Furthermore [λ ο ι π ο ν]. Rev. not so well, finally, although the word is sometimes rightly so rendered. The formula is often used by Paul where he attaches, in a somewhat loose way, even in the midst of an Epistle, a new subject to that which he has been discussing.... [ Continue Reading ]
Commandments [π α ρ α γ γ ε λ ι α ς]. Better, charges. Only four times in N. T. o LXX The verb paraggellein to command or charge is frequent, and is often used in Class of military orders. See Xen. Cyr 2:4, 2; Hdt 3:25.... [ Continue Reading ]
Fornication. Paul wrote from Corinth, where sensuality in the guise of religion was rife. In Thessalonica, besides the ordinary licentious customs of the Gentiles, immorality was fostered by the Cabeiric worship (see Introduction). About the time of Paul, a political sanction was given to this worsh... [ Continue Reading ]
That every one of you should know how to possess his vessel, etc. [ε ι δ ε ν α ι ε κ α σ τ ο ν υ μ ω ν τ ο ε α υ τ ο υ σ κ ε υ ο ς κ τ α σ θ α ι]. The interpretation of vv. 3 - 6 usually varies between two explanations : 1. making the whole passage refer to fornication and adultery : 2. limiting t... [ Continue Reading ]
Not in the lust of concupiscence [μ η ε ν π α θ ε ι ε π ι θ υ μ ι α ς]. Lit. in passion of desire. Not with avaricious greed. For ejpiqumia see on Mark 4:19. Its meaning is by no means limited to sensual lust; see, for instance, Luke 22:15. It is used as including all kinds of worldly desires, as Ga... [ Continue Reading ]
That no man go beyond [τ ο μ η υ π ε ρ β α ι ν ε ι ν]. Lit. the not going beyond. Dependent on this is the will of Glod, ver. 3. The verb N. T.. Often in LXX, mostly in the literal sense of overpassing limits. Also of overtaking, passing by, surpassing, as in wickedness or cruelty. It is an expansio... [ Continue Reading ]
Unto uncleanness [ε π ι α κ α θ α ρ σ ι α]. Better, for uncleanness; ejpi denoting aim or intention. The intention is viewed as the basis of the act [ε π ι υ π ο ν]. Comp. Galatians 5:13; Ephesians 2:10. In sanctification [ε ν]. Note the change of preposition. Sanctification is the characteristic l... [ Continue Reading ]
Despiseth [α θ ε τ ω ν]. Better, rejecteth. Setteth aside. Comp. Galatians 2:21; Galatians 3:15; 1 Corinthians 1:19. Used in N. T. both of persons and things. His Holy Spirit [τ ο π ν ε υ μ α α υ τ ο υ τ ο α γ ι ο ν]. Solemn and emphatic : His Spirit, the holy. Similarly, Acts 14:8; Acts 14:28; Acts... [ Continue Reading ]
Taught of God [θ ε ο δ ι δ α κ τ ο ι]. N. T. o. o LXX Not in Class.... [ Continue Reading ]
Study [φ ι λ ο τ ι μ ε ι σ θ α ι]. P o. Make it your aim. Comp. Romans 14:20 (see note); 2 Corinthians 5:9. Often in Class. Lit. to be fond of honor : hence to strive for honor, to be ambitious. To be quiet [η σ υ χ α ζ ε ι ν]. Note the paradox, strive to be quiet. For similar instances see Romans 1... [ Continue Reading ]
Honestly [ε υ σ χ η μ ο ν ω ς]. P o. Better, seemly. From euj well and schma figure or fashion. The literal sense is suggested by the familiar phrase in good form. The contrast appears in ajtaktwv disorderly, 2 Thessalonians 3:6. Paul has in view the impression to be made by his readers on those out... [ Continue Reading ]
I would not have you to be ignorant [ο υ θ ε λ ο μ ε ν υ μ α ς α γ ν ο ε ι ν]. The Greek is, we would not, etc. A formula often used by Paul to call special attention to what he is about to say. See Romans 1:13; Romans 11:25; 1 Corinthians 2:1, etc. He employs several similar expressions for the sam... [ Continue Reading ]
Them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him [κ α ι ο θ ε ο ς τ ο υ ς κ ο ι μ η θ ε ν τ α ς δ ι α τ ο υ ι η σ ο υ α ξ ε ι σ υ ν α υ τ ω]. (1) Which sleep should be, which have been laid asleep or have fallen asleep, giving the force of the passive. (2) Dia tou Ihsou can by no possibility... [ Continue Reading ]
By the word of the Lord [ε ν λ ο γ ω κ υ ρ ι ο υ]. Or in the word. Logov of a concrete saying, Romans 9:9; Romans 13:9. We do not say this on our own authority. Comp. 1 Corinthians 7:10; 1 Corinthians 7:12; 1 Corinthians 7:25. No recorded saying of the Lord answers to this reference. It may refer to... [ Continue Reading ]
The word of the Lord, ver. 15, is apparently not intended to include the specific details which follow. In that word the revelation was to the effect that all believers simultaneously should share the blessings of the advent. The following description of the Lord's descent from heaven is intended to... [ Continue Reading ]
Together with them [α μ α σ υ ν α υ τ ο ι ς]. %Ama, at the same time, referring to the living. We that are alive shall simultaneously or one and all (comp. Romans 3:12) be caught up. Sun aujtoiv along with them, i e., the dead. Thus ama is to be const. with shall be caught up. The A. V. and Rev. are... [ Continue Reading ]