Direct (κατευθυνα). First aorist active optative of wish for the future as in 2:17; 1 Thessalonians 5:23 from κατευθυν…

And the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God. So direct your hearts that you may love God.

And into the patient waiting…

The Lord — See the note on 2 Thessalonians 3:3. The Person of the Blessed Trinity to whom this guidance directly belon…

Who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil. And we have confidence in the Lord touching you, that ye both do and will do the things which w…

Paul realizes that the Lord’s help is indispensable. His compliment in v.4 does not imply that they are self-sufficient. Therefore he requests the …

And the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God
By which may be meant either the love with which God is loved. …

Those who are far apart still may meet together at the throne of grace; and those unable to do or receive any other kindness may, in this way, do a…

1. Previously, the author instructed them about what will happen in the last days. Here, he instructs them about certain things they particu…