1 Tessalonicenses 4:12 ARC

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12

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 with a commendation, because they were remarkable in the exercise of it, which made it less needful that he should write to them about it, 1 Thess. 4:9. Thus by his good opinion of them he insinuated himself into their affections, and so made way for his exhortation to them. Note, We should take notice of... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12

4:9-12 You do not need that I should write to you about brotherly love; for you yourselves are taught of God to love one another. Indeed you do this very thing to all the brothers who are in the whole of Macedonia. But we do urge you, brothers, to go on to more and more, and to aim at keeping calm and minding your own business. We urge you to work with your hands, as we instructed you to do, so that your behaviour may seem to those outside the Church a lovely thing and so that you may need no... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 4:12

That ye may walk honestly ,.... Decently, in good credit and reputation, providing things honest in the sight of all men, for themselves and families, and honestly paying every man his own; on which account it became them to mind their own business, and work at their trades; otherwise their walk and conversation would be scandalous, and not honest and honourable: toward them that are without : the men of the world, who were without the church; see 1 Corinthians 5:12 profane sinners,... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Thessalonians 4:12

That ye may walk honestly - Ευσχημονως· Becomingly, decently, respectably; as is consistent with the purity, holiness, gravity, and usefulness of your Christian calling. Them that are without - The unconverted Gentiles and Jews. See this expression explained at large on Colossians 4:5 . That ye may have lack of nothing - That ye may be able to get your bread by honest labor, which God will ever bless; and be chargeable to no man. He that is dependent on another is necessarily in... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 4:1-18

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 4:12

That ye walk honestly ; that is, honorably ; seemly. Toward them that are without ; without the pale of the Christian Church, toward those who are not Christians, whether Jews or Gentiles, the unbelieving world. So also, in another Epistle, the apostle says, "Walk in wisdom toward them that are without" ( Colossians 4:5 ). That ye may have lack of nothing ; either neuter, of no thing; or perhaps rather masculine, of no man ; that ye be under no necessity of asking assistance... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Thessalonians 4:12

That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without - Out of the church; comp notes on Colossians 4:5. The word rendered honestly, means “becomingly, decorously, in a proper manner;” Romans 13:13; 1 Corinthians 14:40. It does not refer here to mere honesty in the transaction of business, but to their general treatment of those who were not professing Christians. They were to conduct themselves toward them in all respects in a becoming manner - to be honest with them; to be faithful to their... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12

1 Thessalonians 4:9-12. As touching brotherly love That peculiar affection which one disciple of Christ owes to another; ye need not so much that I should write unto you; for ye yourselves Independent of any teaching of mine; are taught of God By his Spirit; to love one another In an especial manner, even with pure hearts fervently, 1 Peter 1:22. And indeed ye do it And not only with respect to the brethren in your own city, but toward all who are in Macedonia All the... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

4:1-12 TEACHING ABOUT MARRIAGE AND WORKGod’s will is that there be continual progress in the lives of believers, leading them to increasing holiness. As they try more to please God, they will become increasingly different from those who do not know God (4:1-3a).For example, in relations between the sexes, Christians will not be uncontrolled as the pagans are, but will restrain their sexual passions (3b-5). If they commit immoral acts they shame themselves and harm others. They also sin against... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Thessalonians 4:12

honestly . Greek. euschemonos. See Romans 13:13 . them that are without . Compare 1 Corinthians 5:12 , 1 Corinthians 5:13 .Colossians 4:5 . nothing . Greek. medeis. read more