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Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may run and be glorified, even as also with you;
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
Second Thessalonians Chapter 3
Analysis of the Chapter.
This chapter is made up of exhortations and directions regarding the performa…
Finally (το λοιπον). Accusative of general reference. Cf. λοιπον 1 Thessalonians 4:1.
Pray (πρ…
19th Century
Anglican
Finally — The practical portion is introduced in the same way as in the First Epistle (1 Thessalonians 4:1): “for the …
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Baptist
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…
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…
16th Century
Protestant
Pray for us. Though the Lord powerfully aided him, and though he surpassed all others in earnestness of prayer, he still does not despise …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Finally, brethren, pray for us The apostle now proceeds to the last and closing part of the epistle, which respects …
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…
13th Century
Catholic
Previously, the author instructed them about what will happen in the last days. Here, he instructs them about certain things they particu…
