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Not Paul's Rules, But Jesus'
Commentators unanimously stress that the instructions Paul gave were not his personal advice but commands delivered "by the authority of the Lord Jesus." This means the teachings on faith, love, and holy living are binding. As some scholars note, to disregard these apostolic teachings is to disregard Christ himself.
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1 Thessalonians
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Thessalonians 4:2
18th Century
Theologian
For you know what commandments. It was only a short time Paul was with them, and they could not fail to remember the rules of living which…
AT Robertson
On 1 Thessalonians 4:2
What charge (τινας παραγγελιας). Plural, charges or precepts, command (Acts 16:24), prohibition (Acts 5:28…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Thessalonians 4:2
19th Century
Bishop
For you know.—He calls on the Thessalonians’ memory to support his statement, “you received;” at the same time awakening their in…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Thessalonians 4:2
So Paul stimulates his converts’ memory of what he and his companions had told them. He characterizes their previous ministry as a delivering of “i…
John Gill
On 1 Thessalonians 4:2
17th Century
Pastor
For you know what commandments we gave you
When among them; such as those of faith and love, the ordinances of the G…
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…