2 Thessalonians 3:1 KJV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5

In these words observe, I. The apostle desires the prayers of his friends: Finally, brethren, pray for us, 2 Thess. 3:1. He always remembered them in his prayers, and would not have them forget him and his fellow-labourers, but bear them on their hearts at the throne of grace. Note, 1. This is one way by which the communion of saints is kept us, not only by their praying together, or with one another, but by their praying for one another when they are absent one from another. And thus those... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5

3:1-5 Finally, brothers, keep on praying for us, that the word of God may run its race and receive its crown of glory--as it does in your case--and that we may be saved from these wicked and evil men, for the faith is not for everyone. You can rely on the Lord who will make you steady and who will guard you from the evil one. We have confidence in the Lord that you both do and will do what we command you to do. May the Lord direct your hearts so that you may feel the love of God and display... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 3:1

Finally, brethren, pray for us ,.... The apostle now proceeds to the last and closing part of the epistle, which respects church discipline, and the removing of disorderly persons from their communion; and introduces it with a request to pray for him, and the rest of his fellow ministers, particularly Silvanus and Timothy, who joined with him in this epistle: he signifies that nothing more remained; this was the last he had to say, that they, "the brethren", not the preachers of the word... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Thessalonians 3:1

Finally, brethren - The words το λοιπον do not mean finally, but, furthermore - to come to a conclusion - what remains is this - I shall only add - any of these phrases expresses the sense of the original. Pray for us - God, in the order of his grace and providence, has made even the success of his Gospel dependent, in a certain measure, on the prayers of his followers. Why he should do so we cannot tell, but that he has done so we know; and they are not a little criminal who neglect... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Thessalonians 3:1

Verse 1 1Pray for us. Though the Lord powerfully aided him, and though he surpassed all others in earnestness of prayer, he nevertheless does not despise the prayers of believers, by which the Lord would have us aided. It becomes us, after his example, eagerly to desire this aid, and to stir up our brethren to pray for us. When, however, he adds — that the word of God may have its course, he shows that he has not so much concern and regard for himself personally, as for the entire Church. For... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 3:1

Finally ; furthermore; for the rest; introducing the concluding part of the Epistle (see 1 Thessalonians 4:1 ). Brethren, pray for us (see a similar request in 1 Thessalonians 5:25 ). Observe the unselfishness of the apostle's request. He does not ask the Thessalonians to pray specially for himself, but for the unimpeded diffusion and success of the gospel, and for himself only in so far as that he might be freed from all hindrances in preaching the gospel—that God would be pleased... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 3:1

1 . Its duty. We must not be selfish or confined in our prayers, but bear each other's burdens before a throne of grace. Christian love finds its outlet in intercession. A desire for the salvation of others must manliest itself in prayer for their conversion. God is the Hearer of prayer, and will answer our prayers for others as well as for ourselves. The command of God to make intercession for all men should constrain us, and the example of holy men should encourage us. 2 . Its... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 3:1

Money is not the sinew of the spiritual wars of the Church. The necessary appeals for money so urgently pressed by the friends of missions should not blind our eyes to the higher needs of those great enterprises. All the wealth of the Stock Exchange could not convert one soul. As it was in Israel's great battle with Amalek, when Joshua could only prevail in the field so long as Moses prayed on the mountain, the missionary is successful in proportion as the Church is prayerful. In order that... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 3:1-2

He had prayed for them; he now asks them to pray for him. I. MINISTERS NEED THE PRAYERS OF THEIR PEOPLE . "Finally, brethren, pray for us." 1 . Because their work is a great work. 2 . Because it is weighted down with opposition and hinderance. 3 . Because ministers feel their need, not only of human sympathy, but of Divine grace, wisdom, and strength. 4 . Because such prayers knit the hearts of pastor and people more closely together. II. THE ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 3:1-2

I. THE IMPORTANCE OF IT . Prayer is a mighty power; we must use it. We must not stand by indifferent and uninterested, and leave the progress of the gospel to missionaries abroad, to God's ministers at home. We must all take our part in the work. Success in that work depends in large measure on the prayers of the faithful. All who pray earnestly for the work of missions are really helpers, as really, though not in the same degree, as the most hardworking missionaries. Faithful prayer... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 3:1

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Thessalonians 3:1

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Thessalonians 3:1

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 3:1

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 3:1

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 3:1

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 3:1-2

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 3:1-2

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