2 Thessalonians 3:13

Text (2 Thessalonians 3:13)

13 But ye, brethren, be not weary in well-doing.

Translation and Paraphrase

13.

But (we must say to all of) you, brethren, do not become weary in doing good.

Notes (2 Thessalonians 3:13)

1.

Life becomes tiresome, and boresome, and seems futile to all of us at times. But we should not get weary of the duties of life so as to desire idleness. Discharge all your duties faithfully, whether secular or religious. God's rest lies ahead of us. See Hebrews 4:9 and Revelation 14:13.

2.

Galatians 6:9: And let us not be weary in well-doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

1 Corinthians 15:58: Be ye steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord.

3.

To become weary (Gr. egkakeo) means to lose courage, become weary, faint, flag. It is used in Ephesians 3:13 where Paul urges that ye faint not at my tribulations. Also in 2 Corinthians 4:1; 2 Corinthians 4:16.

4.

We like J. B. Phillips translation of this verse. And the rest of youdon-'t get tired of honest work.