That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.
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Gill's Exposition
That ye would walk worthy of God,.... In imitation of him; not of his perfections, which are inimitable, but of his works; and these not of his power and wisdom, but those of kindness and beneficence,…
Barnes' Notes
That ye would walk worthy of God ... - That you would live in such a manner as would honor God, who has chosen you to be his friends; notes, Eph 4:1. A child “walks worthy of a parent” when he lives…
Adam Clarke
That ye would walk worthy of God - That they should, in every respect, act up to their high calling, that it would not be a reproach to the God of holiness to acknowledge them as his sons and…
In these words the apostle reminds the Thessalonians of the manner of his conversation among them. And,
I. He mentions the gentleness of their behaviour: We were gentle among you, Th1 2:7. He showed…
Cambridge Bible
that ye would walk worthy of God Better, in order that ye should, and worthily (R. V.) "Walk" is the common Hebrew and O.T. figure for the conduct of life.
It was God'smessage the apostles of Christ…
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