Bible Commentary

That no [man] go beyond and defraud his brother in [any] matter: because that the Lord [is] the avenger of all such, as we also have forewarned you and testified. 6. that no man go beyond and defraud his brother in any matter ] More exactly, that none overreach and take advantage of his brother … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Thessalonians 4:6”

Not in the lust of concupiscence, even as the Gentiles which know not God: 5. not in the lust of concupiscence ] Far better, not in the passion of lust (R. V.). The sense of the last verb ( to possess) is carried on, with a modified application, into this clause: not (to have it: … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Thessalonians 4:5”

That every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honor; 4. that every one of you should know how to possess his vessel ] Rather, that each one of you know how to possess himself of his own vessel (R. V.); or, freely rendered, that each be wise in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Thessalonians 4:4”

For this is the will of God, [even] your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication: 3. For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, &c.] The connection will be clearer if we render thus: For this is God’s will it is your sanctification that you abstain from fornication, &c. It was not … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Thessalonians 4:3”

For ye know what commandments we gave you by the Lord Jesus. 2. For ye know what commandments we gave you by the Lord jesus ] Lit., charges through the Lord Jesus; similarly in 1Th 4:11, “as we charged you,” and in 2Th 3:4, &c. The Greek word signifies an announcement, then a command or … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Thessalonians 4:2”

Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort [you] by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, [so] ye would abound more and more. 1. Furthermore then ] R. V., finally; as the same Greek phrase is rendered by A.V. in Php 3:1; … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Thessalonians 4:1”

To the end he may establish your hearts unblamable in holiness before God, even our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all his saints. 13. to the end he may stablish your hearts ] On “stablish” see note to 1Th 3:2; and on “hearts,” ch. 1Th 2:4; comp. also 2Th 2:17. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Thessalonians 3:13”

And the Lord make you to increase and abound in love one toward another, and toward all [men,] even as we [do] toward you: 12. And the Lord make you to increase and abound in love one towards another ] In the Greek order, But you may the Lord make to increase, &c. “whatever it … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Thessalonians 3:12”

Now God himself and our Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ, direct our way unto you. 11. Now God himself and our Father ] Now may our God and Father Himself (comp. ch. 1Th 1:3), and our Lord Jesus (R. V.). For this title of Christ, see notes on ch. 1Th 2:15; 1Th 2:19. The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Thessalonians 3:11”

Night and day praying exceedingly that we might see your face, and might perfect that which is lacking in your faith? 10. night and day praying exceedingly ] In this last adverb, peculiar to St Paul, he strains language to express the ardour of his feeling: beyond measure exceedingly; it recurs in ch. 1Th 5:13 … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Thessalonians 3:10”