E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Thessalonians 3:9
for . App-104 . for . App-104 . for your sakes = on account of ( App-104 . 1 Thessalonians 3:2 ) you. read more
1 Thessalonians 3:9-4:6 Bsb
E.W. Bullinger
James Burton Coffman
Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 1 Thessalonians 3:9
For what thanksgiving can we render again unto God for you, for all the joy wherewith we joy for your sakes before our God;The thought of this passage is that Paul's gratitude at the state of the Thessalonians was so great that it would be difficult properly to thank God for so great a joy and blessing. Paul's joy was so great that all of the sufferings and hardships he had endured were as nothing compared with it. read more
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Thessalonians 3:9
9. For what thanks—what sufficient thanks? render . . . again—in return for His goodness ( :-). for you—"concerning you." for all the joy—on account of all the joy. It was "comfort," :-, now it is more, namely, joy. for your sakes—on your account. before our God—It is a joy which will bear God's searching eye: a joy as in the presence of God, not self-seeking, but disinterested, sincere, and spiritual (compare 1 Thessalonians 2:20; John 15:11). 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 3:6-10
Timothy’s report 3:6-10 read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Thessalonians 3:6-13
2. Joy on hearing about them 3:6-13Paul rejoiced when he heard that the Thessalonians were withstanding persecution. He shared his reaction to this news with them to encourage them to persevere as their afflictions continued. read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Thessalonians 3:8-10
Things could not have been better for Paul, however, so long as his readers were standing their ground. God was enabling them to stand firm, and for this Paul gave thanks. The Greek word steko, "stand firm," is a frequently recurring call for continued perseverance (cf. 1 Corinthians 16:13; Galatians 5:1; Philippians 4:1). The apostle and his companions kept praying earnestly by night and by day that God would give them the opportunity to return to Thessalonica. They desired to return so they... read more
John Dummelow
John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13
The Apostle’s Anxiety about his Converts1. Forbear] better, ’endure the suspense.’2. Our fellow-labourer] better, ’God’s fellow-worker’ or ’minister,’ RV. 3. Should be moved] better, ’led astray.’ Afflictions] at the hands of Jews and Gentiles: see Acts 17:5.6. Now when] better, ’as soon as.’ Charity] RV ’love.’8. We live] it puts new life in us. If ye stand fast] better, ’if only ye stand fast.’ The Gk. expresses some doubt and anxiety. 10. ’I pray unceasingly and urgently to the end that I... read more
Charles John Ellicott
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 1 Thessalonians 3:9
(9) For what thanks can we render.—An apology for the enthusiastic expressions used in the three foregoing verses. “I may call it a gospel, a balm for all anxieties, a new life, for what mode of thanksgiving could be deemed extravagant in such a case of joy?”Before our God.—As in 1 Thessalonians 1:3, the occasion on which the joy and thankfulness bursts out is “in prayer;” perhaps, in connection with thanksgiving, especially at the great Eucharistic Thanksgiving (1 Corinthians 14:16), when he... read more
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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