1 Thessalonians 3:1-4:8 NIV

Expositor's Bible Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 3:1-5

20Chapter 7ABSENCE AND LONGING1 Thessalonians 2:17-20; 1 Thessalonians 3:1-5 (R.V.)THE Apostle has said all that he means to say of the opposition of the Jews to the gospel, and in the verses before us turns to his own relations to the Thessalonians. He had been compelled to leave their city against his will; they themselves had escorted him by night to Beroea. He cannot find words strong enough to describe the pain of separation. It was a bereavement, although he hoped it would only last for a... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13

III. AFFLICTIONS AND COMFORT CHAPTER 3 1. Timotheus, Paul’s messenger 1 Thessalonians 3:1-5 ) 2. His return with good tidings and the apostle’s comfort and joy 1 Thessalonians 3:6-10 ) 3. This earnest desire 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13 ) 1 Thessalonians 3:1-5 His longing for the beloved Thessalonians and his solicitude for them became so great that he could no longer forbear and he decided to be left alone in Athens and send Timotheus to Thessalonica. He knew they had great afflictions and... read more

L.M. Grant

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13

Paul had been driven by persecution from Thessalonica, then from Berea to Athens. Alone at Athens for a time (Acts 17:1-34), he sent word for Silas and Timothy to come to him with all speed (17:15). Evidently Timothy at least had done so. As to Silas, it does not seem clear. But Paul sent Timothy then from Athens to Thessalonica, though unable to go himself and no doubt loathe to be without the help of Timothy. Later both Silas and Timothy rejoined Paul at Corinth (Acts 18:5), but as to the... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13

PERSONAL AND CONGRATULATORY PAUL’S DESIRE TO REVISIT THE CHURCH (1 Thessalonians 2:17-19 ) Satan hindered in the execution of this desire in ways indicated in Acts 17:0 , specifically, by stirring up opposition on the part of the Jews. Observe the teaching here as to the personality of Satan, his hatred of the true church, and the power he has to use agents in opposition to it. Paul’s desire to visit the church is explained by his interest in the saints (1 Thessalonians 2:19 ). Observe... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13

Chapter 3 He craveth their prayers for himself, 3 testifieth what confidence he hath in them, 5 maketh request to God in their behalf, 6 giveth them divers precepts, especially to shun idleness, and ill company, 16 and last of all concludeth with prayer and salutation. 1. Finally [the word used by one who is rapidly proceeding to the end of what he has to say], brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified [a delicate reference here to the... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 3:1

CONTENTS This is a short but interesting Chapter. Every Verse is expressive of the Apostle's Love for the Church. Amidst his Sufferings, he finds Comforts in their Soul-prosperity. read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 3:1-2

(1) ¶ Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left at Athens alone; (2) And sent Timotheus, our brother, and minister of God, and our fellowlabourer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you, and to comfort you concerning your faith: By Paul's sending Timothy to the Church of the Thessalonians, while he himself stood much in need of this young man's services, we plainly discover how little he regarded himself when the welfare of the Church was before him. I have... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 3:1

Forbearing no longer. That is, not being able to be at rest, for not seeing you, nor hearing concerning you. (Witham) --- Not bearing to be any longer uncertain and uninformed of your constancy, amidst the tribulations you had to endure, I sent Timothy to strengthen you, that you might not be moved in the difficulties to which we are destined, and which it is appointed for us to undergo. (Calmet) read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - 1 Thessalonians 3:1-5

1-5 The more we find pleasure in the ways of God, the more we shall desire to persevere therein. The apostle's design was to establish and comfort the Thessalonians as to the object of their faith, that Jesus Christ was the Saviour of the world; and as to the recompence of faith, which was more than enough to make up all their losses, and to reward all their labours. But he feared his labours would be in vain. If the devil cannot hinder ministers from labouring in the word and doctrine, he... read more

Frank Binford Hole

F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 3:1-99

1Thess 3 BUT IF PAUL had been hindered from coming personally very likely by the violence of the persecution raised against him by Satan he had sent Timothy to comfort and encourage them. Here again, in opening chapter 3, we see in Paul the marks of a true father in Christ. He was at Athens, a peculiarly hard and difficult city, a place where more urgently than in most he felt the need of the support and encouragement afforded by like-minded fellow-labourers, yet would he sacrifice himself and... read more