Rest (3062) (loipos from leipo = to leave or to lack) is an adjective which refers to that which remains over - where it refers to people the sense is the rest, those that are left, the remainder (cf. Mt 22: 6; Mk 16:13; Lk 24: 9; Acts 2:37; Ro 11: 7; 1Co. 7:12; Rev. 12:17; 19:21). In the plural, loipos means remaining ones (Mt. 25:11; Acts 2:37; Ro 1:13; 2Cor. 12:13; 2Pet. 3:16) Loipos is used several times with the meaning of "other" which Webster defines as being the one (as of two or more) remaining or not included (Mk 4:19, 16:13, Lk 18:9, Acts 17:19, Rev 9:20) There is a very important use in 2Peter 3:16 where Peter uses loipos to indicate that he considers the letters of Paul to belong to the category of “Scripture.” Loipos is occasionally used in a soteriological sense (describing the saved or the unsaved) - Thus in the parable (Mt 22:6) loipos speaks of those outside the Kingdom of God (cf 1Thes 4:13), whereas in other contexts loipos speaks of those in the Kingdom of God (Rev 2:24) Mounce - It can describe persons or things that “remain” or are “left over” after an action has been taken. In Rev 8:13, loipos refers to the final blasts of the trumpet that follow the first four blasts, “woe to those who dwell on the earth, because of the remaining blasts of the trumpet” (cf. Mt 22:6; 27:49; Rev 9:20; 11:13). It can also refer to “other people,” either those previously mentioned (Acts 2:37) or, more often, an undefined group of people not previously specified (Lk 8:10; 18:11; Acts 17:9). (Mounce's Complete Expository Dictionary of Old and New Testament Words) Here Paul's reference to "the rest" is meant to include the Jews not just the Gentiles to whom he was writing. W E Vine has 3 entries (Remnant; Other) loipos (λοιποί, 3062), an adjective (akin to leipo, “to leave”) signifying “remaining,” is used as a noun and translated “the rest” in the rv, where the kjv has “the remnant,” Matt. 22:6; Rev. 11:13; 12:17; 19:21. loipos (λοιποί, 3062), “remaining” (for which see remnant), is frequently used to mean “the rest,” and is generally so translated in the rv (kjv, “others” in Lk 8:10; Acts 28:9; Eph. 2:3; 1Th 4:13; 5:6; 1Ti 5:20; kjv, “other” in Lk 18:11; Acts 17:9; Ro 1:13; 2Cor 12:13; 13:2; Gal. 2:13; Phil 1:13; 4:3); the neut. plur., lit., “remaining things,” is used in Luke 12:26; 1Co 11:34. loipos (λοιποί, 3062) signifies “remaining, the rest.” It is translated “other,” or “others,” e.g., in Matt. 25:11: Mark 4:19; Luke 18:9; 24:10 (in v. 9, “the rest”); but in Luke 8:10; Acts 28:9; Rom. 1:13; 1 Cor. 9:5; Eph. 2:3; 1Thess. 4:13; 5:6; 1Ti 5:20, e.g., the rv renders this word “the rest” (kjv, “other” or “others”); in Eph. 4:17, some mss. have loipa, neuter plural, kjv, “other (Gentiles)” Friberg summarizes loipos - λοιπός, ή, όν (1) as an adjective remaining, left, other (Rev 8.13); (2) as a substantive οi λοιποί the rest, the others, the remaining ones (Lk 24.9); neuter as a substantive τa λοιπά the rest (of the things), other things (MK 4.19); (3) as an adverb; (a) to indicate time τo λοιπόν or το λοιποu from now on, henceforth, in the future (Heb 10.13); (b) to mark a further fact furthermore, in addition, beyond that (1Co 1.16); (c) to indicate a conclusion finally, for the rest (2Co 13.11) (Analytical Lexicon of the Greek New Testament-highly recommended resource) Loipos - 55x in 55v - Usage: beyond(1), else(2), finally(6), in the future(1x = 2Ti 4:8), moreover(1), now(2), other(1), other matters(1), other people(1), other things(1), other women(1), others(4), remaining(2), rest(26), still(2), then(1), things that remain(1), time onward(1). Matthew 22:6 and the rest seized his slaves and mistreated them and killed them. Comment: In this parable (Mt 22:6) loipos speaks of those outside the Kingdom of God, whereas in other context loipos speaks of those in the Kingdom of God (Rev 2:24) Matthew 25:11 "Later the other virgins also came, saying, 'Lord, lord, open up for us.' Matthew 26:45 Then He came to the disciples and said to them, "Are you still sleeping and resting? Behold, the hour is at hand and the Son of Man is being betrayed into the hands of sinners. Matthew 27:49 But the rest of them said, "Let us see whether Elijah will come to save Him." Mark 4:19 but the worries