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1 Thessalonians 5:25

1 Thessalonians 5:25
Brethren, pray for us.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you, Amen. This is the apostle's usual salutation in all his epistles, and the token of the genuineness of them, Th2 3:17. See Gill on Rom 16:20, Co1 15:23,…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Brethren, pray for us - A request which the apostle often makes; notes on Heb 13:18. He was a man of like passions as others: liable to the same temptations; engaged in an arduous work; often called…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Pray for me - Even apostles, while acting under an extraordinary mission, and enjoying the inspiration of the Holy Ghost, felt the necessity of the prayers of the faithful. God requires that his…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

1 Thessalonians 5:23-28

In these words, which conclude this epistle, observe,

I. Paul's prayer for them, Th1 5:23. He had told them, in the beginning of this epistle, that he always made mention of them in his prayers; and,…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

1 Thessalonians 5:25-28

The Conclusion

1Th 5:25-28

The conclusion of the Epistle is very brief. It contains no reference to the autograph signature, which St Paul in 2Th 3:17 and in subsequent letters is careful to notify.…