2 Thessalonians 2:13-17 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 2:13-15

Here observe, I. The consolation the Thessalonians might take against the terrors of this apostasy, 2 Thess. 2:13, 14. For they were chosen to salvation, and called to the obtaining of glory. Note, When we hear of the apostasy of many, it is matter of great comfort and joy that there is a remnant according to the election of grace which does and shall persevere; and especially we should rejoice if we have reason to hope that we are of that number. The apostle reckoned himself bound in duty to... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17

In these words we have the apostle's earnest prayer for them, in which observe, I. To whom he prays: Our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father. We may and should direct our prayers, not only to God the Father, through the mediation of our Lord Jesus Christ, but also to our Lord Jesus Christ himself; and should pray in his name unto God, not only as his Father but as our Father in and through him. II. From what he takes encouragement in his prayer?from the consideration of what... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17

2:13-17 We ought always to give thanks for you, brothers beloved by the Lord, because God chose you from the beginning to be saved by the consecration of the Holy Spirit and by faith in the truth. For this he called you by the good news which we brought that you might obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. So then, brothers, stand fast and hold on to the traditions which you were taught either by word of mouth or through our letter. May the Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 2:13

But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you ,.... Lest the saints should be discouraged by the above account of antichrist, and his followers, and fear they should be left to the same deceptions, and damnation be their portion; the apostle being persuaded better things of them, gives their character, and represents their case in a quite different light; and signifies, that he and his fellow ministers were under obligation to be continually thankful to God for what he had done for... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 2:14

Whereunto he called you by our Gospel ,.... Salvation being appointed as the end in the decree of election, and sanctification of the Spirit, and belief of the truth, as means; the elect in the effectual calling are called to the participation of each of these; first to the one, and then to the other; to grace here, and glory hereafter: and the means by which they are called is the Gospel, which the apostle calls "our Gospel", not because they were the authors, or the subject of it; for with... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 2:15

Therefore, brethren, stand fast ,.... In the doctrine of the Gospel in general, and in the article of Christ's second coming in particular, and not in the least waver about the thing itself, nor be shaken in mind, and troubled as if it was just at hand; and the rather it became them to be concerned that they stood fast in the truth, and persevered unto the end, since there was to be a falling away, and the mystery of iniquity was already working, and antichrist would shortly appear, whose... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 2:16

Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself ,.... The apostle having exhorted the saints to perseverance, closes this second part of his epistle, relating to the coming of Christ, with a prayer for the saints, that they might be comforted and established. The objects addressed are Christ and the Father. And in each of their characters are reasons contained, encouraging to believe the petitions will be regarded; for it is "our Lord Jesus Christ himself" who is prayed unto; who is our Lord, not by... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 2:17

Comfort your hearts ,.... That is, apply the comfort given, and cause it to be received, which unbelief is apt to refuse; and increase it, by shedding abroad the love of Christ, and of the Father; by the discoveries of pardoning grace; by the application of Gospel promises; by the word and ordinances, which are breasts of consolation; and by indulging with the gracious presence, and comfortable communion of Father, Son, and Spirit. The Arabic version reads, "comfort your hearts by his... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14

God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation, etc. - In your calling, God has shown the purpose that he had formed from the beginning, to call the Gentiles to the same privileges with the Jews, not through circumcision, and the observance of the Mosaic law, but by faith in Christ Jesus; but this simple way of salvation referred to the same end - holiness, without which no man, whether Jew or Gentile, can see the Lord. Let us observe the order of Divine grace in this business: They... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Thessalonians 2:15

Therefore, brethren, stand fast - Their obtaining eternal glory depended on their faithfulness to the grace of God; for this calling did not necessarily and irresistibly lead to faith; nor their faith to the sanctification of the spirit; nor their sanctification of the spirit to the glory of our Lord Jesus. Had they not attended to the calling, they could not have believed; had they not believed, they could not have been sanctified; had they not been sanctified they could not have been... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 2:13-15

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 2:13

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 2:14

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 2:15

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 2:16

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 2:17

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Thessalonians 2:15

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