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Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 2 Thessalonians 1:3

We are bound to give thanks to God always for you, brethren, even as it is meet, for that your faith groweth exceedingly, and the love of each one of you all toward one another aboundeth;Thanksgiving was most remarkably an overwhelming characteristic of the great apostle's love and appreciation of the churches which God had enabled him to establish; and, regardless of whatever sins or mistakes had marred the conduct of his beloved converts, he always had room for outpouring his gratitude to God... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 2 Thessalonians 1:4

so that we ourselves glory in you in the churches of God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and in the afflictions which ye endure;Paul here cited the reason why the Thessalonians were entitled to praise. "To be a true Christian in the time of peace is a great matter; but to be a true Christian in the season of persecution is greater."[11] Moreover, as Lipscomb pointed out, "It is at all times right and profitable that the vigor and prosperity of a church should be known to... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 2 Thessalonians 1:5

which is a manifest token of the righteous judgment of God; to the end that ye may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which ye also suffer:Token of the righteous judgment of God ... All of the sufferings of God's people inflicted upon them by unbelievers and enemies of righteousness will be vindicated in the righteous judgment of Almighty God against such offenders; and so certain is that judgment (about which Paul will momentarily speak) that the very persecutions themselves are... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 2 Thessalonians 1:6

if so be that it is a righteous thing with God to recompense affliction to them that afflict you, and to you that are afflicted rest with us, at the revelation of the Lord Jesus from heaven with the angels of his power in flaming fire,If so be ... Paul here stated the basis of his affirmation a moment before that the tribulation of the Thessalonians was a token of God's judgment upon the adversaries. It is a righteous thing with God so to judge the enemies of his work; and the "if so be" in... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 2 Thessalonians 1:3

2 Thessalonians 1:3. We are bound to thank God, &c.— From this verse to the end of the chapter, the apostle repeats the substance and main design of the first epistle; which was, to confirm them in Christianity, and in their patient suffering for it: and the great argument which he here makes use of is, that the Lord Jesus Christ would come as an universal judge, and that then he would punish the impenitent, and make the faithful happy, for ever. The Christians at Thessalonica seem to have... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 2 Thessalonians 1:4

2 Thessalonians 1:4. So that we ourselves glory— Compare 2Th 1:11 with this verse, and you will find, that here is an instance of his commending them, according to his frequent way of writing, in order to encourage and more effectually persuade them still to be advancing. From this text it is worth while to observe the apostle's skilful and happy address: he raised the emulation of other churches, by commending the Thessalonians; and he again quickens the Thessalonians, by acquainting them how... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 2 Thessalonians 1:5

2 Thessalonians 1:5. Which is a manifest token— The exercise of God's justice has a double object; respecting good men for their purification, and respecting bad men for their punishment. Persecution inflicted and suffered, furnishes both these objects respectively. Perhaps the word rendered manifest token, may further imply, that the sufferings of good men, and the triumphs of their persecuting enemies, should not only terminate in a display of divine vengeance; but that these seeming... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 2 Thessalonians 1:6-7

2 Thessalonians 1:6-7. Seeing it is a righteous thing with God, &c.— His justice is equally concerned to afflict those in their turns who have afflicted you; 2Th 1:7 and to grant to you who have been afflicted, repose with us, &c. Heylin. With his mighty angels, should be joined to the next clause;—his mighty angels in flaming fire; or, "who will make a flaming fire;" as Psalms 104:3-4. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

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

2. from God our Father—So some oldest manuscripts read. Others omit "our." read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Thessalonians 1:3

3. We are bound—Greek, "We owe it as a debt" ( :-). They had prayed for the Thessalonians ( :-) that they might "increase and abound in love"; their prayer having been heard, it is a small but a bounden return for them to make, to thank God for it. Thus, Paul and his fellow missionaries practice what they preach ( :-). In 1 Thessalonians 1:3, their thanksgiving was for the Thessalonians' faith, love, and patience"; here, for their exceeding growth in faith, and for their charity abounding. "We... read more

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 2 Thessalonians 1:3

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 2 Thessalonians 1:4

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 2 Thessalonians 1:5

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 2 Thessalonians 1:6

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 2 Thessalonians 1:3

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 2 Thessalonians 1:4

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 2 Thessalonians 1:5

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 2 Thessalonians 1:6-7

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

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Thessalonians 1:3

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