2 Thessalonians 2:15

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 2 Thessalonians 2:15

(15) Therefore, brethren, stand fast.—Such an exhortation is, in itself, conclusive against a theory of irreversible predestination. “Because God chose you from eternity, and called you in time, therefore stand your ground.” If it were impossible for them to quit their ground, it would be needless to exhort them to maintain it. If it were possible for them to quit their ground, and yet be as well off after all, it would be needless also. At the same time, the “therefore” draws a conclusion, not... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17

The Second Advent 2 Thessalonians 2:1 'Our gathering together!' These words touch a note which ought to find a response in every part of the world. Man is a social being; and, go where you will, people as a rule like 'gathering together'. Christmas, e.g., is peculiarly a time when English people like to 'gather together'; it is the season when family meetings have become a national institution, in town and country, among rich and poor. It is indeed the one time in the twelvemonth, with many,... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17

Chapter 21THE THEOLOGY OF PAUL2 Thessalonians 2:13-17 (R.V.)THE first part of this chapter is mysterious, awful, and oppressive. It deals with the principle of evil in the world, its secret working, its amazing power, its final embodiment in the man of sin, and its decisive overthrow at the Second Advent. The characteristic action of this evil principle is deceit. It deludes men, and they become its victims. True, it can only delude those who lay themselves open to its approach by an aversion... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17

III. THANKSGIVING, PRAYER, EXHORTATIONS AND CONCLUSIONS CHAPTERS 2:13-3:18 1. Thanksgiving and prayer (2 Thessalonians 2:13-17 ) 2. Prayer for the Word and for deliverance (2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 ) 3. Exhortations (2 Thessalonians 3:6-15 ) 4. Conclusions (2 Thessalonians 3:16-18 ) 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17 What blessed reasons are stated here to give thanks to God for what He has done for us and for all who believe! Brethren, beloved of the Lord, this is what believers are. Chosen we are to... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - 2 Thessalonians 2:15

2:15 {11} Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle.(11) The conclusion: it remains then that we continue in the doctrine which was delivered to us by the mouth and writings of the apostles, through the free good will of God, who comforts us with an invincible hope, and that we also continue in all godliness our whole life long. read more

L.M. Grant

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17

In the first twelve verses of this chapter we are now presented with the striking, central message of the epistle. These things are not intended to satisfy indolent curiosity or to stir the excitement of the flesh at prospects so impressive as these must be. Therefore the apostle has first sought to put souls under the pure light of the presence of God in contrasting the end of the wicked and that of the saints. Prophecy should always produce in us a wholesome self-judgment and practical... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17

THE REVELATION OF THE MAN OF SIN At this chapter we have the reference to the false teachers and their teaching. The first two verses should be read in the Revised Version which brings out the meaning clearer, for what the false teachers said was, that “the Day of the Lord is now present.” Therefore what the apostle announces to take place before that “Day” comes, does not apply to the coming of Christ for his church, (an event which, so far as we know, may be very near), but the... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17

(13) ¶ But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth: (14) Whereunto he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. (15) Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle. (16) ¶ Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - 2 Thessalonians 2:13-15

13-15 When we hear of the apostacy of many, it is a great comfort and joy, that there is a remnant according to the election of grace, which does and shall persevere; especially we should rejoice, if we have reason to hope that we are of that number. The preservation of the saints, is because God loved them with an everlasting love, from the beginning of the world. The end and the means must not be separated. Faith and holiness must be joined together as well as holiness and happiness. The... read more

Frank Binford Hole

F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 2:1-99

2Thess 2 WITH THE OPENING verses of the second chapter we reach the matter which was the occasion of the writing of this epistle. Mischief-makers had been at work, endeavouring to persuade the Thessalonians that they had already passed into the day of the Lord, though they knew well that the day of the Lord brought heavy judgments with it, and that it would come as a thief in the night. (See 1Thess 5.1-5.3 ). Those who were attempting to lead them astray evidently reasoned that the... read more

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