of the world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the desires for other things enter in and choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful. Mark 14:41 And He came the third time, and said to them, "Are you still sleeping and resting? It is enough; the hour has come; behold, the Son of Man is being betrayed into the hands of sinners. Mark 16:13 They went away and reported it to the others, but they did not believe them either. Luke 8:10 And He said, "To you it has been granted to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God, but to the rest it is in parables, so that SEEING THEY MAY NOT SEE, AND HEARING THEY MAY NOT UNDERSTAND. Luke 12:26 "If then you cannot do even a very little thing, why do you worry about other matters? Luke 18:9 And He also told this parable to some people who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and viewed others with contempt: 11 "The Pharisee stood and was praying this to himself: 'God, I thank You that I am not like other people: swindlers, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax collector. Luke 24:9 and returned from the tomb and reported all these things to the eleven and to all the rest. 10 Now they were Mary Magdalene and Joanna and Mary the mother of James; also the other women with them were telling these things to the apostles. Acts 2:37 Now when they heard this, they were pierced to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, "Brethren, what shall we do?" Acts 5:13 But none of the rest dared to associate with them; however, the people held them in high esteem. Acts 17:9 And when they had received a pledge from Jason and the others, they released them. Acts 27:20 Since neither sun nor stars appeared for many days, and no small storm was assailing us, from then on all hope of our being saved was gradually abandoned. 44 and the rest should follow, some on planks, and others on various things from the ship. And so it happened that they all were brought safely to land. Acts 28:9 After this had happened, the rest of the people on the island who had diseases were coming to him and getting cured. Romans 1:13-note I do not want you to be unaware, brethren, that often I have planned to come to you (and have been prevented so far) so that I may obtain some fruit among you also, even as among the rest of the Gentiles. Romans 11:7-note What then? What Israel is seeking, it has not obtained, but those who were chosen obtained it, and the rest were hardened; 1 Corinthians 1:16 Now I did baptize also the household of Stephanas; beyond that, I do not know whether I baptized any other. 1 Corinthians 4:2 In this case, moreover, it is required of stewards that one be found trustworthy. 1 Corinthians 7:12 But to the rest I say, not the Lord, that if any brother has a wife who is an unbeliever, and she consents to live with him, he must not divorce her. 29 But this I say, brethren, the time has been shortened, so that from now on those who have wives should be as though they had none; 1 Corinthians 9:5 Do we not have a right to take along a believing wife, even as the rest of the apostles and the brothers of the Lord and Cephas? 1 Corinthians 11:34 If anyone is hungry, let him eat at home, so that you will not come together for judgment. The remaining matters I will arrange when I come. 1 Corinthians 15:37 and that which you sow, you do not sow the body which is to be, but a bare grain, perhaps of wheat or of something else. 2 Corinthians 12:13 For in what respect were you treated as inferior to the rest of the churches, except that I myself did not become a burden to you? Forgive me this wrong! 