2 Thessalonians 3:12 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread. ”

2 Thessalonians 3:12 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus ... - A more solemn command and appeal to do what he had before enjoined on all of them; 1 Thessalonians 4:11 ; see the notes on th...
2 Thessalonians 3:12 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

(9) Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread. (9) The Lord commands and the apostles pray in the name of Christ,...
2 Thessalonians 3:12 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

2 Thessalonians 3. Final Counsels and Exhortations. The apostle ( a) asks for the prayers of the Thessalonian Christians on his own behalf ( 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 ); ( b ) warns them against dis o...
2 Thessalonians 3:12 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

exhort . App-134. by . App-104. 2 Thessalonians 3:1 , but the texts read en . with . App-104. quietness . Greek. hesuchia. See Acts 22:2 .
2 Thessalonians 3:12 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

12 Now we command such. He corrects both of the faults of which he had made mention — a blustering restlessness, and retirement from useful employment. He accordingly exhorts them, in the fir...
2 Thessalonians 3:12 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread. With quietness they work - Μετα ἡσυχιας· With silence; leaving their ta...
2 Thessalonians 3:12 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

And eat their own bread.— That which they have earned themselves. Therefore Dr. Heylin renders it, and earn their bread by labour.
2 Thessalonians 3:12 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread. By, х dia ( G1223 )]. So C. But A 'Aleph (') B Delta G f g,...
2 Thessalonians 3:12 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Exhortations, Rebukes, and Benediction 2. Unreasonable] almost 'outrageous.' Faith ] better, 'the Faith.'
2 Thessalonians 3:12 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

We command. — The fourth time the severe word is used in this very chapter. Perhaps “we order” might convey the meaning still more sharply. But immediately, lest severity provoke rebellion, he adds...
2 Thessalonians 3:12 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Chapter 23 THE CHRISTIAN WORTH OF LABOUR 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15 (R.V.) THIS passage is very similar in contents to one in the fourth chapter of the First Epistle. The difference between the tw...
2 Thessalonians 3:12 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Separate; Industrious; Persevering 2 Thessalonians 3:6-18 From his high expectations of the Advent, the Apostle turns to the prosaic commonplaces of daily toil. There was need for this, because...
2 Thessalonians 3:12 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

In conclusion the apostle urged them to pray for him that the preaching of the Word in other places might be with power and victory. He affirmed his confidence in them, and expressed his desire for t...
2 Thessalonians 3:12 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(6) В¶ 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....
2 Thessalonians 3:12 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Now them that are such ,.... For this was not the case and character of them all. Did such practices generally obtain, no community, civil or religious, could subsist. And the apostle wisely disting...
2 Thessalonians 3:12 - John Trapp Complete 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. Ver. 12. That with quietness ] Being no meddler in other men's matte...
2 Thessalonians 3:12 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

We command you, brethren We solemnly charge you; in the name of the Lord. (see on 1 Corinthians 5:4 ,) the credit and progress of whose religion are so nearly concerned in the matter; that ye w...
2 Thessalonians 3:12 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

As in the first epistle, so the apostle again asks for their prayers: first for the positive blessing of the Word of God which thy proclaimed that it might have free course to go forward and be glori...
2 Thessalonians 3:12 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Cautions to the Disorderly. A. D. 52. 6 Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lor...
2 Thessalonians 3:12 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ: he had before given command to the church to withdraw from them, 2 Thessalonians 3:6 ; and now he lays the commandment upon...
2 Thessalonians 3:12 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES 2 Thessalonians 3:10 . If any would not work, neither should he eat. —“A stern, but necessary and merciful rule, the neglect of which makes charity demoralising” (...
2 Thessalonians 3:12 - Sermon Bible Commentary

2 Thessalonians 3:6-18 I. In this passage the Apostle teaches the Thessalonians that in tranquillity, sedateness of heart and life, they are severally, not only to work, but to do their own work,...
2 Thessalonians 3:12 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

2 Thessalonians 3:1 . Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you: A most important request. What can the ministers of...
2 Thessalonians 3:12 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Thessalonians 3:1 . Finally, brethren, pray for us. This request is of constant occurrence. Ephesians 6:18-19 . Paul often ascribes his preservation to the prayers of the saints. He solicits pr...
2 Thessalonians 3:12 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION CONTENTS .—The apostle now comes to the conclusion of his Epistle. He beseeches the Thessalonians for an interest in their prayers, that the gospel may be rapidly diffused and glorif...
2 Thessalonians 3:12 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

A warning against disorderly conduct, with Paul's example of right living:
2 Thessalonians 3:12 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Thessalonians 4:11 ; 1 Timothy 2:2 ; 2 Thessalonians 3:6 ; 2 Thessalonians 3:8 ; Ecclesiastes 4:6 ; Ephesians 4:28 ; Genesis 49:14 ; Genesis 49:15 ; Luke 11:3 ; Proverbs 17:1
2 Thessalonians 3:12 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Work quietly — Letting the concerns of other people alone.

2 Thessalonians 3:12 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

2 Thessalonians 3:12 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

2 Thessalonians 3:12 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

2 Thessalonians 3:12 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

2 Thessalonians 3:12 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

2 Thessalonians 3:12 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

2 Thessalonians 3:12 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

2 Thessalonians 3:12 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

2 Thessalonians 3:12 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

2 Thessalonians 3:12 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

2 Thessalonians 3:12 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

2 Thessalonians 3:12 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

2 Thessalonians 3:12 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

2 Thessalonians 3:12 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

2 Thessalonians 3:12 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

2 Thessalonians 3:12 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

2 Thessalonians 3:12 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Thessalonians 3:12 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

2 Thessalonians 3:12 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

2 Thessalonians 3:12 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

2 Thessalonians 3:12 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

2 Thessalonians 3:12 - Sermon Bible Commentary

2 Thessalonians 3:12 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

2 Thessalonians 3:12 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Thessalonians 3:12 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

2 Thessalonians 3:12 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

2 Thessalonians 3:12 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Thessalonians 3:12 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes