Bible Commentary

Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread. 12. Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ ] The “exhort” of the first Epistle (1Th 4:10) is now charge and exhort, put with … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Thessalonian 3:12”

For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies. 11. For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly ] Rather, we hear of some walking, &c. It was not simply that the Apostle heard that there were such people at Thessalonica; … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Thessalonian 3:11”

For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat. 10. For even when we were with you, this we commanded you ] Better, For also: St Paul’s present charge on the subject repeats and reinforces what he said in his oral teaching; this … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Thessalonian 3:10”

Not because we have not power, but to make ourselves an example unto you to follow us. 9. not because we have not power ] Better, have not the right (moral power, authority) viz., “to lay the charge of our maintenance upon the Church;” see note on 1Th 2:6. In the other Epistle St Paul … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Thessalonian 3:9”

Neither did we eat any man’s bread for naught; but wrought with labor and travail night and day, that we might not be chargable to any of you: 8. neither did we eat any man’s bread for nought ] This clause follows up and makes application of the last, showing by contrast in what lay … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Thessalonian 3:8”

For yourselves know how ye ought to follow us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you; 7. For yourselves know how ye ought to follow us ] Lit., imitate us: see note on 1Th 1:6; and again, ch. 2Th 2:14, and 2Th 3:9 below. you know of yourselves “without our needing to tell it … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Thessalonian 3:7”

Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which he received of us. 6. Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ ] Or, But we charge you, brethren. See … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Thessalonian 3:6”

And the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God, and into the patient waiting for Christ. 5. And (or But) the Lord direct your hearts ] “The Lord” is still Christ: see note, 2Th 3:3. “May He direct (or guide) you as Lord of His people, Shepherd of the sheep” (John 10). The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Thessalonian 3:5”

And we have confidence in the Lord touching you, that ye both do and will do the things which we command you. 4. And we have confidence in the Lord touching you, that ye both do and will do the things which we command you ] “The Lord” is not, as the English phrase may … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Thessalonian 3:4”

But the Lord is faithful, who shall establish you, and keep [you] from evil. 3. But the Lord is faithful ] In the Greek order, But faithful is the Lord. Man’s want of faith suggests by contrast the faithfulness of our Divine Lord (Faith and Faithfulness are alike denoted by pistis in Greek; as Believing … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Thessalonian 3:3”