular allusion to Acts 9:15-16; Acts 20:23. What Apostles, prophets, and even common Christians were to expect in the world, see Matthew 10:34-36. Acts 17:5.Romans 8:17; Romans 8:17. Ephesians 3:13. &c. &c. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Thessalonians 3:3

3. moved—"shaken," "disturbed." The Greek is literally said of dogs wagging the tail in fawning on one. Therefore TITTMANN explains it, "That no man should, amidst his calamities, be allured by the flattering hope of a more pleasant life to abandon his duty." So ELSNER and BENGEL, "cajoled out of his faith." In afflictions, relatives and opponents combine with the ease-loving heart itself in flatteries, which it needs strong faith to overcome. yourselves know—We always candidly told you so (1... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Thessalonians 3:1-5

Timothy’s visit 3:1-5 read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Thessalonians 3:2-13

II. PERSONAL COMMENDATIONS AND EXPLANATIONS 1:2-3:13This extended personal section of the epistle contains thanksgivings for the Thessalonian Christians, reminders for them, and concerns that Paul had regarding them. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Thessalonians 3:3-5

Often new believers, and even older believers, interpret difficulty as a sign that they need to change something. Timothy reminded them that persecution is a normal experience for the Christian (cf. Matthew 5:11-12; Matthew 10:16-28; Matthew 20:22-23; Matthew 24:9-10; et al.), just as Paul had previously instructed them. Had the Thessalonians fallen before this temptation they would have been in danger of becoming like rocky soil in which the seed of the gospel does not root firmly. Thus the... read more

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