2 Thessalonians 3:1

2 Thessalonians 3:1 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you:
• New International Version (NIV)As for other matters, brothers and sisters, pray for us that the message of the Lord may spread rapidly and be honored, just as it was with you.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may speed ahead and be honored, as happened among you,
• New King James Version (NKJV)Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may run swiftly and be glorified, just as it is with you,

Context of 2 Thessalonians 3:1

Finally, dear brothers and sisters, we ask you to pray for us. Pray that the Lord’s message will spread rapidly and be honored wherever it goes, just as when it came to you. 2Pray, too, that we will be rescued from wicked and evil people, for not everyone is a believer. 3But the Lord is faithful; he will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one.

2 Thessalonians 3:1 word by word

Τὸ λοιπόν, προσεύχεσθε, ἀδελφοί, περὶ ἡμῶν, ἵνα ὁ λόγος τοῦ κυρίου τρέχῃ καὶ δοξάζηται καθὼς καὶ πρὸς ὑμᾶςRead the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Finallyλοιπόνloipon · henceforthG3063
• brethrenἀδελφόςadelphos · brotherG80
• prayπροσεύχομαιproseuchomai · to prayG4336
• forπερίperi · aboutG4012
• usἐγώegō · I/weG1473
• thatἵναhina · in order that/toG2443
• the wordλόγοςlogos · wordG3056
• of the Lordκύριοςkurios · lord: GodG2962
• may haveτρέχωtrechō · to runG5143
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• be glorifiedδοξάζωdoxazō · to glorifyG1392
• asκαθώςkathōs · as/just asG2531
• withπρόςpros · to/withG4314
• youσύsu · youG4771

Cross-references for 2 Thessalonians 3:1

• Matthew 9:38So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask him to send more workers into his fields.”
• Luke 10:2These were his instructions to them: “The harvest is great, but the workers are few. So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask him to send more workers into his fields.
• Romans 15:30Dear brothers and sisters, I urge you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to join in my struggle by praying to God for me. Do this because of your love for me, given to you by the Holy Spirit.
• 2 Corinthians 1:11And you are helping us by praying for us. Then many people will give thanks because God has graciously answered so many prayers for our safety.
• Ephesians 6:19And pray for me, too. Ask God to give me the right words so I can boldly explain God’s mysterious plan that the Good News is for Jews and Gentiles alike.
• Colossians 4:3Pray for us, too, that God will give us many opportunities to speak about his mysterious plan concerning Christ. That is why I am here in chains.
• 1 Thessalonians 5:17Never stop praying.
• Hebrews 13:18Pray for us, for our conscience is clear and we want to live honorably in everything we do.
• Acts 6:7So God’s message continued to spread. The number of believers greatly increased in Jerusalem, and many of the Jewish priests were converted, too.
• Acts 12:24Meanwhile, the word of God continued to spread, and there were many new believers.
• Acts 13:49So the Lord’s message spread throughout that region.
• Acts 19:20So the message about the Lord spread widely and had a powerful effect.
• 1 Corinthians 16:9There is a wide-open door for a great work here, although many oppose me.
• 2 Timothy 2:9And because I preach this Good News, I am suffering and have been chained like a criminal. But the word of God cannot be chained.
• Psalms 138:2I bow before your holy Temple as I worship. I praise your name for your unfailing love and faithfulness; for your promises are backed by all the honor of your name.
• Acts 13:48When the Gentiles heard this, they were very glad and thanked the Lord for his message; and all who were chosen for eternal life became believers.

Commentaries on 2 Thessalonians 3:1

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 1Finally, brethren - The words 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…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1Finally, brethren, pray for us - That is, for Paul, Silas, and Timothy, then engaged in arduous labors at Corinth. This request for the prayers of Christians is one which Paul often makes; see the notes, 1 Thessalonians 5:25. That the word of the Lord may have free course - That is, the gospel. The margin is “run.” So also the Greek. The idea is, that it might meet with no obstruction, but that it might be carried abroad with the rapidity of a racer out…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 1The apostle expresses confidence in the Thessalonians, and prays for them. (1-5) He charges them to withdraw from disorderly walkers, particularly from the lazy and busybodies. (6-15) And concludes with a prayer for them, and a greeting. (16-18) Verses 1-5 Those who are far apart still may meet together at the throne of grace; and those not able to do or receive any other kindness, may in this way do and receive real and very great kindness. Enemies to…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1pray for us: The prayer for the gospel to spread quickly reminds us of Psalm 147:15. Paul combines this image with references to the Roman games in which a winner received honor (see 1 Corinthians 9:24–26; Galatians 2:2).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-182Th 3:1-18. He Asks Their Prayers: His Confidence in Them: Prayer for Them: Charges against Disorderly Idle Conduct; His Own Example: Concluding Prayer and Salutation. 1. Finally--literally, "As to what remains." may have free course--literally, "may run"; spread rapidly without a drag on the wheels of its course. That the new-creating word may "run," as "swiftly" as the creative word at the first (Psa 147:15). The opposite is the word of God being…Read the comment

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Commentaries on 2 Thessalonians 3

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings