E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Thessalonians 3:3
faithful . App-150 . Compare 1 Corinthians 1:9 . stablish . See 2 Thessalonians 2:17 . keep = guard. evil = the wicked one. App-128 . Compare 1 John 5:18 . read more
2 Thessalonians 3:3
E.W. Bullinger
James Burton Coffman
Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 2 Thessalonians 3:3
But the Lord is faithful, who shall establish you, and guard you from the evil one.James Moffatt also witnessed to the true meaning of "faith" in this passage, as follows:Paul writes from Corinth that while everyone has the chance, not all have the desire to arrive at the faith ([@Pistis] here is the faith of the gospel, or Christianity). By a characteristic play upon the word, Paul, 2 Thessalonians 3:3, hurries on to add, "but the Lord is faithful."[7]The general idea of the verse is that a... read more
Thomas Coke
Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 2 Thessalonians 3:3
2 Thessalonians 3:3. From evil.— 'Απο του πονηρου ; from the evil one. The Hebrews commonly speak of the devil, as the source and author of all evil; and of God, as the author of all good: and when they would describe any great evil in a most emphatical manner, they mention the apostate himself. See 1 Thessalonians 2:18. Matthew 6:13. Joh 17:15. 1 John 5:18-19. read more
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Thessalonians 3:3
3. faithful—alluding to "faith" (2 Thessalonians 3:2): though many will not believe, the Lord (other very old manuscripts read "God") is still to be believed in as faithful to His promises (1 Thessalonians 5:24; 2 Timothy 2:13). Faith on the part of man answers to faithfulness on the part of God. stablish you—as he had prayed (2 Thessalonians 2:17). Though it was on himself that wicked men were making their onset, he turns away from asking the Thessalonians' prayers for HIS deliverance (2... read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5
A. Reciprocal prayer 3:1-5Paul requested the prayers of his readers and assured them of his prayers for them to strengthen their mutual bonds in Christ and in the gospel. read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Thessalonians 3:1-15
V. EXHORTATIONS FOR FUTURE GROWTH 3:1-15Paul requested the Thessalonians’ prayers for him and assured them that he was praying for them. He also encouraged them to deal with problems that needed correction in their assembly. Obedience in these matters would result in continued growth toward maturity for these believers. read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Thessalonians 3:3
Paul was confident that God would provide strength and protection for the Thessalonians in view of His promises to provide for His own. read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Thessalonians 3:3-5
2. Prayer for the Thessalonians 3:3-5 read more
John Darby
Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - 2 Thessalonians 3:3
3:3 evil. (l-14) Or perhaps 'the evil one.' read more
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Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5
2:13-3:18 PRESENT NEEDS IN THE CHURCHStability amid persecution (2:13-3:5)From considering the terrible judgment that awaits the wicked, Paul turns to look at the bright future that awaits the Thessalonian believers. God will destroy the man of lawlessness and his followers, but the same God loves the Thessalonian believers. Their salvation is certain because God chose them as his from eternity, called them to himself through the gospel, and will in due course give them a share in Christ’s... read more