1 Thessalonians 3:9-4:6 BSB

Expositor's Bible Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 3:6-13

Chapter 8LOVE AND PRAYERS1 Thessalonians 3:6-13 (R.V.)THESE verses present no peculiar difficulty to the expositor. They illustrate the remark of Bengel that the First Epistle to the Thessalonians is characterised by a kind of unmixed sweetness, -a quality which is insipid to those who are indifferent to the relations in which it is displayed, but which can never lose its charm for simple, kindly, Christian heartsIt is worth observing that Paul wrote to the Thessalonians the moment Timothy... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13

III. AFFLICTIONS AND COMFORT CHAPTER 3 1. Timotheus, Paul’s messenger 1 Thessalonians 3:1-5 ) 2. His return with good tidings and the apostle’s comfort and joy 1 Thessalonians 3:6-10 ) 3. This earnest desire 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13 ) 1 Thessalonians 3:1-5 His longing for the beloved Thessalonians and his solicitude for them became so great that he could no longer forbear and he decided to be left alone in Athens and send Timotheus to Thessalonica. He knew they had great afflictions and... read more

L.M. Grant

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13

Paul had been driven by persecution from Thessalonica, then from Berea to Athens. Alone at Athens for a time (Acts 17:1-34), he sent word for Silas and Timothy to come to him with all speed (17:15). Evidently Timothy at least had done so. As to Silas, it does not seem clear. But Paul sent Timothy then from Athens to Thessalonica, though unable to go himself and no doubt loathe to be without the help of Timothy. Later both Silas and Timothy rejoined Paul at Corinth (Acts 18:5), but as to the... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13

PERSONAL AND CONGRATULATORY PAUL’S DESIRE TO REVISIT THE CHURCH (1 Thessalonians 2:17-19 ) Satan hindered in the execution of this desire in ways indicated in Acts 17:0 , specifically, by stirring up opposition on the part of the Jews. Observe the teaching here as to the personality of Satan, his hatred of the true church, and the power he has to use agents in opposition to it. Paul’s desire to visit the church is explained by his interest in the saints (1 Thessalonians 2:19 ). Observe... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13

Chapter 3 He craveth their prayers for himself, 3 testifieth what confidence he hath in them, 5 maketh request to God in their behalf, 6 giveth them divers precepts, especially to shun idleness, and ill company, 16 and last of all concludeth with prayer and salutation. 1. Finally [the word used by one who is rapidly proceeding to the end of what he has to say], brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified [a delicate reference here to the... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 3:5-10

(5) For this cause, when I could no longer forbear, I sent to know your faith, lest by some means the tempter have tempted you, and our labour be in vain. (6) ¶ But now when Timotheus came from you unto us, and brought us good tidings of your faith and charity, and that ye have good remembrance of us always, desiring greatly to see us, as we also to see you: (7) Therefore, brethren, we were comforted over you in all our affliction and distress by your faith: (8) For now we live, if ye stand... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - 1 Thessalonians 3:6-10

6-10 Thankfulness to God is very imperfect in the present state; but one great end of the ministry of the word is to help faith forward. That which was the instrument to obtain faith, is also the means of increasing and confirming it, namely, the ordinances of God; and as faith cometh by hearing, so it is confirmed by hearing also. read more

Frank Binford Hole

F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 3:1-99

1Thess 3 BUT IF PAUL had been hindered from coming personally very likely by the violence of the persecution raised against him by Satan he had sent Timothy to comfort and encourage them. Here again, in opening chapter 3, we see in Paul the marks of a true father in Christ. He was at Athens, a peculiarly hard and difficult city, a place where more urgently than in most he felt the need of the support and encouragement afforded by like-minded fellow-labourers, yet would he sacrifice himself and... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13

The apostle prays for their further establishment in faith and love: v. 9. for what thanks can we render to God again for you, for all the joy wherewith we joy for your sakes before our God, v. 10. night and day praying exceedingly that we might see your face, and might perfect that which is lacking in your faith? v. 11. Now God Himself and our Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ, direct our way unto you. v. 12. And the Lord make you to increase and abound in love one toward another and... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - 1 Thessalonians 3:6-13

1 Thessalonians 3:6-133. Timothy having brought good tidings, Paul is full of joy and thankfulness to God, to whom he at the same time says without ceasing, that he may be enabled to come unto them, and supply the deficiencies of their faith.6But now, when Timotheus came [But Timothy having just now come, ἄρτι δέ ἐλθόντος Τιμοθέου] from you unto us [to us from, you, πρὸς ἡμᾶς ʼ ὑμῶν], and brought us good tidings of your faith and charity [love, ἀγάπην],17 and that ye have good remembrance of us... read more