PROOF OF HIS DESIRE AFTER THEM IN HIS HAVING SENT TIMOTHY: HIS JOY AT THE TIDINGS BROUGHT BACK CONCERNING THEIR FAITH AND CHARITY: PRAYERS FOR THEM. (Th1 3:1-13) Wherefore--because of our earnest love to you (Th1 2:17…
1Por lo cual, no pudiendo soportarlo más, acordamos quedarnos solos en Atenas,
2y enviamos a Timoteo nuestro hermano, servidor de Dios y colaborador nuestro en el evangelio de Cristo, para confirmaros y exhortaros respecto a vuestra fe,
3a fin de que nadie se inquiete por estas tribulaciones; porque vosotros mismos sabéis que para esto estamos puestos.
4Porque también estando con vosotros, os predecíamos que íbamos a pasar tribulaciones, como ha acontecido y sabéis.
5Por lo cual también yo, no pudiendo soportar más, envié para informarme de vuestra fe, no sea que os hubiese tentado el tentador, y que nuestro trabajo resultase en vano.
6Pero cuando Timoteo volvió de vosotros a nosotros, y nos dio buenas noticias de vuestra fe y amor, y que siempre nos recordáis con cariño, deseando vernos, como también nosotros a vosotros,
7por ello, hermanos, en medio de toda nuestra necesidad y aflicción fuimos consolados de vosotros por medio de vuestra fe;
8porque ahora vivimos, si vosotros estáis firmes en el Señor.
9Por lo cual, ¿qué acción de gracias podremos dar a Dios por vosotros, por todo el gozo con que nos gozamos a causa de vosotros delante de nuestro Dios,
10orando de noche y de día con gran insistencia, para que veamos vuestro rostro, y completemos lo que falte a vuestra fe?
11Mas el mismo Dios y Padre nuestro, y nuestro Señor Jesucristo, dirija nuestro camino a vosotros.
12Y el Señor os haga crecer y abundar en amor unos para con otros y para con todos, como también lo hacemos nosotros para con vosotros,
13para que sean afirmados vuestros corazones, irreprensibles en santidad delante de Dios nuestro Padre, en la venida de nuestro Señor Jesucristo con todos sus santos.
JAMIESON-FAUSSET-BROWN BIBLE COMMENTARY
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I. minister of God and our fellow labourer--Some oldest manuscripts read, "fellow workman with God";…
minister of God and our fellow labourer--Some oldest manuscripts read, "fellow workman with God"; others, "minister of God." The former is probably genuine, as copyists probably altered it to the latter to avoid the bold phrase, which, however, is sanctioned by Co1 3:9; Co2 6:1. The English Version reading is not well supported, and is plainly compounded out of the two other readings. Paul calls Timothy "our brother" here; but in Co1 4:17, "my son." He speaks thus highly of one so lately ordained, both to impress the Thessalonians with a high respect for the delegate sent to them, and to encourage Timothy, who seems to have been of a timid character (Ti1 4:12; Ti1 5:23). "Gospel ministers do the work of God with Him, for Him, and under Him" [EDMUNDS].
establish--Greek, "confirm." In Th2 3:3, GOD is said to "stablish": He is the true establisher: ministers are His "instruments."
concerning--Greek, "in behalf of," that is, for the furtherance of your faith. The Greek for "comfort" includes also the idea, "exhort." The Thessalonians in their trials needed both (Th1 3:3; compare Act 14:22).
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II. moved--"shaken," "disturbed." The Greek is literally said of dogs wagging the tail in fawning on …
moved--"shaken," "disturbed." The Greek is literally said of dogs wagging the tail in fawning on one. Therefore TITTMANN explains it, "That no man should, amidst his calamities, be allured by the flattering hope of a more pleasant life to abandon his duty." So ELSNER and BENGEL, "cajoled out of his faith." In afflictions, relatives and opponents combine with the ease-loving heart itself in flatteries, which it needs strong faith to overcome.
yourselves know--We always candidly told you so (Th1 3:4; Act 14:22). None but a religion from God would have held out such a trying prospect to those who should embrace it, and yet succeed in winning converts.
we--Christians.
appointed thereunto--by God's counsel (Th1 5:9).
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III. that we should suffer--Greek, "that we are about (we are sure) to suffer" according to the appoin…
that we should suffer--Greek, "that we are about (we are sure) to suffer" according to the appointment of God (Th1 3:3).
even as--"even (exactly) as it both came to pass and ye know"; ye know both that it came to pass, and that we foretold it (compare Joh 13:19). The correspondence of the event to the prediction powerfully confirms faith: "Forewarned, forearmed" [EDMUNDS]. The repetition of "ye know," so frequently, is designed as an argument, that being forewarned of coming affliction, they should be less readily "moved" by it.
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IV. For this cause--Because I know of your "tribulation" having actually begun (Th1 3:4).
