1 Thessalonians 5:14

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - 1 Thessalonians 5:1-28

1 Thessalonians 5:1-2 . Of the times and seaso n s, ye have no need that I write to you. Paul as a prophet might have said much concerning the dispensations of providence which should attend the church, but it is best to wait till the Lord shall open the sealed book. The seasons, or opportunities to correct the wicked, and reveal righteousness to the saints, are divided here, and given in the plural number, for heaven will meet the multifarious states and wants of the church with a... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - 1 Thessalonians 5:14

1 Thessalonians 5:14Now we exhort you, brethren, war them that are unruly--The verse contains four distinct, but coordinate and mutually connected exhortations.I. “Warn them that are unruly.” In pursuing peace, fidelity was not to be sacrificed; and one of the methods in which Christian peace might be promoted was the faithful and tender rebuke of those whose quarrelsome temper or wayward conduct disturbed fraternal harmony. The “unruly” were such as, either from lax principles with respect to... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 5:14

14 Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men . Ver. 14. Warn them that are unruly ] Cry Cave miser, Beware the wretch, stop them in their cursed career, tell them that hell gapes for them, and is but a little before them; snatch them out of the fire, saving them with fear,Judges 1:23; Judges 1:23 . Neglect of private admonition, how it stings the consciences of the best at death, see Mr Hiron’s Life... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - 1 Thessalonians 5:14

exhort: or, beseech, Romans 12:1 you: 1 Thessalonians 5:12 warn: Jeremiah 6:12, Ezekiel 3:17-Ecclesiastes :, Ezekiel 33:3-1 Samuel :, Acts 20:27, Acts 20:31, 1 Corinthians 4:14, Colossians 1:28 that: Titus 1:6, Titus 1:10 unruly: or, disorderly, 2 Thessalonians 3:11-1 Chronicles : comfort: 1 Thessalonians 2:7-2 Kings :, Isaiah 35:3, Isaiah 35:4, Isaiah 40:1, Isaiah 40:2, Isaiah 40:11, Ezekiel 34:16, Matthew 12:20, Luke 22:32, John 21:15-Esther :, Romans 14:1, Romans 15:1-Leviticus :,... read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - 1 Thessalonians 5:14

Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.Warn the disorderly — Them that stand, as it were, out of their rank in the spiritual warfare. Some such were even in that church.The feeble-minded — Literally, them of little soul; such as have no spiritual courage. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Thessalonians 5:14

14. Exhort you Conybeare heads this with a title indicating that it is addressed “to the presbyters.” And undoubtedly the functionaries implied in 1 Thessalonians 5:12 would be the proper persons to take these words especially to themselves. Yet we lack any word to authorize any limitation of the words to them. They are addressed to all persons in the Church able to receive and perform the duties aright. Unruly Dr. Clarke, with some plausibility, treats the terms of this verse as being ... read more