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A Direct Word from God
Paul begins this teaching with the phrase "by the word of the Lord" to give it the highest possible authority. Commentators agree this isn't just Paul's opinion or a reference to a known teaching, but a direct revelation from God. This was meant to give the Thessalonians—and us—complete confidence in the promise that follows.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Thessalonians 4:15
18th Century
Theologian
For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord. By the command, or inspired teaching of the Lord. Professor Bush (Anastasis, p. 265) sup…
AT Robertson
On 1 Thessalonians 4:15
By the word of the Lord (εν λογω Κυριου). We do not know to what word of the Lord Jesus Paul refers, probably Paul meaning only th…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Thessalonians 4:15
19th Century
Bishop
By the word of the Lord.—Literally, in. This is a most direct claim to plenary inspiration. It does not mean “According t…
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Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Thessalonians 4:15
19th Century
Preacher
We shall have no preference over the saints who are sleeping in Jesus, we shall not go before them, and we shall be on a blessed equality with them…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Thessalonians 4:15
The authority that validates Paul’s affirmation in v.14 is nothing less than “the Lord’s own word” (cf. 1:8). Various attempts have been made to id…
John Calvin
On 1 Thessalonians 4:15
16th Century
Theologian
For this we say unto you. He now briefly explains how believers will be raised from death. Now, as he speaks of something very great, incr…
John Gill
On 1 Thessalonians 4:15
17th Century
Pastor
For this we say to you by the word of the Lord
The apostle, delivering something new and extraordinary concerning th…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18
17th Century
Minister
Here is comfort for the relations and friends of those who die in the Lord. Grief for the death of friends is lawful; we may weep for our own loss,…