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An Example for Other Churches
Commentators explain that Paul's 'boasting' about the Thessalonians was not for his own pride. He shared their story with other churches as a powerful example of the gospel's impact, intending to encourage and inspire believers elsewhere to live with similar faithfulness.
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2 Thessalonians
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Thessalonians 1:4
18th Century
Theologian
So that we ourselves glory in you in the churches of God. That is, we mention your example to other churches and glory in it, as an eviden…
AT Robertson
On 2 Thessalonians 1:4
So that (ωστε). Another example of ωστε and the infinitive (ενκαυχασθα) for result as in 1 Thessalonians 1:7 which see…
Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Thessalonians 1:3–7
19th Century
Preacher
As it is meet, because that your faith groweth exceedingly, and the charity of every one of you all toward each other aboundeth; so that we our…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Thessalonians 1:4
In further reference to this radical improvement Paul says, “among God’s churches we boast [GK 1595] about your perseverance and faith.” Why this s…
John Calvin
On 2 Thessalonians 1:4
16th Century
Theologian
So that we ourselves glory in you. He could not have given them higher praise than by saying that he presents them to other churches as an…
John Gill
On 2 Thessalonians 1:4
17th Century
Pastor
So that we ourselves glory in you
Or "of you"; for though they were the subject concerning which, yet not the object in which …
Matthew Henry
On 2 Thessalonians 1:1–4
17th Century
Minister
Where there is the truth of grace, there will be an increase of it. The path of the just is as the shining light, which shines more and more un…