1 Thessalonians 3:12

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 1 Thessalonians 3:12

(12) And the Lord make you.—The word you in the Greek is emphatic and stands first. The wish in the previous verse concerned the writers:” But you (whether we come or not) may the Lord make,” &c. By “the Lord” here St. Paul seems to mean not only the Son: the word appears to be an equivalent for the name of God.Increase and abound.—These words make the readers think first of progress and then of the state to which the progress will bring them—“Multiply you in love until you have enough and... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 3:6-13

Chapter 8LOVE AND PRAYERS1 Thessalonians 3:6-13 (R.V.)THESE verses present no peculiar difficulty to the expositor. They illustrate the remark of Bengel that the First Epistle to the Thessalonians is characterised by a kind of unmixed sweetness, -a quality which is insipid to those who are indifferent to the relations in which it is displayed, but which can never lose its charm for simple, kindly, Christian heartsIt is worth observing that Paul wrote to the Thessalonians the moment Timothy... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13

III. AFFLICTIONS AND COMFORT CHAPTER 3 1. Timotheus, Paul’s messenger 1 Thessalonians 3:1-5 ) 2. His return with good tidings and the apostle’s comfort and joy 1 Thessalonians 3:6-10 ) 3. This earnest desire 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13 ) 1 Thessalonians 3:1-5 His longing for the beloved Thessalonians and his solicitude for them became so great that he could no longer forbear and he decided to be left alone in Athens and send Timotheus to Thessalonica. He knew they had great afflictions and... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - 1 Thessalonians 3:12

3:12 {3} And the Lord make you to increase and abound in love one toward another, and toward all [men], even as we [do] toward you:(3) Another part of the epistle, in which he speaks of the duties of a Christian life. And he shows that the perfection of a Christian life consists in two things, that is, in charity toward all men, and inward purity of the heart. And the accomplishment of these things is nonetheless deferred to the next coming of Christ, who will then perfect his work by the same... read more

L.M. Grant

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13

Paul had been driven by persecution from Thessalonica, then from Berea to Athens. Alone at Athens for a time (Acts 17:1-34), he sent word for Silas and Timothy to come to him with all speed (17:15). Evidently Timothy at least had done so. As to Silas, it does not seem clear. But Paul sent Timothy then from Athens to Thessalonica, though unable to go himself and no doubt loathe to be without the help of Timothy. Later both Silas and Timothy rejoined Paul at Corinth (Acts 18:5), but as to the... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13

PERSONAL AND CONGRATULATORY PAUL’S DESIRE TO REVISIT THE CHURCH (1 Thessalonians 2:17-19 ) Satan hindered in the execution of this desire in ways indicated in Acts 17:0 , specifically, by stirring up opposition on the part of the Jews. Observe the teaching here as to the personality of Satan, his hatred of the true church, and the power he has to use agents in opposition to it. Paul’s desire to visit the church is explained by his interest in the saints (1 Thessalonians 2:19 ). Observe... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13

Chapter 3 He craveth their prayers for himself, 3 testifieth what confidence he hath in them, 5 maketh request to God in their behalf, 6 giveth them divers precepts, especially to shun idleness, and ill company, 16 and last of all concludeth with prayer and salutation. 1. Finally [the word used by one who is rapidly proceeding to the end of what he has to say], brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified [a delicate reference here to the... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13

(11) ¶ Now God himself and our Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ, direct our way unto you. (12) And the Lord make you to increase and abound in love one toward another, and toward all men, even as we do toward you: (13) To the end he may stablish your hearts unblameable in holiness before God, even our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all his saints. Some have thought, that the whole Persons of the Godhead are included in this prayer of the Apostle. God himself the Holy Ghost... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 3:12

And may the Lord multiply you. That is, increase the number of Christians among you. (Witham) ==================== read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13

11-13 Prayer is religious worship, and all religious worship is due unto God only. Prayer is to be offered to God as our Father. Prayer is not only to be offered in the name of Christ, but offered up to Christ himself, as our Lord and our Saviour. Let us acknowledge God in all our ways, and he will direct our paths. Mutual love is required of all Christians. And love is of God, and is fulfilling the gospel as well as the law. We need the Spirit's influences in order to our growth in grace; and... read more

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