2 Thessalonians 3:1-2 NIV

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

John Gill

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

And that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men ,.... Either from the unbelieving Jews, see Romans 15:30 who were the avowed enemies of the Gospel, and did all they could to hinder the spread of it; and who were the implacable and constant adversaries of the apostle; who often lay in wait for him, and opposed him, and gave him trouble in all places, stirring up the people against him: or from the false teachers, and those of their party, who are the false brethren by whom he... 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

Adam Clarke

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

Unreasonable and wicked men - The word ατοπων , which we translate unreasonable, signifies rather disorderly, unmanageable; persons out of their place - under no discipline, regardless of law and restraint, and ever acting agreeably to the disorderly and unreasonable impulse of their own minds. For all men have not faith - The word πιστις is without doubt, to be taken here for fidelity or trustworthiness, and not for faith; and this is agreeable to the meaning given to it in the very... 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

John Calvin

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

Verse 2 2That we may be delivered. The old interpreter has rendered it, not unhappily, in my opinion — unreasonable (693) Now, by this term, as also by that which immediately follows, ( τῶν πονηρῶν,) evil, Paul means wicked and treacherous men, who lurked in the Church, under the name of Christians, or at least Jews, who with a mad zeal for the law furiously persecuted the gospel. He knew, however, how much danger impended over them from both these classes. Chrysostom, however, thinks that... 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 3:1

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 3:1

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