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2 Thessalonians 3:5

2 Thessalonians 3:5
And the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God, and into the patient waiting for Christ.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God,.... By which may be meant either the love with which God is loved. This is the sum and substance of the first and chief commandment in the law,…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

And the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God - So direct your hearts that you may love God. “And into the patient waiting for Christ.” Margin, “patience of Christ.” The marginal reading is in…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

The Lord direct your hearts into the love of God - The love of God is the grand motive and principle of obedience; this must occupy your hearts: the heart is irregular in all its workings; God alone,…

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(or But) the Lord direct your hearts "The Lord" is still Christ: see note, 2Th 3:3.

"May He direct(or guide) you as Lordof His people, Shepherd of the sheep" (John 10). The Apostle expects his…