1 Thessalonians 4:1 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ Furthermore then we beseecha 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 Thessalonians 4:1 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Furthermore then - Τὸ λοιπὸν To loipon. “As to what remains.” That is, all that remains is to offer these exhortations; see the 2 Corinthians 13:11 note; Galatians 6:17 note; Ephesians...
1 Thessalonians 4:1 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Furthermore (1) 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 (a) abound more and more. (1)...
1 Thessalonians 4:1 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Practical Exhortations to Purity of Life and Brotherly Love. The Church at Thessalonica has begun well and is encouraged to go forward. 1 Thessalonians 4:1 . abound: 1 Thessalonians 3:12 *....
1 Thessalonians 4:1 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

1 Thessalonians 5:22 [For Structures see below]. 1 Thessalonians 4:1 beseech . App-134. exhort . App-134. by . App-104. Lord . App-98. Jesus . App-98. that . in order that. Greek. hin...
1 Thessalonians 4:1 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

1 Furthermore. This chapter contains various injunctions, by which he trains up the Thessalonians to a holy life, or confirms them in the exercise of it. They had previously learned what was...
1 Thessalonians 4:1 - Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

DISCOURSE: 2201 ADVANCEMENT IN HOLINESS ENFORCED 1 Thessalonians 4:1 . 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 plea...
1 Thessalonians 4:1 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

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. We beseech yo...
1 Thessalonians 4:1 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

1 Thessalonians 4:1 . Furthermore then, is, as if he had said, As to what remains.
1 Thessalonians 4:1 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

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. Furthermo...
1 Thessalonians 4:1 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Exhortation to Purity and Brotherly Love. The Second Advent 1. 'You are already walking in the right path. I want you to advance in it more and more.' 3, 4. Translate, 'For this is a thing will...
1 Thessalonians 4:1 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

IV. (1) We now approach the practical portion of the Epistle. The first point on which the Thessalonians need instruction is in the matter of social purity ( 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 ). Furthermore...
1 Thessalonians 4:1 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Chapter 9 PERSONAL PURITY 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 (R.V.) THE "finally" with which this chapter opens is the beginning of the end of the Epistle. The personal matter which has hitherto occupied u...
1 Thessalonians 4:1 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Called to Sanctification 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 The first paragraph of this chapter exhorts to purity, the second to industry, the third to expectation of the Second Advent. But the three are cl...
1 Thessalonians 4:1 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

At this point in his letter the apostle turned to exhortation. Timothy's report concerning the Thessalonians' condition had indicated that they needed some words of kindly warning. The first subject...
1 Thessalonians 4:1 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

CONTENTS The Apostle is here exhorting the Church, to the blessed Fruits, and Effects, of Regeneration. He sweetly comforts the Lord's People, on the Subject of the Body sleeping in Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 4:1 - James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary

‘TO PLEASE GOD’ ‘To please God.’ 1 Thessalonians 4:1 A truly human and familiar expression is this! In such language Scripture appeals to the common sentiments of our human nature. It is som...
1 Thessalonians 4:1 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren ,.... Or request of you in the most kind and tender manner, from real and hearty love and affection for you, and with a view to your good, and the glory of...
1 Thessalonians 4:1 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

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. Ver. 1. H...
1 Thessalonians 4:1 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Furthermore Το λοιπον, as for what remains to be said , in subserviency to the important end of your being presented before God in the final judgment, perfected in holiness; we beseech you, by th...
1 Thessalonians 4:1 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

The end of Chapter 3 has encouraged their abounding love. Here the apostle adds to this the entreaty that they abound in obedience. No amount of love can make up for a disobedient walk, for love and...
1 Thessalonians 4:1 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Exhortations to Holiness; Caution against Impurity. A. D. 51. 1 Furthermore then we beseech yo...
1 Thessalonians 4:1 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

1 THESSALONIANS CHAPTER 4 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 Paul exhorteth the Thessalonians to proceed in their endeavours to please God by a holy and just conversation. 1 Thessalonians 4:9,10 He commen...
1 Thessalonians 4:1 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

‘Finally then, brothers and sisters, we beseech and exhort you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received of us how you ought to walk and to please God, even as you do walk - that you abound more and mo...
1 Thessalonians 4:1 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES 1 Thessalonians 4:1 . And to please God, so ye would abound more and more. —R.V. inserts “even as ye do walk after God.” 1 Thessalonians 4:2 . What commandments...
1 Thessalonians 4:1 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Thessalonians 4:1 . We beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us the moral maxims of life and conduct, not only in word but also in writing, how ye...
1 Thessalonians 4:1 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION CONTENTS .—With this chapter the second portion of the Epistle—its practical application-commences. The apostle exhorts and entreats the Thessalonians to make progress in the Christi...
1 Thessalonians 4:1 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

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 Thessalonians 4:1 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Corinthians 11:23 ; 1 Corinthians 15:1 ; 1 Corinthians 15:58 ; 1 John 3:22 ; 1 Thessalonians 2:11 ; 1 Thessalonians 2:12 ; 1 Thessalonians 4:10 ; 1 Thessalonians 4:11 ; 1 Thessalonians 4:1...
1 Thessalonians 4:1 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

More and more — It is not enough to have faith, even so as to please God, unless we abound more and more therein.

1 Thessalonians 4:1 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

1 Thessalonians 4:1 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

1 Thessalonians 4:1 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

1 Thessalonians 4:1 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

1 Thessalonians 4:1 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

1 Thessalonians 4:1 - Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

1 Thessalonians 4:1 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

1 Thessalonians 4:1 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

1 Thessalonians 4:1 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

1 Thessalonians 4:1 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

1 Thessalonians 4:1 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

1 Thessalonians 4:1 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

1 Thessalonians 4:1 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

1 Thessalonians 4:1 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

1 Thessalonians 4:1 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

1 Thessalonians 4:1 - James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary

1 Thessalonians 4:1 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

1 Thessalonians 4:1 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

1 Thessalonians 4:1 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Thessalonians 4:1 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

1 Thessalonians 4:1 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

1 Thessalonians 4:1 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

1 Thessalonians 4:1 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

1 Thessalonians 4:1 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

1 Thessalonians 4:1 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Thessalonians 4:1 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

1 Thessalonians 4:1 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

1 Thessalonians 4:1 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Thessalonians 4:1 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes