To which end (εις ο). So Col 1:29. Probably purpose with reference to the contents of verses 5-10. We have had the Thanksgiving (v…

Wherefore also we pray always for you.

That our God would count you worthy of this calling. Marginal note: "or, vouchs…

Therefore — Literally, whereunto — that is, to their being found among the blessed. The word “also” serves to emphasize t…

When the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels, in flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that …

Not content with the certainty of coming glorification, Paul now prays for its realization. Human minds wrestle with the problem of praying for som…

On which account we pray always. So that they may know that they need continual help from God, he declares that he prays on their behalf. …

Wherefore also we pray always for you
Not only observe the above things to your comfort, to support you under suffer…

Believing thoughts and expectations of the second coming of Christ should lead us to pray to God more, for ourselves and others. If there is any go…

1. Previously, the Apostle spoke of how believers are well prepared for the coming judgment; here, he speaks about the form of that judgment…