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A Firm and Loving Appeal
Scholars note that Paul uses both a "command," asserting his apostolic authority, and an "exhortation," a heartfelt plea. He grounds this appeal "in the Lord Jesus Christ," reminding the idle that their shared faith calls them to a different way of life. This wasn't just a personal preference but a directive rooted in their identity as believers.
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2 Thessalonians
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Thessalonians 3:12
18th Century
Theologian
Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus, etc. A more solemn command and appeal to do what he had before enjoined on…
AT Robertson
On 2 Thessalonians 3:12
We command and exhort (παραγγελλομεν κα παρακαλουμεν). Paul asserts his authority as an apostle and pleads as a man and minister.<…
Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Thessalonians 3:12
19th Century
Preacher
The best bread and the sweetest is our own. We are to work for it. We are to work with quietness. I suppose to some that is very hard work, but the…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Thessalonians 3:12
Here the previously given rule (v.10) is repeated because of reports that the problem of loafing had recurred. People who came from Thessalonica to…
John Calvin
On 2 Thessalonians 3:12
16th Century
Theologian
Now we command such. He corrects both of the faults he had mentioned—a blustering restlessness and withdrawal from useful employment. Acco…
John Gill
On 2 Thessalonians 3:12
17th Century
Pastor
Now them that are such
For this was not the case and character of them all. Did such practices generally obtain, no …
Matthew Henry
On 2 Thessalonians 3:6–15
17th Century
Minister
Those who have received the gospel are to live according to the gospel. Those who could work, and would not, were not to be maintained in idleness.…