Bible Commentary

And that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men: for all [men] have not faith. 2. and (pray) that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men ] Better, perverse and evil men. The Apostle is thinking, no doubt, of the fanatical Jews at Corinth (see Act 18:5-17), who stood in the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Thessalonian 3:2”

Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have [free] course, and be glorified, even as [it is] with you: Section IV. ( continued). Ch. 2Th 3:1-5 1. Finally ] See note, 1Th 4:1. The chief topic of the letter is disposed of, and the wishes and hopes immediately arising out … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Thessalonian 3:1”

Comfort your hearts, and establish you in every good word and work. 17. comfort your hearts ] Comp. ch. 2Th 3:5; 1Th 3:13; and the similar expression in Col 2:2. The “heart” is the inward man, the seat of our thoughts and emotions (see note, 1Th 2:4); there doubt and fear arise, which can be … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Thessalonian 2:17”

Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given [us] everlasting consolation and good hope through grace, 16. Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father ] This remarkable invocation corresponds both in form and place in the Epistle to that of 1Th … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Thessalonian 2:16”

Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle. 15. Therefore, brethren, stand fast) So then (R.V.), as in 1Th 5:6 (see note): the practical conclusion in which the Apostle gathers up all he has been saying in this letter. “Since the Lord’s return is … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Thessalonian 2:15”

Whereunto he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. 14. whereunto ( to which end, including the whole salvation described in 2Th 2:13) he called you by our gospel ] i.e., “through the good news we brought.” On our gospel see note to 1Th 1:5; and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Thessalonian 2:14”

But we are bound to give thanks always to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth: 13. But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you ] Comp. ch. 2Th 1:3, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Thessalonian 2:13”

That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness. 12. that they all might be damned who believed not the truth ] that they may be judged is what the Apostle says. Here is the further, judicial purpose of the great imposture. God intends that men who are … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Thessalonian 2:12”

And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie: 11. And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion ] Rather sents to them, the present standing for the future by anticipation of the predicted certainty; or better explained as the statement of a principle already at … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Thessalonian 2:11”

And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. 10. and with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish ] Both reading and rendering need to be amended; it is rather, and in all deceit of unrighteousness for the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Thessalonian 2:10”