May the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God and to the steadfastness of Christ. (1-5) He charges them to withdraw from disorderly walkers, particularly from the lazy and busybodies. 2 Thes. iii:5). New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Finally, brothers and sisters, pray for us, so that the word of the Lord may spread rapidly and be glorified everywhere, just as it is among you, The Lord be with all of you. Follow us and stay up to date They had received further news about the Thessalonians while they werestill in *Corinth city. May the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God and to the steadfastness of Christ. These two letters to the Thessalonians may be the earliest of theletters of Paul that we have. may Christ, who is faithful (2 Thessalonians 3:3), direct. 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15 Jim Gallagher. * [3:1–18] The final chapter urges the Thessalonians to pray for Paul and his colleagues (2 Thes 3:1–2) and reiterates confidence in the Thessalonians (2 Thes 3:3–5), while admonishing them about a specific problem in their community that has grown out of the intense eschatological speculation, namely, not to work but to … 6 Now we command you, beloved, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from believers who are living in idleness and not according to the tradition that And the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God. These words, however, themselves shew that Paul was more anxious as to others than as to himself. they received from us. Malicious men directed against him the stings of their malignity; the whole violence And we have confidence in the Lord about you, that you are doing and will do the things that we command.     “Toute la violence et impetuosite;” — “The whole violence and impetuosity.” 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.     “Voyci donc les bournes qu’il limite, et pour soy et pour eux: pour soy, de ne commander rien que par le Seigneur: a eux, de ne rendre obeissance sinon au Seigneur;” — “Mark then the limits which he prescribes both for himself and for them: for himself, not to command anything but by the Lord: for them, not to render obedience except to the Lord.” of it fell upon him. Thanksgiving and prayer 2:13-17 A. Thanksgiving for calling 2:13-15 B. From this it is manifest, how very far he is from seeking dominion for himself peculiarly. With chapter 3 Paul begins to bring this epistle to a close, but in doing so, we are privileged to see a wonderful model as Paul demonstrates how his team’s confidence lay not in human plans, promotion, programs, or human personalities, but in the Lord Himself. 2 Thessalonians Chapters « Prev; 1; 2; 3; Next » 1 Finally, brothers, pray for us that the Lord's message may spread quickly, and be received with honour as it was among you;. 2 Thessalonians 3:3, KJV: "But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil." 12Now such persons we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ to do their work quietly and to earn their own living. 5 And the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God, and into the patient waiting for Christ. 2 Thessalonians 3:3, NASB: "But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen and protect you from the evil one." False alarms had affected their patience of hope in the Lord Jesus Christ. 4And we have confidence in the Lord concerning you, that you are doing and will go on doing the things that we command. At the same time the expression might be explained as meaning, the patience of Christ — that which Christ’s doctrine begets in us; but I prefer to understand it as referring to the hope of ultimate redemption. 2 Thessalonians 3:5, NIV: "May the Lord direct your hearts into God's love and Christ's perseverance." For provided i. 4 Dr. Constable's Notes on 2 Thessalonians 2020 Edition IV. Reciprocal prayer 3:1-5 1. 697697 1 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 all men have not faith. Also the apostle knew the Thessalonians well enough to know that they would make the choices that would release the power of God, by their obedience. Finally, brothers and sisters, pray for us, so that the word of the Lord may spread rapidly and be glorified everywhere, just as it is among you, 2 and that we may be rescued from wicked and evil people; for not all have faith. "BUT the Lord direct your hearts into the Love of God and into the Patience of Christ" (2 Thess. And into the stedfastness of Christ. 1 Chronicles 29:18. 2 Thessalonians 3:5. Here, accordingly, he marks out limits for himself as to enjoining, and for them as to obeying — that it should be only in the 2 Thessalonians 3 - Working While Waiting - 7/24/16 Turn with me to the book of 2 Thessalonians, chapter 3. Lord of all hopefulness, Lord of all joy: Lord of all hopefulness, Lord of all joy: English: Jan Struther (Joyce Placzek), 1901-1953: 10.11.11.11: 2 Thessalonians 3:8 (16-18) Commentary on 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 (Read 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5) 2 Thessalonians 3:5, ESV: "May the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God and to the steadfastness of Christ." Into the love of God. The term evil may refer as well to the thing, that is, malice, as to the persons of the wicked. 