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Exhortations to Holiness; Caution against Impurity. (a. d. 51.)
EXHORTATIONS TO HOLINESS; CAUTION AGAINST IMPURITY. (A. D. 51.) Here we have, I. An exhortation to abound in holiness, to abound more and more in that which is good, 1 Thessalonians 4:1-2. We may observe, 1. The manner…
Brotherly Love. (a. d. 51.)
BROTHERLY LOVE. (A. D. 51.) In these words the apostle mentions the great duties, I. Of brotherly love. This he exhorts them to increase in yet more and more. The exhortation is introduced, not with a compliment, but wi…
State of Departed Saints. (a. d. 51.)
STATE OF DEPARTED SAINTS. (A. D. 51.) In these words the apostle comforts the Thessalonians who mourned for the death of their relations and friends that died in the Lord. His design is to dissuade them from excessive g…
The Coming of Christ. (a. d. 51.)
THE COMING OF CHRIST. (A. D. 51.) In these words observe, I. The apostle tells the Thessalonians it was needless or useless to enquire about the particular time of Christ's coming: Of the times and seasons you need not…
Watchfulness and Sobriety. (a. d. 51.)
WATCHFULNESS AND SOBRIETY. (A. D. 51.) On what had been said, the apostle grounds seasonable exhortations to several needful duties. I. To watchfulness and sobriety, 1 Thessalonians 5:6. These duties are distinct, yet t…
Various Exhortations; Duty towards Fellow-Christians. (a. d. 51.)
VARIOUS EXHORTATIONS; DUTY TOWARDS FELLOW-CHRISTIANS. (A. D. 51.) In these words the apostle exhorts the Thessalonians to several duties. I. Towards those who were nearly related one to another. Such should comfort them…
Various Short Exhortations. (a. d. 51.)
VARIOUS SHORT EXHORTATIONS. (A. D. 51.) Here we have divers short exhortations, that will not burden our memories, but will be of great use to direct the motions of our hearts and lives; for the duties are of great impo…
Paul's Prayer for the Thessalonians. (a. d. 51.)
PAUL'S PRAYER FOR THE THESSALONIANS. (A. D. 51.) In these words, which conclude this epistle, observe, I. Paul's prayer for them, 1 Thessalonians 5:23. He had told them, in the beginning of this epistle, that he always…
Introduction. (a. d. 52.)
INTRODUCTION. (A. D. 52.) Here we have, I. The introduction (2 Thessalonians 1:1-2), in the same words as in the former epistle, from which we may observe that as this apostle did not count it grievous to him to write t…
Prospect of Persecuted Saints. (a. d. 52.)
PROSPECT OF PERSECUTED SAINTS. (A. D. 52.) Having mentioned their persecutions and tribulations, which they endured principally for the cause of Christ, the apostle proceeds to offer several things for their comfort und…
The Apostle Prayer. (a. d. 52.)
THE APOSTLE PRAYER. (A. D. 52.) In these verses the apostle again tells the Thessalonians of his earnest and constant prayer for them. He could not be present with them, yet he had a constant remembrance of them; they w…
Cautions against False Alarm. (a. d. 52.)
CAUTIONS AGAINST FALSE ALARM. (A. D. 52.) From these words it appears that some among the Thessalonians had mistaken the apostle's meaning, in what he had written in his former epistle about the coming of Christ, by thi…
Apostasy Foretold. (a. d. 52.)
APOSTASY FORETOLD. (A. D. 52.) In these words the apostle confutes the error against which he had cautioned them, and gives the reasons why they should not expect the coming of Christ as just at hand. There were several…
Apostasy Foretold. (a. d. 52.)
APOSTASY FORETOLD. (A. D. 52.) Here observe, I. The consolation the Thessalonians might take against the terrors of this apostasy, 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14. For they were chosen to salvation, and called to the obtaining…
Apostolic Prayer. (a. d. 52.)
APOSTOLIC PRAYER. (A. D. 52.) In these words we have the apostle's earnest prayer for them, in which observe, I. To whom he prays: Our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father. We may and should direct our pr…
The Apostle's Pious Request. (a. d. 52.)
THE APOSTLE'S PIOUS REQUEST. (A. D. 52.) In these words observe, I. The apostle desires the prayers of his friends: Finally, brethren, pray for us, 2 Thessalonians 3:1. He always remembered them in his prayers, and woul…
Cautions to the Disorderly. (a. d. 52.)
CAUTIONS TO THE DISORDERLY. (A. D. 52.) 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…
Apostolic Benediction. (a. d. 52.)
APOSTOLIC BENEDICTION. (A. D. 52.) In this conclusion of the epistle we have the apostle's benediction and prayers for these Thessalonians. Let us desire them for ourselves and our friend. There are three blessings pron…
The Inscription and Apostolic Benediction. (a. d. 64.)
THE INSCRIPTION AND APOSTOLIC BENEDICTION. (A. D. 64.) Here is, I. The inscription of the epistle, from whom it is sent: Paul an apostle of Jesus Christ, constituted an apostle by the commandment of God our Saviour, and…
Timothy Reminded of His Charge. (a. d. 64.)
TIMOTHY REMINDED OF HIS CHARGE. (A. D. 64.) Here the apostle instructs Timothy how to guard against the judaizing teachers, or others who mingled fables and endless genealogies with the gospel. He shows the use of the l…
Perverters Reproved. (a. d. 64.)
PERVERTERS REPROVED. (A. D. 64.) Here the apostle, I. Returns thanks to Jesus Christ for putting him into the ministry. Observe, 1. It is Christ's work to put men into the ministry, Acts 26:16-17. God condemned the fals…
Paul's Charge to Timothy. (a. d. 64.)
PAUL'S CHARGE TO TIMOTHY. (A. D. 64.) Here is the charge he gives to Timothy to proceed in his work with resolution, 1 Timothy 1:18. Observe here, The gospel is a charge committed to the ministers of it; it is committed…
Universal Prayer Recommended. (a. d. 64.)
UNIVERSAL PRAYER RECOMMENDED. (A. D. 64.) Here is, I. A charge given to Christians to pray for all men in general, and particularly for all in authority. Timothy must take care that this be done. Paul does not send him…
Paul's Charge to Females. (a. d. 64.)
PAUL'S CHARGE TO FEMALES. (A. D. 64.) I. Here is a charge, that women who profess the Christian religion should be modest, sober, silent, and submissive, as becomes their place. 1. They must be very modest in their appa…