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May be comforted (παρακληθωσιν). First aorist passive subjunctive of παρακαλεω (for which see 2 Corinthians 1:3–7) in …
Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes
That their hearts might be comforted. Like all other Christians in the times of the apostles, they were doubtless exposed to trials and pe…
Charles Ellicott
CharlesEllicott
Comforted—that is, encouraged, or strengthened, both to stand fast and to advance in the faith.
K…
Charles Spurgeon
CharlesSpurgeon
Set your affection.
Not "your affections." Tie them up into one bundle. Make one of them.
On things above, not on things o…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
Expositor'sBible Commentary
Paul’s concern for his readers was that “they may be encouraged in heart and united in love.” The Greek word for “encouraged” (GK 4151) means “to c…
John Calvin
JohnCalvin
That their hearts may receive consolation. He now indicates what he desires for them and shows that his affection is truly apostolic, for …
John Gill
JohnGill
That their hearts might be comforted
Here follow the reasons why the apostle had so great a conflict, on account of …
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
The soul prospers when we have clear knowledge of the truth as it is in Jesus. It prospers when we not only believe with the heart but are ready, w…
Thomas Aquinas
ThomasAquinas
Previously, Paul commended the condition of those who believe—that is, their state of grace and its Author, Christ. Here, he protects them from wha…
A.T. Robertson
A.T.Robertson