2 Thessalonians 3:1 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

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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 orderly conduct (2 Thessalonians 3:6-15); (c) concludes with a bene diction (2 Thessalonians 3:16-18).

2 Thessalonians 3:1-5. The request for prayer contains two points: (a) that the word of the Lord may make rapid progress; (b) that the apostle and his followers may be delivered from their opponents. The character of the opposition is not specified, but we may surmise that it emanated mainly from the Judaizing party.

2 Thessalonians 3:3. from the evil one: the Greek word may be either masculine (RV, as in the Lord's Prayer) or neuter (AV).

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2 Thessalonians 3:1-5

1 Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course,a and be glorified, even as it is with you:

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

3 But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil.

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

5 And the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God, and into the patient waiting for Christ.