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2 Thessalonians 3:4

2 Thessalonians 3:4
And we have confidence in the Lord touching you, that ye both do and will do the things which we command you.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And we have confidence in the Lord touching you,.... The ground of confidence concerning them was not in themselves, in their grace, and strength, and wisdom, and conduct, and good behaviour; but in…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

And we have confidence in the Lord - Not primarily in you, for you have hearts like others, but in the Lord. It is remarkable that when Paul expresses the utmost confidence in Christians that they…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

And we have confidence - We have no doubt of God's kindness towards you; he loves you, and will support you: and we can confide in you, that ye are now acting as we have desired you, and will continue…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

2 Thessalonians 3:1-5

In these words observe,

I. The apostle desires the prayers of his friends: Finally, brethren, pray for us, Th2 3:1. He always remembered them in his prayers, and would not have them forget him and his…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

And we have confidence in the Lord touching you, that ye both do and will dothe things which we command you "The Lord" is not, as the English phrase may suggest, the objectof this confidence 2Th 3:3…