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Prayer Fuels Ministry
The Apostle Paul, a giant of the faith, urgently asks the church to pray for him and his team. Commentators like Spurgeon and Calvin stress that this is not a mere formality. The prayers of all believers are presented as essential fuel for the effectiveness and protection of Christian ministers, highlighting a profound partnership where ministry leaders depend on the congregation's intercession.
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2 Thessalonians
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Thessalonians 3:1
18th Century
Theologian
Second Thessalonians Chapter 3
Analysis of the Chapter.
This chapter is made up of exhortations and directions regarding the performa…
AT Robertson
On 2 Thessalonians 3:1
Finally (το λοιπον). Accusative of general reference. Cf. λοιπον 1 Thessalonians 4:1.
Pray (πρ…
Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Thessalonians 3:1
19th Century
Preacher
Finally, brethren, pray for us,
"Pray for us," says the apostle, "pray for myself and the brothers who are with me, pray for all th…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Thessalonians 3:1
Eschatological matters were Paul’s main concern in writing this letter. “Finally” indicates that these have in the main been dealt with. Yet an imp…
John Calvin
On 2 Thessalonians 3:1
16th Century
Theologian
Pray for us. Though the Lord powerfully aided him, and though he surpassed all others in earnestness of prayer, he still does not despise …
John Gill
On 2 Thessalonians 3:1
17th Century
Pastor
Finally, brethren, pray for us
The apostle now proceeds to the last and closing part of the epistle, which respects …
Matthew Henry
On 2 Thessalonians 3:1–5
17th Century
Minister
Those who are far apart still may meet together at the throne of grace; and those unable to do or receive any other kindness may, in this way, do a…