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Faithful is he that calleth you, who will also do it.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Faithful (πιστος). God, he means, who calls and will carry through . 1 The alonians 5:25

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Faithful is he that calleth you. That is, your sanctification after all depends on Him, and as He has begun a work of grace in your hearts…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Faithful is he.—A reason for hoping confidently that they will be blamelessly preserved. God would forfeit His character for keep…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

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…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

To Paul, utterance of a prayer was not the end, but only the means to it. One who asks God for something can anticipate the fulfillment of that req…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Faithful is he that hath called you. As he has shown by his prayer what care he exercised regarding the welfare of the Thessalonians, so h…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Faithful is he that calleth you
Into the fellowship of his Son, and to his kingdom and glory, and who continues to d…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

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 …

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

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…

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