3:3: “But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen and protect you from the evil one.” In 1 Thessalonians 5:24, Paul reminded these new believers who were enduring persecution, “Faithful is He who calls you, and He also will bring it to pass.” Here, he again reminds them of this comforting truth, “the Lord is faithful.” 13Brothers and sisters, do not be weary in doing what is right. Prayer for the missionaries 3:1-2 2. All, therefore, that do not observe this limitation, do to no purpose resort to Paul’s example, with the view of binding the Church and subjecting it to their laws. Paul knew that the success of his ministry in some measure depended on the prayers of God’s people. 1 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 all men have not faith. (2 Thessalonians 3:3-5 RSV) God is faithful! But we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you withdraw from every brother who walks disorderly and not according to the tradition which he received from us.a. Church discipline 3:6 … It was not only a command, but it was also made in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.b. 2 Thessalonians 2 Chapter 3 In the close of the foregoing chapter, the apostle had prayed earnestly for the Thessalonians, and now he desires their prayers, encouraging them to trust in God, to which he subjoins … 2 Thessalonians 3:3-5: Adoration and Praise; Opening of the Year; … The same three, Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy sent the letter. doubt or distrust. God is faithful, who will not suffer 2 Thessalonians 3:5. 2Th iiTh ii th) Christian Bible Study Resources, Dictionary, Concordance and Search Tools Copy Copy this text Embed code ... 2 Thessalonians 3:16 January 31, 2010 • Jim Gallagher. 2 Thessalonians 3:5. He will never fail you but will always deliver you, if you trust him. 10For even when we were with you, we gave you this command: Anyone unwilling to work should not eat. In following up with prayer his 2 Thessalonians 3 - Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have [free] course, and be glorified, even as [it is] with you: 16 Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in all ways. May the Lord direct, i.e. This is the mark in every letter of mine; it is the way I write. he admonishes us that we must not relax in eagerness of prayer on the ground that we cherish good hope. 7For you yourselves know how you ought to imitate us; we were not idle when we were with you, 2 Thessalonians 3:3-5 But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil. you to be tried above that ye are able to bear. 3 But God is faithful. For the confidence which he says he has respecting them, made them much more ready to obey than if he had required obedience from them in a way of 3 But the Lord is faithful; he will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one. 2 Thessalonians 3 Jim Gallagher. 9This was not because we do not have that right, but in order to give you an example to imitate. Jim Gallagher Share Facebook Twitter Link. 5May the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God and to the steadfastness of Christ. You do not have to worry about him. Finally, brethren, pray for us: Paul constantly asked other Christians to pray for him (Romans 15:30, 2 Corinthians 1:11, Ephesians 6:18-19, Philippians 1:19, Colossians 4:3, 1 Thessalonians 5:25, and Philemon 1:22). The apostle expresses confidence in the Thessalonians, and prays for them. And the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God, and into the patient waiting for Christ. 15Do not regard them as enemies, but warn them as believers. With these words Paul exhorted the Thessalonian believers. 18The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with all of you. 3But the Lord is faithful; he will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one. Read more Share Copy 698698 1 Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him, 2 That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that the day of Christ is at hand. 2 Thessalonians 3:3-5. 2 Thessalonians 3: 3-5 5785. Waiting for Following the prayer which concluded the previous chapter, Paul, in this, urgently requested that the Thessalonians would continue to pray for him (2 Thessalonians 3:1-5).Various practical exhortations were then given (2 Thessalonians 3:6-15), especially with regard to busybodies and idlers.Paul's autographic attestation and benediction (2 Thessalonians … 14 Take note of those who do not obey what we say in this letter; have nothing to do with them, so that they may be ashamed. Prayer for the Thessalonians 3:3-5 B. expression of confidence, That you withdraw from every brother who walks disorderly: Paul defined t… 17 I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. 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