1 Thessalonians 3:6-7 NIV

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 3:7

Therefore, brethren, we were comforted over you —with reference to you— in all our affliction and distress. Some refer "affliction" to outward troubles, and "distress" to internal evils—referring the one to the persecutions arising from his Corinthian opponents, and the other to his bodily infirmity (Koch). Such a distinction is, however, precarious. The words do not refer to the apostle's anxiety on account of the Thessalonians, for that was removed by the coming of Timothy. Clearly some... 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

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Thessalonians 3:7

We were comforted over you - See the notes, 2Co 1:3-7; 2 Corinthians 7:6-7. The sense here is, that their steadfastness was a great source of comfort to him in his trials. It was an instance where the holy lives and the fidelity of a people did much, as will always be the case, to lighten the burdens and cheer the heart of a minister of the gospel. In the inevitable trials of the ministerial office there is no source of comfort more rich and pure than this. 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

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Thessalonians 3:6

brought . . . good tiding s. App-121 . The only place, save Luke 1:19 , where euangelizo does not refer to the gospel. charity = love. App-135 . always . App-151 . desiring greatly . Greek. epipotheo. See Romans 1:11 . see . App-133 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Thessalonians 3:7

Therefore . Same as "For this cause", 1 Thessalonians 3:5 . over . App-104 . in . Same as "over". distress = necessity, as 1 Corinthians 7:26 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 1 Thessalonians 3:6

But when Timothy came even now unto us from you, and brought us glad tidings of your faith and love, and that ye have good remembrance of us always, longing to see us, even as we also to see you;Your faith ... T.W. Manson interpreted faith in this and the preceding verse as "fidelity," that is, "obedient faith"; and, although Morris denies this as having been "on inadequate grounds," he nevertheless admitted that "The word can have this meaning; and in this verse it would not be... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 1 Thessalonians 3:7

for this cause, brethren, we were comforted over you in all our distress and affliction through your faith:For this cause ... The cause was the state of the Thessalonians in the three particulars just cited in 1 Thessalonians 3:6.Through your faith ... This is likewise objective, meaning faith as demonstrated and proved by their actions, in another word, "fidelity." read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Thessalonians 3:6

1 Thessalonians 3:6. But now when Timotheus came, &c.— This should rather be read, But now that Timothy is come,—and hath brought,— therefore (1 Thessalonians 3:7.) we are comforted. read more