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Prayer is a Two-Way Street
After praying for the Thessalonians, Paul immediately asks them to pray for him. Commentators see this as a beautiful example of mutual spiritual support. It demonstrates that prayer is not just something leaders do for the congregation, but a vital ministry that all believers, regardless of status, share with one another as an expression of love and fellowship.
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1 Thessalonians
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Thessalonians 5:25
18th Century
Theologian
Brethren pray for us. A request which the apostle often makes. See Barnes on Hebrews 13:18.
He was a man of like passions as others…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Thessalonians 5:25
19th Century
Bishop
Pray for us.—Taken in conjunction with what follows, this probably is a petition for remembrance in the great public service.
Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Thessalonians 5:23–26
19th Century
Preacher
And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Thessalonians 5:25
Following his prayer, Paul offers his readers opportunity to reciprocate along three lines. First, he requests prayer for himself and his fellow mi…
John Gill
On 1 Thessalonians 5:25
17th Century
Pastor
Brethren, pray for us .
] Which is added with great beauty and propriety, after the apostle had so earnestly and aff…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Thessalonians 5:23–28
17th Century
Minister
The apostle prays that they might be sanctified more perfectly, for the best are sanctified only in part while in this world; therefore, we should …