2 Thessalonians 3:4 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ And we have confidence in the Lord touching you, that ye both do and will do the things which we command you. ”

2 Thessalonians 3:4 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

And we have confidence in the Lord - Not primarily in you, for you have hearts like others, but in the Lord. It is remarkable that when Paul expresses the utmost confidence in Christians that the...
2 Thessalonians 3:4 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

(3) And we have confidence in the Lord touching you, that ye both do and will do the things which we command you. (3) The second admonition is, that they always follow the doctrine of the apostles a...
2 Thessalonians 3:4 - 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 3:4 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

have confidence . App-150. Lord . App-98. touching . App-104. things . i.e. in verses: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-14 . Compare 1 Thessalonians 4:11 . command . charge. Greek. parangello. See A...
2 Thessalonians 3:4 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

4 We have confidence. By this preface he prepares the way for proceeding to give the instruction, which we shall find him immediately afterwards subjoining. For the confidence which he says h...
2 Thessalonians 3:4 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

And we have confidence in the Lord touching you, that ye both do and will do the things which we command you. And we have confidence - We have no doubt of God's kindness towards you; he loves you, an...
2 Thessalonians 3:4 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

And we have confidence, &c.— "We have that opinion of you, as Christians, and our dear children, that you will persevere in duty; and that the things which we have recommended, you both practis...
2 Thessalonians 3:4 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

And we have confidence in the Lord touching you, that ye both do and will do the things which we command you. And х De ( G1161 )] - 'Yea.' We have confidence in the Lord - as "faithful...
2 Thessalonians 3:4 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Exhortations, Rebukes, and Benediction 2. Unreasonable] almost 'outrageous.' Faith ] better, 'the Faith.'
2 Thessalonians 3:4 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

We have confidence in the Lord touching you. — Rather, We rely upon you in the Lord: the clause forms the counterpart to the last verse. St. Chrysostom’s whole comment is worth transcription: — “...
2 Thessalonians 3:4 - 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 3:4 - 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 3:4 - 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 3:4 - 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 3:4 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

And we have confidence in the Lord touching you ,.... The ground of confidence concerning them was not in themselves, in their grace, and strength, and wisdom, and conduct, and good behaviour; but i...
2 Thessalonians 3:4 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

And we have confidence in the Lord touching you, that ye both do and will do the things which we command you. Ver. 4. That ye both do and will do ] Qui monet ut facias quod iam facis, ille monen...
2 Thessalonians 3:4 - 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 3:4 - 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 3:4 - 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 3:4 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

The apostle had before declared his confidence that God would establish them and keep them from evil, and now here declares his confidence in them concerning their obedience; for he knew well that th...
2 Thessalonians 3:4 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

‘And we have confidence in the Lord with regard to you that you both do and will do the things which we command.' Confident that the Lord will establish and guard them he also has confidence that th...
2 Thessalonians 3:4 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES 2 Thessalonians 3:3 . And keep you from evil. —“Keep” here is a military word reminding of the psalmist’s name for his God—“Shield.” The Revisers add “one” after “...
2 Thessalonians 3:4 - 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 3:4 - 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 3:4 - 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 3:4 - 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 3:4 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Corinthians 14:37 ; 1 Corinthians 7:19 ; 1 Thessalonians 4:1 ; 1 Thessalonians 4:10 ; 1 Thessalonians 4:2 ; 2 Corinthians 2:3 ; 2 Corinthians 2:9 ; 2 Corinthians 7:15 ; 2 Corinthians 7:16...
2 Thessalonians 3:4 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

We trust in the Lord concerning you — Thus only should we trust in any man.

2 Thessalonians 3:4 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

2 Thessalonians 3:4 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

2 Thessalonians 3:4 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

2 Thessalonians 3:4 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

2 Thessalonians 3:4 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

2 Thessalonians 3:4 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

2 Thessalonians 3:4 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

2 Thessalonians 3:4 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

2 Thessalonians 3:4 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

2 Thessalonians 3:4 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

2 Thessalonians 3:4 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

2 Thessalonians 3:4 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

2 Thessalonians 3:4 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

2 Thessalonians 3:4 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

2 Thessalonians 3:4 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

2 Thessalonians 3:4 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

2 Thessalonians 3:4 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Thessalonians 3:4 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

2 Thessalonians 3:4 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

2 Thessalonians 3:4 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

2 Thessalonians 3:4 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

2 Thessalonians 3:4 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

2 Thessalonians 3:4 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

2 Thessalonians 3:4 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Thessalonians 3:4 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

2 Thessalonians 3:4 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

2 Thessalonians 3:4 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Thessalonians 3:4 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes