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

“ And that we may be delivered from unreasonableb and wicked men: for all men have not faith. ”

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

And that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men - That is, from opposition in their endeavors to spread the gospel. Paul encountered such men everywhere, as all do who labor to diff...
2 Thessalonians 3:2 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

And that we may be delivered from (a) unreasonable and wicked men: (2) for all [men] have not faith. (a) Who do not do or care about their duty. (2) It is no wonder that the Gospel is hated by so ma...
2 Thessalonians 3:2 - 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 3:2 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

delivered . Greek. rhuomai , as in Romans 15:31 . unreasonable . Greek. atopos. See Acts 28:6 . wicked . App-128. men . App-123. faith . App-150.
2 Thessalonians 3:2 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

2 That we may be delivered. The old interpreter has rendered it, not unhappily, in my opinion — unreasonable (693) Now, by this term, as also by that which immediately follows, ( τῶν πονη...
2 Thessalonians 3:2 - Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

DISCOURSE: 2217 ALL MEN HAVE NOT FAITH 2 Thessalonians 3:2 . All men have not faith . IF we considered the condition of fallen man, and the merciful provision which God has made for him in the...
2 Thessalonians 3:2 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

And that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men: for all men have not faith. Unreasonable and wicked men - The word ατοπων, which we translate unreasonable, signifies rather disorderl...
2 Thessalonians 3:2 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Unreasonable— 'Ατοποι, absurd, contumacious persons, who are not to be fixed by any principles, and whom no topics can work upon. Some suppose that the unbelieving Jews are here meant. By fait...
2 Thessalonians 3:2 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

And that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men: for all men have not faith. That we may be delivered from unreasonable, [atopoi] - men out of place, inept, out of the way, bad:...
2 Thessalonians 3:2 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

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

And that we may be delivered. — Compare Romans 15:31 . This clause is an amplification of the word “may run along:” the impediments to the gospel progress were (except that all were overruled for...
2 Thessalonians 3:2 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Chapter 22 MUTUAL INTERCESSION 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 (R.V.) THE main part of this letter is now finished. The Apostle has completed his teaching about the Second Advent, and the events which p...
2 Thessalonians 3:2 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Held Firm and Guarded from Evil 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17 ; 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 This closing section is full of comfort and inspiration. Believers in Christ are the beloved of God; their salva...
2 Thessalonians 3:2 - 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 3:2 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(1) В¶ Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you: (2) And that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men: for...
2 Thessalonians 3:2 - James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary

A MINISTERIAL REQUEST ‘Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you: and that we may be delivered from unreasonable and...
2 Thessalonians 3:2 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

And that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men ,.... Either from the unbelieving Jews, see Romans 15:30 who were the avowed enemies of the Gospel, and did all they could to hinder t...
2 Thessalonians 3:2 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

And that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men: for all men have not faith. Ver. 2. From unreasonable ] ατοπων, men compact of mere incongruities, solecising in opinion, speeches...
2 Thessalonians 3:2 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Finally, brethren, pray for us See on Colossians 4:3 ; that the word of the Lord may have free course Greek, τρεχη, may run , go on swiftly without any interruption; and be glorified Acknowle...
2 Thessalonians 3:2 - 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 3:2 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

The Apostle's Pious Request. A. D. 52. 1 Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the...
2 Thessalonians 3:2 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

OLBGrk; Their prayers are here desired by the apostle with respect to their persons, which relates to the prayer desired before with respect to the word; for the apostle and his fellow labourers met...
2 Thessalonians 3:2 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

‘Finally, brothers and sisters, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may run and be glorified, even as also with you, and that we may be delivered from unreasonable and evil men. For all have not t...
2 Thessalonians 3:2 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES 2 Thessalonians 3:1 . Have free course and be glorified. —Probably St. Paul took this image from the Old Testament. In Psalms 147:15 the word of the Lord is said...
2 Thessalonians 3:2 - Sermon Bible Commentary

2 Thessalonians 3:2 I. It was, no doubt, with surprise and regret that Paul wrote these words, as it is with surprise and regret that any Christian recognises how vast a multitude of men have not...
2 Thessalonians 3:2 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

2 Thessalonians 3:1 . Finally, brethren, pray for us, «Pray for us,» says the apostle, «pray for myself and the brethren who are with me, pray for all the apostles and preachers of the Word.» «Fi...
2 Thessalonians 3:2 - 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 3:2 - 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 3:2 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Concluding Exhortations and Greeting. 2 Thessalonians 3:1-18 The apostle asks his readers to intercede for him with the faithful Lord:
2 Thessalonians 3:2 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Corinthians 15:32 ; 1 Thessalonians 2:18 ; 2 Corinthians 1:8-10 ; 2 Corinthians 4:3 ; 2 Corinthians 4:4 ; 2 Timothy 4:17 ; Acts 13:45 ; Acts 13:50 ; Acts 14:2 ; Acts 17:5 ; Acts 28:24 ;...
2 Thessalonians 3:2 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

All men have not faith — And all men who have not are more or less unreasonable and wicked men.

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

2 Thessalonians 3:2 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

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

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

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

2 Thessalonians 3:2 - Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2 Thessalonians 3:2 - James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary

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

2 Thessalonians 3:2 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

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

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

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

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

2 Thessalonians 3:2 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

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

2 Thessalonians 3:2 - Sermon Bible Commentary

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

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

2 Thessalonians 3:2 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

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

2 Thessalonians 3:2 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Thessalonians 3:2 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes