2 Thessalonians 3:1-18
EXHORTATIONS, REBUKES, AND BENEDICTION 2. Unreasonable] almost 'outrageous.' FAITH] better, 'the Faith.'... [ Continue Reading ]
EXHORTATIONS, REBUKES, AND BENEDICTION 2. Unreasonable] almost 'outrageous.' FAITH] better, 'the Faith.'... [ Continue Reading ]
EVIL] RV 'the evil _one._'... [ Continue Reading ]
PATIENT WAITING FOR] better, 'the patience of.'... [ Continue Reading ]
Evidently disorder in the Church had increased since the First Epistle was written. WITHDRAW YOURSELVES] or, 'shun.'... [ Continue Reading ]
Cp. 1 Thessalonians 2:9.... [ Continue Reading ]
POWER] better, 'the right.' We have the right to be supported, but for the sake of example we waived it in your case (1 Corinthians 9:3).... [ Continue Reading ]
WORKING NOT AT ALL.. BUSY-BODIES] i.e. neglecting their own work (in view of a supposed immediate Advent), but interfering with that of others.... [ Continue Reading ]
BY ALL MEANS] better, 'in all places,' or, 'in all, ways.'... [ Continue Reading ]
St. Paul wrote the body of his letters through a secretary, but he added a few words in his own large handwriting, in order that his correspondents might know them to be genuine (1 Corinthians 16:21; 2 Thessalonians 2:2; Colossians 4:18). SO I WRITE] better, 'this is my handwriting.'... [ Continue Reading ]