2 Thessalonians 3:11

For we hear that there are some,.... This is the reason of the order or command given in Th2 3:6 for withdrawing from disorderly persons. When the apostle was with them, he observed that there were…

For we hear - It is not known in what way this was made known to Paul, whether by Timothy, or by some other one. He had no doubt of its truth, and he seems to have been prepared to believe it the more…

For we hear that there are some - It is very likely that St. Paul kept up some sort of correspondence with the Thessalonian Church; for he had heard every thing that concerned their state, and it was…

The apostle having commended their obedience for the time past, and mentioned his confidence in their obedience for the time to come, proceeds to give them commands and directions to some who were…

For we hear thatthere are some which walk among you disorderly Rather, we hear of some walking, &c. It was not simply that the Apostle heard that there were such people at Thessalonica; he knew about…