IThes.3.11
3:11 Paul’s prayer to return to Thessalonica very soon (3:10) is directed both to the Father and the Lord Jesus, implying Jesus’ divinity.
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3:11 Paul’s prayer to return to Thessalonica very soon (3:10) is directed both to the Father and the Lord Jesus, implying Jesus’ divinity.
3:12 A characteristic of this church was their love for one another as members of God’s family (4:9; 2 Thes 1:3-4). Paul prays that their love will grow and overflow toward those outside the Christian community (cp. 1 Thes 5:15; Gal 6:10; 2 Tim 2:24; Titus 3:2) even in the face of persecution.
3:13 In the final part of this prayer (3:11-13), Paul prays that their hearts—their conduct and moral resolve (Matt 5:8; Acts 15:9; Heb 10:22)—might be strong, blameless, and holy. • When Jesus comes, he will be accompanied by all his holy people, possibly a reference to angels (Deut 33:2; Ps 89:5, 7; Dan 4:13; 8:13; Matt 13:41; Mark 8:38; 13:26-27; 2 Thes 1...
3:13 In the final part of this prayer (3:11-13), Paul prays that their hearts—their conduct and moral resolve (Matt 5:8; Acts 15:9; Heb 10:22)—might be strong, blameless, and holy. • When Jesus comes, he will be accompanied by all his holy people, possibly a reference to angels (Deut 33:2; Ps 89:5, 7; Dan 4:13; 8:13; Matt 13:41; Mark 8:38; 13:26-27; 2 Thes 1:7).
3:1-5 After preaching in Berea, Paul had departed from Macedonia and sailed to Athens, instructing Silas and Timothy to join him soon (Acts 17:13-15). Timothy returned to Thessalonica (1 Thes 3:2), as Paul’s anxiety for the Thessalonian church had intensified (3:1, 5).
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