2 Thessalonians 3:1

Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you:

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Word by word — the Greek

Word	Greek	Strong’s	Meaning
Finally	λοιπόν, loipon	G3063	something remaining (adverbially) · adjective — accusative singular neuter
brethren	ἀδελφοί, adelphoi	G80	a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (m… · noun — vocative plural masculine
pray	προσεύχεσθε, proseuchesthe	G4336	to pray to God · verb — present middle or passive deponent imperative, 2nd person plural
for	περὶ peri	G4012	properly · preposition
us	ἡμῶν hēmōn	G2257	of (or from) us
that	ἵνα ina	G2443	compare G3588 (ὁ)) · conjunction
word	λόγος logos	G3056	something said (including the thought) · noun — nominative singular masculine
Lord	κυρίου kuriou	G2962	supreme in authority · noun — genitive singular masculine, a title
have	τρέχῃ trechē	G5143	compare G2359 (θρίξ)) · verb — present active subjunctive, 3rd person singular
course	τρέχω tréchō	G5143	compare G2359 (θρίξ))
and	καὶ kai	G2532	and · conjunction
glorified	δοξάζηται doxazētai	G1392	to render (or esteem) glorious (in a wide application) · verb — present passive subjunctive, 3rd person singular
even	καὶ kai	G2532	and · conjunction
as	καθὼς kathōs	G2531	just (or inasmuch) as · conjunction
with	πρὸς pros	G4314	a preposition of direction · preposition
you	ὑμᾶς hymâs	G5209	you (as the objective of a verb or preposition)

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Cross-references

1 Thessalonians 5:25 Brethren, pray for us.
Colossians 4:3 Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds:
1 Corinthians 16:9 For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries.
Ephesians 6:19-20 And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,
Acts 19:20 So mightily grew the word of God and prevailed.
Acts 12:24 But the word of God grew and multiplied.
1 Thessalonians 1:8 For from you sounded out the word of the Lord not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith to God-ward is spread abr…
1 Thessalonians 2:13 For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the…

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Commentary

Matthew Henry on 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5

In these words observe, I. The apostle desires the prayers of his friends: Finally, brethren, pray for us, Th2 3:1. He always remembered them in his prayers, and would not have them forget him and his fellow-labourers, but bear them on their hearts at the throne of grace. Note, 1. This is one way by which the communion of saints is kept us, not only by their praying together, or with one another, but by their praying for one another when they are absent one from another. And thus those who are at great distance may meet together at the throne of grace; and thus those who are not capable of doing or receiving any other kindness may yet this way do and receive real and very great kindness. 2.…

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Adam Clarke on 2 Thessalonians 3:1

Finally, brethren - The words το λοιπον do not mean finally, but, furthermore - to come to a conclusion - what remains is this - I shall only add - any of these phrases expresses the sense of the original. Pray for us - God, in the order of his grace and providence, has made even the success of his Gospel dependent, in a certain measure, on the prayers of his followers. Why he should do so we cannot tell, but that he has done so we know; and they are not a little criminal who neglect to make fervent supplications for the prosperity of the cause of God. May have free course - They were to pray that the doctrine of the Lord, ὁ λογος του Κυριου, might run, τρεχῃ, an allusion to the races in t…

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John Gill on 2 Thessalonians 3:1

Finally, brethren, pray for us,.... The apostle now proceeds to the last and closing part of the epistle, which respects church discipline, and the removing of disorderly persons from their communion; and introduces it with a request to pray for him, and the rest of his fellow ministers, particularly Silvanus and Timothy, who joined with him in this epistle: he signifies that nothing more remained; this was the last he had to say, that they, "the brethren", not the preachers of the word only, but the members of the church, would be solicitous for them at the throne of grace; as it becomes all the churches, and the several members of them, to pray for their ministers: with respect to their pr…

The Church Fathers

"Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you, and that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men: for all men have not faith. But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil."
— Pope Anterus,

"Many rod-bearers there are, but few Bacchi," according to Plato. "For many are called, but few chosen." "Knowledge is not in all," says the apostle. "And pray that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men: for all men have not faith." ...For the many demand demonstration as a pledge of truth, not satisfied with the bare salvation by faith.
— Clement of Alexandria, The Stromata Book 5

Indeed, there is good wisdom, but sweet mercy. Few attain the former, while the latter reaches everyone. Because of this, he says, souls renewed by the spirit love you. Hence, it is also said to the soul: Your youth will be renewed like the eagle's. For he was speaking to the soul, saying: Bless the Lord, O my soul. And therefore it hurries to the Word, and asks to be drawn, lest it be left behind; for the Word of God runs and is not hindered.
— Ambrose of Milan, On Isaac and the Soul 3.10

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2 Thessalonians 3:1

Word by word — the Greek

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Commentary

Matthew Henry on 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5

Adam Clarke on 2 Thessalonians 3:1

John Gill on 2 Thessalonians 3:1

The Church Fathers

2 Thessalonians 3:1

Word by word — the Greek

Cross-references

Commentary

Matthew Henry on 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5

Adam Clarke on 2 Thessalonians 3:1

John Gill on 2 Thessalonians 3:1

The Church Fathers

John Calvin on 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5

Tyndale Open Study Notes on 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5