1 Thessalonians 3:12

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13

After leaving Thessalonica (2:17-3:13)Having reminded the Thessalonians of his work and conduct while among them, Paul now outlines his thoughts and feelings for them since he left. In spite of what his opponents are saying, his failure to return does not mean that he has no interest in them. Several times he has tried to return, but each time something has stopped him (17-18). He wants to have joy, not shame, at Christ’s return, and for this reason he is eager to see his converts grow and... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Thessalonians 3:12

increase . Greek. pleonazo. See Romans 5:20 . love . Same as "charity", 1 Thessalonians 3:6 . toward . App-104 . we = we also. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 1 Thessalonians 3:12

and the Lord make you to increase and abound in love one toward another, and toward all men, even as we also do toward you:In 1 Thessalonians 3:10, Paul had mentioned what might be lacking in their faith, and here is a hint of one area in which they were not perfect. They no doubt loved one another, but Paul prayed that they might "abound and increase, but Paul prayed that they might "abound and increase" in that mutual love; and then, daringly, he extended it to require their love "toward all... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Thessalonians 3:12

12. The "you" in the Greek is emphatically put first; "But" (so the Greek for "and") what concerns "YOU," whether we come or not, "may the Lord make you to increase and abound in love," c. The Greek for "increase" has a more positive force that for "abound" a more comparative force, "make you full (supplying 'that which is lacking,' 1 Thessalonians 3:10) and even abound." "The Lord" may here be the Holy Spirit; so the Three Persons of the Trinity will be appealed to (compare 1 Thessalonians... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Thessalonians 3:2-13

II. PERSONAL COMMENDATIONS AND EXPLANATIONS 1:2-3:13This extended personal section of the epistle contains thanksgivings for the Thessalonian Christians, reminders for them, and concerns that Paul had regarding them. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Thessalonians 3:6-13

2. Joy on hearing about them 3:6-13Paul rejoiced when he heard that the Thessalonians were withstanding persecution. He shared his reaction to this news with them to encourage them to persevere as their afflictions continued. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13

Paul’s prayer 3:11-13This prayer illustrates Paul’s genuine concern for the Thessalonians, and it bridges the narrative material in chapters 1-3 and the parenetic material in chapters 4-5. [Note: Martin, pp. 110-11.] Parenesis consists of exhortations to continue based on previous lessons learned and previous commitments made. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Thessalonians 3:12-13

Paul also prayed that the Lord, not man, would cause the believers’ love to increase and overflow even more among themselves and toward all people. Paul’s love for them did so. He prayed for this so God would strengthen them spiritually to be free from any reasonable charge whenever Christ might return. "Hearts" refers to what we might refer to as "personalities" today. The Greek word, kardia, "refers to the thinking, willing, and feeling dimensions of human existence." [Note: Wanamaker, p.... read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - 1 Thessalonians 3:12

3:12 you, (c-2) 'You' is in contrast with 'our ... to you.' read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13

The Apostle’s Anxiety about his Converts1. Forbear] better, ’endure the suspense.’2. Our fellow-labourer] better, ’God’s fellow-worker’ or ’minister,’ RV. 3. Should be moved] better, ’led astray.’ Afflictions] at the hands of Jews and Gentiles: see Acts 17:5.6. Now when] better, ’as soon as.’ Charity] RV ’love.’8. We live] it puts new life in us. If ye stand fast] better, ’if only ye stand fast.’ The Gk. expresses some doubt and anxiety. 10. ’I pray unceasingly and urgently to the end that I... read more

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