2 Corinthians 13:2 I have previously said when present the second time, and though now absent I say in advance to those who have sinned in the past and to all the rest as well, that if I come again I will not spare anyone, 11 Finally, brethren, rejoice, be made complete, be comforted, be like-minded, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you. Galatians 2:13 The rest of the Jews joined him in hypocrisy, with the result that even Barnabas was carried away by their hypocrisy. Galatians 6:17 From now on let no one cause trouble for me, for I bear on my body the brand-marks of Jesus. Ephesians 2:3 Among them we too all formerly lived in the lusts of our flesh, indulging the desires of the flesh and of the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, even as the rest. Ephesians 6:10-note Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. Philippians 1:13-note so that my imprisonment in the cause of Christ has become well known throughout the whole praetorian guard and to everyone (pas = all - so "all the remaining") else (loipos), Vine - Here the distinction is between the soldiers in whose keeping he (Paul) was and the other inhabitants of the city, civil and military. Paul’s influence had extended far beyond those who were in immediate contact with him. (Ponder this beloved - your influence, if an aroma of Christ, is like a rock thrown in a pond, for it ripples out far more than you can even see or understand in this present life! Upshot? May we all give off the fragrant aroma of Christ in us, the hope (certainty) of (future, redemptive) glory. Amen) Philippians 3:1-note Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things again is no trouble to me, and it is a safeguard for you. Philippians 4:3-note Indeed, true companion, I ask you also to help these women who have shared my struggle in the cause of the gospel, together with Clement also and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life. Philippians 4:8-note ¶ Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things. 1 Thessalonians 4:1-note Finally then, brethren, we request and exhort you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received from us instruction as to how you ought to walk and please God (just as you actually do walk), that you excel still more. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-note But we do not want you to be uninformed, brethren, about those who are asleep, so that you will not grieve as do the rest who have no hope. 1 Thessalonians 5:6-note so then let us not sleep as others do, but let us be alert and sober. 2 Thessalonians 3:1 Finally, brethren, pray for us that the word of the Lord will spread rapidly and be glorified, just as it did also with you; Comment by MacArthur: Finally (loipos) can have the sense of finality, but it literally means “for the rest,” or “besides that” (e.g., 1Cor 1:16). Paul used the same term in Philippians 3:1 and 1Th 4:1, and in neither instance was he ready to conclude his epistle; he was simply making a transition (“besides that … this”). In several uses of the word, it marks the transition from the letter’s doctrinal content to its practical content, as it does here. By it Paul marked his subject change from eschatology to matters of practical sanctification. (1 & 2 Thessalonians 293. Chicago: Moody Press) 1 Timothy 5:20 Those who continue in sin, rebuke in the presence of all, so that the rest also will be fearful of sinning. MacArthur comments: Loipos (the rest) refers to the others in the same class. The class in view here is that of elders. When one elder is publicly disgraced because of sin, that puts a healthy fear into the hearts of the others. It also puts that same fear into the hearts of the congregation (cf.. Matt. 18:17). Fear, along with love, is a proper motive for avoiding sin and obeying God (Dt. 13:6–11; 17:12–13; 19:16–20; Acts 5:5–11). Proverbs 9:10 says, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.” Second Corinthians 7:1 admonishes believers to “cleanse [themselves] from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God” (cf.. Acts 9:31; Eph. 5:21; Heb. 12:28; 1 Peter 2:17). Such fear is not sheer terror, but rather a sense of the ominous reality of God’s hatred of evil. (1Timothy 222. Chicago: Moody Press) 2 Timothy 4:8-note in the future there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day; and not only to me, but also to all who have loved His appearing. Comment: Here the idea is loipos refers to what remains, that which is left to come. What yet remained for Paul, after the past and present were finished (2Ti 4:7), would be by far the most glorious part of his life in Christ. Beloved, loipos is what remains for you and for me in the future - indeed, that which remains (and will remain eternally) is truly reflective of the saying "the best (the rest, the