For this cause--Because I know of your "tribulation" having actually begun (Th1 3:4).
when I--Greek, "when I also (as well as Timothy, who, Paul delicately implies, was equally anxious respecting them, compare "we," Th1 3:1), could no longer contain myself (endure the suspense)."
I sent--Paul was the actual sender; hence the "I" here: Paul, Silas, and Timothy himself had agreed on the mission already, before Paul went to Athens: hence the "we," (see on Th1 3:1).
to know--to learn the state of your faith, whether it stood the trial (Col 4:8).
lest . . . have tempted . . . and . . . be--The indicative is used in the former sentence, the subjunctive in the latter. Translate therefore, "To know . . . whether haply the tempter have tempted you (the indicative implying that he supposed such was the case), and lest (in that case) our labor may prove to be in vain" (compare Gal 4:11). Our labor in preaching would in that case be vain, so far as ye are concerned, but not as concerns us in so far as we have sincerely labored (Isa 49:4; Co1 3:8).
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V. Join "now" with "come"; "But Timotheus having just now come from you unto us" [ALFORD]. Thus it a…
Join "now" with "come"; "But Timotheus having just now come from you unto us" [ALFORD]. Thus it appears (compare Act 18:5) Paul is writing from Corinth.
your faith and charity-- (Th1 1:3; compare Th2 1:3, whence it seems their faith subsequently increased still more). Faith was the solid foundation: charity the cement which held together the superstructure of their practice on that foundation. In that charity was included their "good (kindly) remembrance" of their teachers.
desiring greatly--Greek, "having a yearning desire for."
we also--The desires of loving friends for one another's presence are reciprocal.
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VI. over you--in respect to you.
over you--in respect to you.
in--in the midst of: notwithstanding "all our distress (Greek, 'necessity') and affliction," namely, external trials at Corinth, whence Paul writes (compare Th1 3:6, with Act 18:5-10).
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VII. now--as the case is; seeing ye stand fast.
now--as the case is; seeing ye stand fast.
we live--we flourish. It revives us in our affliction to hear of your steadfastness (Psa 22:26).
if--implying that the vivid joy which the missionaries "now" feel, will continue if the Thessalonians continue steadfast. They still needed exhortation, Th1 3:10; therefore he subjoins the conditional clause, "if ye," &c. (Phi 4:1).
VIII
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VIII. For what thanks--what sufficient thanks?
For what thanks--what sufficient thanks?
render . . . again--in return for His goodness (Psa 116:12).
for you--"concerning you."
for all the joy--on account of all the joy. It was "comfort," Th1 3:7, now it is more, namely, joy.
for your sakes--on your account.
before our God--It is a joy which will bear God's searching eye: a joy as in the presence of God, not self-seeking, but disinterested, sincere, and spiritual (compare Th1 2:20; Joh 15:11).
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IX. Night and day--(See on Th1 2:9). Night is the season for the saint's holiest meditations and pray…
Night and day--(See on Th1 2:9). Night is the season for the saint's holiest meditations and prayers (Ti2 1:3).
praying--connected with, "we joy"; we joy while we pray; or else as ALFORD, What thanks can we render to God while we pray? The Greek implies a beseeching request.
exceedingly--literally, "more than exceeding abundantly" (compare Eph 3:20).
that which is lacking--Even the Thessalonians had points in which they needed improvement [BENGEL], (Luk 17:5). Their doctrinal views as to the nearness of Christ's coming, and as to the state of those who had fallen asleep, and their practice in some points, needed correction (Th1 4:1-9). Paul's method was to begin by commending what was praiseworthy, and then to correct what was amiss; a good pattern to all admonishers of others.
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X. Translate, "May God Himself, even our Father (there being but one article in the Greek, requires …
Translate, "May God Himself, even our Father (there being but one article in the Greek, requires this translation, 'He who is at once God and our Father'), direct," &c. The "Himself" stands in contrast with "we" (Th1 2:18); we desired to come but could not through Satan's hindrance; but if God Himself direct our way (as we pray), none can hinder Him (Th2 2:16-17). It is a remarkable proof of the unity of the Father and Son, that in the Greek here, and in Th2 2:16-17, the verb is singular, implying that the subject, the Father and Son, are but one in essential Being, not in mere unity of will. Almost all the chapters in both Epistles to the Thessalonians are sealed, each with its own prayer (Th1 5:23; Th2 1:11; Th2 2:16; Th2 3:5, Th2 3:16) [BENGEL]. Paul does not think the prosperous issue of a journey an unfit subject for prayer (Rom 1:10; Rom 15:32) [EDMUNDS]. His prayer, though the answer was deferred, in about five years afterwards was fulfilled in his return to Macedonia.
