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Finally then, brothers, we beg and exhort you in the Lord Jesus, that, as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God, -- that you abound more and more.
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A Gentle Call to Grow
Scholars highlight Paul's gentle tone. Instead of issuing harsh commands, he 'beseeches' and 'exhorts' the Thessalonians. He first affirms their current faithful walk before encouraging them to 'abound more and more.' This shows that Christian leadership is often about encouraging progress rather than condemning imperfection, with authority rooted 'in the Lord Jesus.'
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1 Thessalonians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
1 Thessalonians Chapter 4
ANALYSIS OF THE CHAPTER.
This chapter, properly, comprises two parts: first, various practical exhortations…
Finally (λοιπον). Accusative of general reference of λοιπος, as for the rest. It does not mean actual conclusion, but merely a col…
19th Century
Anglican
We now approach the practical portion of the Epistle. The first point on which the Thessalonians need instruction is in the matter of social purity…
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Paul now urges the Thessalonians on to greater spiritual attainments outlined in 3:10–13. His exhortations, introduced by “finally,” are logically …
16th Century
Protestant
Furthermore. This chapter contains various injunctions by which he trains the Thessalonians for a holy life, or confirms them in its pract…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Furthermore then we beseech you, brothers Or request of you in the most kind and tender manner, from real and hearty…
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To abide in the faith of the gospel is not enough; we must abound in the work of faith.
The rule according to which all should walk and act i…
13th Century
Catholic
Previously, the Apostle Paul commended the faithful for their loyalty in the face of trials and for other good practices; here, he warns them to co…
