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2 Thessalonians 3:4

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

And we have confidence in the Lord touching you, that ye both do and will do the things which we command you.

2 Thessalonians 3:4 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Thessalonians 3:4

Theological / Devotional

Confidence in the Lord. The thought of others’ unfaithfulness brings Paul’s mind back to the needs of the faithful Thessalonians. But, although the apostle is encouraging human believers, he makes it clear that the basis of his confidence is “in the Lord,” and not in men (cf. Gal. 5:10).

Do and will do. Here we have an exhortation expressed in a winning way. Paul has definite commands for the Thessalonians, but tactfully expresses his conviction that they are already doing what he is requesting, and that they will continue to do so. His commands were from God. They had received them as such, and had been empowered by God’s Spirit to fulfill them (see 1 Thess. 2:13). He believed that the Lord, who had begun a good work in their lives, would finish it and would prepare them for His glorious appearing (cf. Phil. 1:6).

The things. Not identified in this verse, but clearly listed in vs. 6–15.

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