The assembling of ourselves together [ε π ι σ υ ν α φ ω γ η ν ε α υ τ ω ν]. Episunagwgh only here and 2 Thessalonians 2:1, see note. The act of assembling, although some explain assembly. The antithesis is, "not forsaking assembling, but exhorting in assembly." L?n aptly says that the idea of apostasy which would be conveyed by the rendering assembly or congregation is excluded by eqov habit or custom, which implies an often recurring act on the part of the same persons.

As the manner of some is [κ α θ ω ς ε θ ο ς τ ι σ ι ν]. For manner rend. custom. Lit. as is custom unto some. Eqov mostly in Luke and Acts. Comp. Luke 1:9; John 19:40.

Ye see the day approaching (blepete ejggizousan thn hJmeran). The day of Christ's second coming, bringing with it the judgment of Israel. He could say "ye see," because they were familiar with Christ's prophecy concerning the destruction of the temple; and they would see this crisis approaching in the disturbances which heralded the Jewish war.

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