remainder) is yet to come!" Hebrews 10:13-note (Christ is) waiting from that time onward UNTIL HIS ENEMIES BE MADE A FOOTSTOOL FOR HIS FEET. 2 Peter 3:16-note as also in all his letters, speaking in them of these things, in which are some things hard to understand, which the untaught and unstable distort, as they do also the rest of the Scriptures, to their own destruction. Revelation 2:24-note 'But I say to you, the rest who are in Thyatira, who do not hold this teaching, who have not known the deep things of Satan, as they call them-- I place no other burden on you. Comment: The book of Revelation uses Gk. loipós several times; the faithful in Thyatira (Rev. 2:24); the unsullied “few” in Sardis (Rev 3:2); a surviving group which praises God for his salvation (Rev 11:13); those faithful to God’s commandments and having the testimony of Jesus (Rev 12:17; cf. Rev 14:12; 19:10), while the “rest” (the unfaithful) are destroyed by God (Rev 19:21). (Eerdman's Dictionary) Revelation 3:2-note 'Wake up, and strengthen the things that remain, which were about to die; for I have not found your deeds completed in the sight of My God. Revelation 8:13-note Then I looked, and I heard an eagle flying in midheaven, saying with a loud voice, "Woe, woe, woe to those who dwell on the earth, because of the remaining blasts of the trumpet of the three angels who are about to sound!" Revelation 9:20-note The rest of mankind, who were not killed by these plagues, did not repent of the works of their hands, so as not to worship demons, and the idols of gold and of silver and of brass and of stone and of wood, which can neither see nor hear nor walk; Revelation 11:13-note And in that hour there was a great earthquake, and a tenth of the city fell; seven thousand people were killed in the earthquake, and the rest were terrified and gave glory to the God of heaven. Revelation 12:17-note So the dragon was enraged with the woman, and went off to make war with the rest of her children, who keep the commandments of God and hold to the testimony of Jesus. Revelation 19:21-note And the rest were killed with the sword which came from the mouth of Him who sat on the horse, and all the birds were filled with their flesh. Revelation 20:5-note The rest of the dead (Eph 2:1 spiritually dead! And sadly now eternally dead!) did not come to life until the thousand years were completed. This is the first resurrection. Loipos - 15.11" class="scriptRef">117x in the non-apocryphal Septuagint (Lxx) - 45.6" class="scriptRef">Ge 45:6; 28.10" class="scriptRef">Ex 28:10; 12" class="scriptRef">29:12, 34" class="scriptRef">34; 39:32, 34; Lev 2:3; 23.22" class="scriptRef">23:22; 20" class="scriptRef">20" class="scriptRef">Dt 8:20; 17.14" class="scriptRef">17:14; Josh 6:13; 13:27; 17:2; 21.34" class="scriptRef">21:34; Jdg 20:45, 47; 1Sa 8:5; 15:15; 1Kgs 11:41; 14:29; 15:7, 23, 31" class="scriptRef">31; 16:5, 14, 20, 27f; 22:39, 45; 18" class="scriptRef">18" class="scriptRef">2Kgs 1:18; 8:23; 10:34; 19" class="scriptRef">12:19; 13:8, 12; 14:15, 18, 28; 15:6, 11, 15, 21, 26, 31, 36; 16:19; 20:20; 21:17, 25; 23:28; 24:5; 25:11; 1Chr 16:41; 29:29; 2Chr 13:22; 20:34; 24:27; 25:26; 26:22; 27:7; 28:26; 33:18; 36:8; Ezra 4:7; Esther 1:3, 18; 2:3; 9:16; Isa 9:1; 17:3; 38:12; 44:15, 17, 19; Jer 41:16; Ezek 34:18; 36:5; Da 7:12, 20 ><> ><> ><> Illustration - A Real Threat - A. B. Earle, a nineteenth-century evangelist, insisted on preaching the judgment of God against sinners. He did so, he said, because people have to see themselves as lost before they seek salvation. They won’t escape from the wrath to come until they believe it exists. Two hurdles must be overcome in convincing people that God is angry with unrepentant sinners. One, the very idea that God has communicated with humanity is unacceptable in “sophisticated” company. They feel that we are nobodies who came from nothing; the little whimper left from the Big Bang. How could nobodies need to repent? Two, human pride resents being called sinful. In this regard, the apostles had an easier task, as C. S. Lewis said. They preached to a people aware of their sins, while we preach to a people adamant in their self-righteousness. (Hurley, V. 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