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XI. The "you" in the Greek is emphatically put first; "But" (so the Greek for "and") what concerns "Y…
The "you" in the Greek is emphatically put first; "But" (so the Greek for "and") what concerns "YOU," whether we come or not, "may the Lord make you to increase and abound in love," &c. The Greek for "increase" has a more positive force; that for "abound" a more comparative force, "make you full (supplying 'that which is lacking,' Th1 3:10) and even abound." "The Lord" may here be the Holy Spirit; so the Three Persons of the Trinity will be appealed to (compare Th1 3:13), as in Th2 3:5. So the Holy Ghost is called "the Lord" (Co2 3:17). "Love" is the fruit of the Spirit (Gal 5:22), and His office is "to stablish in holiness" (Th1 3:13; Pe1 1:2).
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XII. your hearts--which are naturally the spring and seat of unholiness.
your hearts--which are naturally the spring and seat of unholiness.
before God, even our Father--rather, "before Him who is at once God and our Father." Before not merely men, but Him who will not be deceived by the mere show of holiness, that is, may your holiness be such as will stand His searching scrutiny.
coming--Greek, "presence," or "arrival."
with all his saints--including both the holy angels and the holy elect of men (Th1 4:14; Dan 7:10; Zac 14:5; Mat 25:31; Th2 1:7). The saints are "His" (Act 9:13). We must have "holiness" if we are to be numbered with His holy ones or "saints." On "unblameable," compare Rev 14:5. This verse (compare Th1 3:12) shows that "love" is the spring of true "holiness" (Mat 5:44-48; Rom 13:10; Col 3:14). God is He who really "stablishes"; Timothy and other ministers are but instruments (Th1 3:2) in "stablishing."
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1 Thessalonians — Capítulo 3
PROOF OF HIS DESIRE AFTER THEM IN HIS HAVING SENT TIMOTHY: HIS JOY AT THE TIDINGS BROUGHT BACK CONCERNING THEIR FAITH AND CHARITY: PRAYERS FOR THEM. (Th1 3:1-13) Wherefore--because of our earnest love to you (Th1 2:17…
Texto — Reina-Valera 1960
1Por lo cual, no pudiendo soportarlo más, acordamos quedarnos solos en Atenas,
2y enviamos a Timoteo nuestro hermano, servidor de Dios y colaborador nuestro en el evangelio de Cristo, para confirmaros y exhortaros respecto a vuestra fe,
3a fin de que nadie se inquiete por estas tribulaciones; porque vosotros mismos sabéis que para esto estamos puestos.
4Porque también estando con vosotros, os predecíamos que íbamos a pasar tribulaciones, como ha acontecido y sabéis.
5Por lo cual también yo, no pudiendo soportar más, envié para informarme de vuestra fe, no sea que os hubiese tentado el tentador, y que nuestro trabajo resultase en vano.
6Pero cuando Timoteo volvió de vosotros a nosotros, y nos dio buenas noticias de vuestra fe y amor, y que siempre nos recordáis con cariño, deseando vernos, como también nosotros a vosotros,
7por ello, hermanos, en medio de toda nuestra necesidad y aflicción fuimos consolados de vosotros por medio de vuestra fe;
8porque ahora vivimos, si vosotros estáis firmes en el Señor.
9Por lo cual, ¿qué acción de gracias podremos dar a Dios por vosotros, por todo el gozo con que nos gozamos a causa de vosotros delante de nuestro Dios,
10orando de noche y de día con gran insistencia, para que veamos vuestro rostro, y completemos lo que falte a vuestra fe?
11Mas el mismo Dios y Padre nuestro, y nuestro Señor Jesucristo, dirija nuestro camino a vosotros.
12Y el Señor os haga crecer y abundar en amor unos para con otros y para con todos, como también lo hacemos nosotros para con vosotros,
13para que sean afirmados vuestros corazones, irreprensibles en santidad delante de Dios nuestro Padre, en la venida de nuestro Señor Jesucristo con todos sus santos.
JAMIESON-FAUSSET-BROWN BIBLE COMMENTARY
Versículo 2
I. minister of God and our fellow labourer--Some oldest manuscripts read, "fellow workman with God";…
Versículo 3
II. moved--"shaken," "disturbed." The Greek is literally said of dogs wagging the tail in fawning on …
Versículo 4
III. that we should suffer--Greek, "that we are about (we are sure) to suffer" according to the appoin…
Versículo 5
IV. For this cause--Because I know of your "tribulation" having actually begun (Th1 3:4).
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V. Join "now" with "come"; "But Timotheus having just now come from you unto us" [ALFORD]. Thus it a…
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VI. over you--in respect to you.
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VII. now--as the case is; seeing ye stand fast.
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VIII. For what thanks--what sufficient thanks?
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IX. Night and day--(See on Th1 2:9). Night is the season for the saint's holiest meditations and pray…
Versículo 11
X. Translate, "May God Himself, even our Father (there being but one article in the Greek, requires …
Versículo 12
XI. The "you" in the Greek is emphatically put first; "But" (so the Greek for "and") what concerns "Y…
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XII. your hearts--which are naturally the spring and seat of unholiness.