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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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Albert Barnes
On 1 Thessalonians 4:1
18th Century
Theologian
1 Thessalonians Chapter 4
ANALYSIS OF THE CHAPTER.
This chapter, properly, comprises two parts: first, various practical exhortations…
AT Robertson
On 1 Thessalonians 4:1
Finally (λοιπον). Accusative of general reference of λοιπος, as for the rest. It does not mean actual conclusion, but merely a col…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Thessalonians 4:1
19th Century
Bishop
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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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Thessalonians 4:1
Paul now urges the Thessalonians on to greater spiritual attainments outlined in 3:10–13. His exhortations, introduced by “finally,” are logically …
John Calvin
On 1 Thessalonians 4:1
16th Century
Theologian
Furthermore. This chapter contains various injunctions by which he trains the Thessalonians for a holy life, or confirms them in its pract…
John Gill
On 1 Thessalonians 4:1
17th Century
Pastor
Furthermore then we beseech you, brothers
Or request of you in the most kind and tender manner, from real and hearty…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Thessalonians 4:1–8
17th Century
Minister
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…