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, brothers and sisters, pray for us that the word of the Lord may spread quickly and be glorified—just as it is with you. 2Also pray that we may be rescued from perverse and evil people, for not all are trustworthy. 3But the Lord is trustworthy—and He will strengthen and protect 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 9:38Therefore pray to the Lord of the harvest that He may send out workers into His harvest field.”
• Luke 10:2And He was telling them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Therefore, beg the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into His harvest.
• Romans 15:30Now I urge you, brethren, through our Lord Yeshua the Messiah and through the love of the Ruach, to press on together with me—with prayers to God on my behalf.
• 2 Corinthians 1:11You also are helping by your prayer for us, so that from many people thanks may be given on our behalf for the gracious gift given us through the help of many.
• Ephesians 6:19And pray for me when I open my mouth to make known with boldness the mystery of the Good News,
• Colossians 4:3At the same time, keep praying for us as well, that God may open up to us a door for the message, to proclaim the mystery of Messiah—for which I am in prison.
• 1 Thessalonians 5:17pray constantly,
• Hebrews 13:18Pray for us, for we are convinced that we have a clear conscience, desiring to conduct ourselves honorably in all things.
• Acts 6:7The word of God kept on spreading, and the number of disciples in Jerusalem greatly multiplied; even a great number of the kohanim were becoming obedient to the faith.
• Acts 12:24But the word of God kept on growing and multiplying.
• Acts 13:49Now the word of the Lord spread throughout the whole region.
• Acts 19:20So the word of the Lord was growing in power and prevailing.
• 1 Corinthians 16:9for a great door has opened wide for me, though many are in opposition.
• 2 Timothy 2:9For this I suffer hardship as a criminal, even to the point of chains—though the word of God is not chained.
• Psalms 138:2I bow down toward Your holy Temple and praise Your Name for Your love and Your faithfulness. For You—magnified above all Your Name and Your word.
• Acts 13:48When the Gentiles heard this, they were thrilled and glorified the word of the Lord; and as many as had been inscribed for eternal life believed.

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