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A Pastor's Heart
Commentators like Calvin and Barnes explain that Paul's statement, "now we live," reveals the heart of a true spiritual leader. His personal joy and sense of vitality were not tied to his own circumstances but were directly linked to the spiritual well-being and faithfulness of the believers he served. His life's meaning was found in their steadfastness.
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1 Thessalonians
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Thessalonians 3:8
18th Century
Theologian
For now we live, if you stand fast in the Lord. This is equivalent to saying, "My life and comfort depend on your stability in the faith, …
AT Robertson
On 1 Thessalonians 3:8
If ye stand fast (εαν υμεις στηκετε). Condition of first class, εαν and present active indicative (correct text, not στηκητε subj.…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Thessalonians 3:8
19th Century
Bishop
Now we live, if.—“Now” contrasts the new life and vigor which the “gospel of their faith and charity” had infused into th…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Thessalonians 3:8
The report helped Paul in his adversity (cf. Acts 18:6, 9–10, 12–13). He was facing physical privations (“distress”; GK 340) and sufferi…
John Calvin
On 1 Thessalonians 3:8
16th Century
Theologian
For now we live. Here it appears even more clearly that Paul almost forgot himself for the sake of the Thessalonians, or, at least, making…
John Gill
On 1 Thessalonians 3:8
17th Century
Pastor
For now we live
Before they were dead men, lifeless, disconsolate, dispirited, carrying about with them the dying of …
Matthew Henry
On 1 Thessalonians 3:6–10
17th Century
Minister
Thankfulness to God is very imperfect in the present state; but one great end of the ministry of the word is to help faith forward. What was the in…