“ Yet count him not as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother. ”
Yet count him not as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother - This shows the true spirit in which discipline is to be administered in the Christian church. We are not to deal with a man as an ad...
(14) Yet count [him] not as an enemy, but admonish [him] as a brother. (14) We must avoid familiarity with the one who has been excommunicated in such a way, that we diligently seek every occasion a...
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...
count . reckon. Greek. hegeomai. See Philippians 1:2 ; Philippians 1:6 .
15 Regard him not as an enemy. He immediately adds a softening of his rigor; for, as he elsewhere commands, we must take care that the offender be not swallowed up with sorrow, ( 2 Corinthi...
Yet count him not as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother. Count him not as an enemy - Consider him still more an enemy to himself than to you; and admonish him as a brother, though you have c...
Yet count him not as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother. Admonish him as a brother - not yet excommunicated (cf. Leviticus 19:17 ). Do not shun him in contemptuous silence, but tell him...
Exhortations, Rebukes, and Benediction 2. Unreasonable] almost 'outrageous.' Faith ] better, 'the Faith.'
Yet. — The original is simply And, which is much more beautiful, implying that this very withdrawal from brotherly intercourse was an act of brotherly kindness. An enemy. — In the private, not...
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...
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...
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...
(13) But ye, brethren, be not weary in well doing. (14) And if any man obey not our word by this epistle, note that man, and have no company with him, that he may be ashamed. (15) Yet count him not a...
Yet count him not as an enemy ,.... As an enemy of Christ, and the Christian religion, as the Jews and Pagans were; or as an enemy of all righteousness, as Elymas the sorcerer was; as one that has a...
And if any man obey not our word by this epistle, note that man, and have no company with him, that he may be ashamed. 15 Yet count him not as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother. Ver. 1...
But ye, brethren Who are not guilty of these, and such like miscarriages; be not weary in well-doing In pursuing that line of conduct which is reputable and useful, which brings glory to God, and...
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...
Cautions to the Disorderly. A. D. 52. 6 Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lor...
OLBGrk; They having thus proceeded against the disorderly and disobedient, the apostle directs them about their after-carriage, which either respects their inward opinion of the mind, or outward act...
CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES 2 Thessalonians 3:14 . Have no company with him. —The difference between this treatment of a delinquent and excommunication may be more in idea than fact. He would...
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 3:1 . 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 3:1 . 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...
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...
The apostle once more urges church discipline:
1 Corinthians 4:14 ; 1 Corinthians 5:5 ; 1 Thessalonians 5:14 ; 2 Corinthians 10:8 ; 2 Corinthians 13:10 ; 2 Corinthians 2:6-10 ; Galatians 6:1 ; James 5:19 ; James 5:20 ; Jude 1:22 ; Jude...
Admonish him as a brother — Tell him lovingly of the reason why you shun him.