2 Thessalonians 2:14-3:18 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 2:13-15

Here observe, I. The consolation the Thessalonians might take against the terrors of this apostasy, 2 Thess. 2:13, 14. For they were chosen to salvation, and called to the obtaining of glory. Note, When we hear of the apostasy of many, it is matter of great comfort and joy that there is a remnant according to the election of grace which does and shall persevere; and especially we should rejoice if we have reason to hope that we are of that number. The apostle reckoned himself bound in duty to... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17

2:13-17 We ought always to give thanks for you, brothers beloved by the Lord, because God chose you from the beginning to be saved by the consecration of the Holy Spirit and by faith in the truth. For this he called you by the good news which we brought that you might obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. So then, brothers, stand fast and hold on to the traditions which you were taught either by word of mouth or through our letter. May the Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 2:14

Whereunto he called you by our Gospel ,.... Salvation being appointed as the end in the decree of election, and sanctification of the Spirit, and belief of the truth, as means; the elect in the effectual calling are called to the participation of each of these; first to the one, and then to the other; to grace here, and glory hereafter: and the means by which they are called is the Gospel, which the apostle calls "our Gospel", not because they were the authors, or the subject of it; for with... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14

God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation, etc. - In your calling, God has shown the purpose that he had formed from the beginning, to call the Gentiles to the same privileges with the Jews, not through circumcision, and the observance of the Mosaic law, but by faith in Christ Jesus; but this simple way of salvation referred to the same end - holiness, without which no man, whether Jew or Gentile, can see the Lord. Let us observe the order of Divine grace in this business: They... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Thessalonians 2:14

Verse 14 14To which he called us. He repeats the same thing, though in somewhat different terms. For the sons of God are not called otherwise than to the belief of the truth. Paul, however, meant to shew here how competent a witness he is for confirming that thing of which he was a minister. He accordingly puts himself forward as a surety, that the Thessalonians may not doubt that the gospel, in which they had been instructed by him, is the safety-bringing voice of God, by which they are... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17

When that restraining influence was removed, the man of sin would be revealed, accompanied with powers and signs and wonders of falsehood, and would succeed in deceiving those who were destitute of the love of the truth. Then would the Lord Jesus Christ come and destroy him by the breath of his mouth and the appearance of his presence. The apostle thanks God that the Thessalonians, on the contrary, were chosen to salvation and to a participation of the glory of the Lord; he exhorts them to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17

The apostle's main design in this Epistle is to correct a most disquieting error that had arisen upon this point. I. THE PANIC IN THE THESSALONIAN CHURCH . 1 . It was concerning the date of the second coming of Christ. "Touching the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our gathering together unto him." The facts of this august event had been prophetically described in the First Epistle. 2 . The misapprehension caused a sort of panic. "That ye be not soon shaken in... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 2:14

Whereunto ; to which. The reference being to the whole clause, being "chosen to salvation in sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth." He called you. Whom God elects from eternity, he calls in time. By our gospel; the gospel preached by us. To the obtaining (or, acquisition ) of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. Different meaning's have been attached to these words; some render them "for the purpose of an acquisition of glory to Jesus Christ;" others, "for a... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Thessalonians 2:14

Whereunto he called you by our gospel - He made the gospel as preached by us the means of calling you to salvation. That is, God has chosen you to salvation from eternity, and has made the gospel as preached by us the means of carrying that eternal purpose into effect.To the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ - That you may partake of the same glory as the Saviour in heaven; see the notes on John 17:22, John 17:24. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14

2 Thessalonians 2:13-14. But, &c. Here he proceeds to comfort them against the terrors of the preceding prophecy; we are bound to give thanks always for you As if he had said, I do not mean that ye believers at Thessalonica will be concerned either in this revolt against God, or in the punishment thereof; brethren, beloved of the Lord Brethren in Christ through your believing in him, and therefore peculiarly beloved of God; because God hath from the beginning Of your hearing and... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 2:13-15

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 2:14

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Thessalonians 2:14

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 2:14

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Thessalonians 2:14

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14

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