And.—The logic of an expre ion like, “Do this, and may you be happy,” lies in the writer’s own connection with both the command an…

Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men. See that none re…

Having concluded his assorted suggestions for practical improvement, Paul looks to God to grant these objectives in the light of the Lord’s return …

Now the God of peace himself. Having given various injunctions, he now proceeds to prayer. And unquestionably, doctrine is disseminated in…

And the very God of peace
Or "the God of peace himself". The apostle follows his exhortations with prayer to God, kn…

The apostle prays that they might be sanctified more perfectly, for the best are sanctified only in part while in this world; therefore, we should …

Earlier, he showed them how they should remain subject to their bishops. Here he makes the same point from another point of view. Regarding this, h…