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A God-Taught Love
Commentators emphasize that the love Paul speaks of is not just a human feeling or ethical duty. The phrase "taught of God" refers to a direct, internal work of the Holy Spirit. Scholars like Calvin say this love is "engraved upon their hearts" at conversion. It's a supernatural, "inbred quality" that comes from God's Spirit, making it a core evidence of genuine faith.
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1 Thessalonians
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Thessalonians 4:9
18th Century
Theologian
But as touching brotherly love. The "peculiar charity and affection which one Christian owes to another." Doddridge. See Barnes o…
AT Robertson
On 1 Thessalonians 4:9
Concerning love of the brethren (περ της φιλαδελφιας). Late word, love of brothers or sisters. In profane Greek (one papyrus examp…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Thessalonians 4:9
19th Century
Bishop
But . . .—This forms the second subject of instruction, following naturally on the first. “We are very glad to hear of so strong a…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Thessalonians 4:9
“Now about” is a frequent Pauline formula for introducing a new subject (4:13; 5:1; cf. 1 Corinthians 7:1, 25; 8:1; 12:1; 16:1, 12). Pa…
John Calvin
On 1 Thessalonians 4:9
16th Century
Theologian
As to brotherly love. Having previously, in lofty terms, commended their love, he now speaks by way of anticipation, saying, …
John Gill
On 1 Thessalonians 4:9
17th Century
Pastor
But as touching brotherly love
Another branch of sanctification; which is distinct from love to God and Christ, thou…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Thessalonians 4:9–12
17th Century
Minister
We should notice what is good in others, and praise them for it, so that we may encourage them to abound in it more and more. All who are savingly …