Chapter 3:
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Introduction 1 2 3 4 5 Colossians 2 Thessalonians
1 Thessalonians 3
Concise Complete
The apostle sent Timothy to establish and
comfort the Thessalonians (1-5) He rejoiced at the good tidings of their faith
and love. (6-10) And for their increase in grace. (11-13)
Verses 1-5
The more we find pleasure in the ways of God, the more we shall desire to
persevere therein. The apostle's design was to establish and comfort the
Thessalonians as to the object of their faith, that Jesus Christ was the Saviour
of the world; and as to the recompence of faith, which was more than enough to
make up all their losses, and to reward all their labours. But he feared his
labours would be in vain. If the devil cannot hinder ministers from labouring in
the word and doctrine, he will, if possible, hinder the success of their
labours. No one would willingly labour in vain. It is the will and purpose of
God, that we enter into his kingdom through many afflictions. And the apostles,
far from flattering people with the expectation of worldly prosperity in
religion, told them plainly they must count upon trouble in the flesh. Herein
they followed the example of their great Master, the Author of our faith.
Christians were in danger, and they should be forewarned; they will thus be kept
from being improved by any devices of the tempter.
Verses
6-10 Thankfulness to God is very imperfect in the present state; but one
great end of the ministry of the word is to help faith forward. That which was
the instrument to obtain faith, is also the means of increasing and confirming
it, namely, the ordinances of God; and as faith cometh by hearing, so it is
confirmed by hearing also.
Verses
11-13 Prayer is religious worship, and all religious worship is due unto God
only. Prayer is to be offered to God as our Father. Prayer is not only to be
offered in the name of Christ, but offered up to Christ himself, as our Lord and
our Saviour. Let us acknowledge God in all our ways, and he will direct our
paths. Mutual love is required of all Christians. And love is of God, and is
fulfilling the gospel as well as the law. We need the Spirit's influences in
order to our growth in grace; and the way to obtain them, is prayer. Holiness is
required of all who would go to heaven; and we must act so that we do not
contradict the profession we make of holiness. The Lord Jesus will certainly
come in his glory; his saints will come with him. Then the excellence as well as
the necessity of holiness will appear; and without this no hearts shall be
established at that day, nor shall any avoid condemnation.
Chapter 3:
| Darby
| Geneva
| Gill
| Jamieson Faussett Brown
| Johnson
| Matthew Henry
| Matthew Henry Concise
| Wesley
| Index
| Bible Gateway |
Introduction 1 2 3 4 5 Colossians 2 Thessalonians
Genesis
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