2 Thessalonians 3:16

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 3:1-18

Chapter 3Finally, brethren, pray for us ( 2 Thessalonians 3:1 ),Now again Paul is calling for prayer for him. I think that maybe sometimes we are guilty of not praying for those in spiritual leadership feeling they've got it made. Far from the truth. Those in the position of spiritual leadership really have probably greater trials, greater temptations than the average person. Satan, I think, works harder against spiritual leadership. How many pastors have fallen in the snare of the devil?... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - 2 Thessalonians 3:1-18

2 Thessalonians 3:1-2 . Finally, brethren, pray for us. This request is of constant occurrence. Ephesians 6:18-19. Paul often ascribes his preservation to the prayers of the saints. He solicits prayer that the Lord would go before his messengers in all places, and clear the race ground of all opposing powers, that the word might be glorified in the conversion of multitudes. His personal preservation he makes but a secondary consideration, to the advancement of the Redeemer’s kingdom. For... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - 2 Thessalonians 3:16

2 Thessalonians 3:16Now the Lord of Peace Himself give you peace always by all means Peace from the Lord of peaceThere is another reading of this passage, which modern editors have preferred, and I think with good reason; for πρόπῳ they substituted πότῳ--“in every place” for “by all means.” The expression in our version may, no doubt, have a good and important sense; but it sounds like a tame addition to the words which have preceded. The other suggests a new thought, which enlarges and... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 3:16

16 Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all. Ver. 16. Now the Lord, &c. ] He begins, continues, and concludes with fervent prayer. All our sacrifices should be salted with salt, perfumed with this incense of prayer, Colossians 3:17 . The Lord be with you all ] Thus he poureth out his affection, by prayer upon prayer for them. A sweet closing up! read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - 2 Thessalonians 3:16

the Lord of: Psalms 72:3, Psalms 72:7, Isaiah 9:6, Isaiah 9:7, Zechariah 6:13, Luke 2:14, John 14:27, Romans 15:33, Romans 16:20, 1 Corinthians 14:33, 2 Corinthians 5:19-Ecclesiastes :, 2 Corinthians 13:11, Ephesians 2:14-Esther :, 1 Thessalonians 5:23, Hebrews 7:2, Hebrews 13:20 give: Numbers 6:26, Judges 6:24, *marg. Psalms 29:11, Psalms 85:8-2 Samuel :, Isaiah 26:12, Isaiah 45:7, Isaiah 54:10, Isaiah 66:12, Haggai 2:9, John 16:33, Romans 1:7, Philippians 4:7-1 Samuel : The Lord be: 2... read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - 2 Thessalonians 3:16

Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all.The Lord of peace — Christ.Give you peace by all means — In every way and manner. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Thessalonians 3:16

7. Benedictory and salutatory conclusion, 2 Thessalonians 3:16-18. 16. Lord of peace Christ; as the Father, or rather, the Trinity, is the God of peace, 1 Thessalonians 5:23. Give you peace See note, 1 Thessalonians 5:23. By all means In every way; by the mutual performance of every duty. All Both the reproved and the approved. read more