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Matthew Henry

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 3:3

But the Lord is faithful ,.... Or "God" as the Vulgate Latin and Ethiopic versions read, as do also the Alexandrian and Claromontane copies. This is said for the comfort of the saints, lest they should be discouraged upon hearing that all professors of faith in Christ had it not, who might be ready to take it to themselves, and fear, that either they had it not, or if they had, that they might lose it, and fall from it. Wherefore the apostle observes to them the comfortable attribute of... read more

Adam Clarke

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

From evil - Απο του πονηρου may be translated, from the devil or from the evil one. They had disorderly men, wicked men, and the evil one or the devil, to contend with; God alone could support and give them the victory; he had promised to do it, and he might ever be confided in as being invariably faithful. read more

John Calvin

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

Verse 3 3But God is faithful. As it was possible that their minds, influenced by unfavorable reports, might come to entertain some doubts as to Paul’s ministry, having taught them that faith is not always found in men, he now calls them back to God, and says that he is faithful, so as to confirm them against all contrivances of men, by which they will endeavor to shake them. “They, indeed, are treacherous, but there is in God a support that is abundantly secure, so as to keep you from giving... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5

"Finally, brethren." I. REQUEST FOR PRAYER ON BEHALF OF THE PREACHERS . 1 . For the diffusion and glorification of the Word of the Lord through their instrumentality. Diffusion. "Pray for us, that the Word of the Lord may run." The Word of the Lord is the Word as given by the Lord to be diffused. It is especially the offer of salvation to perishing men on the ground of Christ's work. The Thessalonians are asked to pray that the Word of the Lord, by their preaching,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 3:3

But ; in contrast with the men just mentioned. The Lord is faithful; as if the apostle had said," Man may be faithless, but the Lord is faithful" (see Romans 3:4 ). "In contrast to the infidelity of man, he praises the fidelity of God" (Bengel). By the Lord, Christ is meant. In the former Epistle, faithfulness is attributed to God ( 1 Thessalonians 5:24 ), here to Christ. This faithfulness of Christ consisted in watching over his Church, and in effecting its diffusion in spite of all... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Thessalonians 3:3

But the Lord is faithful - - Though human beings cannot be trusted, God is faithful to his promises and his purposes. He may always be confided in; and when people are unbelieving, perverse, unkind, and disposed to do us wrong, we may go to him, and we shall always find in him one in whom we may confide. This is an exceedingly interesting declaration, and is a beautiful illustration of the resource which a truly pious mind will feel that it has. We often have occasion to know, to our sorrow,... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Thessalonians 3:1-4

2 Thessalonians 3:1-4. Finally, brethren, pray for us See on Colossians 4:3; that the word of the Lord may have free course Greek, τρεχη , may run, go on swiftly without any interruption; and be glorified Acknowledged as divine, and bring forth much fruit; even as it is with you This is a very high commendation of the Thessalonian brethren, and was designed to encourage them in their attachment to the gospel. And that we may be delivered Rescued and preserved; from unreasonable... read more

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