Forbear [σ τ ε γ ο ν τ ε ς]. Lit. no longer forbearing. See on 1 Corinthians 9:12; LXX, Sir. 8 17. For Class. parall. Soph. O. 100 15; Elec. 1118; Eurip. Hippol. 844; Ion 1412. He means that his longing for some personal communication from the Thessalonians became intolerable. To be left - alone [κ... [ Continue Reading ]
Our brother. Comp. 2 Corinthians 1:1; Colossians 1:1; Philippians 1:1; Romans 16:23; 1 Corinthians 1:1; 1 Corinthians 16:12. Minister [δ ι α κ ο ν ο ν]. See on Matthew 20:26; Mark 9:35. Not in the official sense of deacon which occurs only in the Pastorals. Diakonov minis [ Continue Reading ]
Moved [σ α ι ν ε σ θ α ι]. N. T. o o LXX In Class., as early as Homer, of dogs; to wag the tail, fawn (Hom. Obadiah 1:10; Obadiah 1:217; Obadiah 1:16; Obadiah 1:6). Hence of persons, to fawn or cringe. The word is apparently used here in the original sense, to be shaken. 25 We are appointed [κ ε ι μ... [ Continue Reading ]
The tempter [ο π ε ι ρ α ζ ω ν]. Only here and Matthew 4:3. LXX See on Matthew 6:13. In vain [ε ι ς κ ε ν ο ν]. The phrase only in Paul. See 2 Corinthians 6:1; Galatians 2:2; Philippians 2:16. The force of the preposition is fairly represented by to in the phrase to no purpose. LXX has eijv kenon,... [ Continue Reading ]
Now [α ρ τ ι]. See on John 13:33. Const. with we were comforted (ver. 7), not with came. Good remembrance [μ ν ε ι α ν α γ α θ η ν]. Better kindly remembrance. Comp. Romans 5:7 (see note); Romans 7:12; Titus 2:6; 1 Peter 2:18. See on ch. 1 Thessalonians 1:3.... [ Continue Reading ]
Affliction [α ν α γ κ η]. Rev. distress. The derivation from agxein to press tightly, to choke (Lightfoot, Ellicott) is doubtful. In the sense of urgency, distress, seldom in Class. See 1 Corinthians 7:26; 2 Corinthians 6:4; 2 Corinthians 12:10; Luke 21:23.... [ Continue Reading ]
Stand fast [σ τ η κ ε τ ε]. The sense of firm standing is derived from the context, and does not inhere in the word. In Mark 3:31; Mark 11:25, it means simply to stand. Comp. Philippians 4:1. It does not occur earlier than N. T.... [ Continue Reading ]
Exceedingly [υ π ε ρ ε κ π ε ρ ι σ σ ο υ]. Comp. Ephesians 3:20. Paul is fond of compounds with uJper above. Of the 28 N. T. words compounded with uJper, 22 are found in Paul, and 20 of them only there. Perfect [κ α τ α ρ τ ι σ α ι]. Primarily, to adjust, fit together; so mend, Matthew 4:21. Of the... [ Continue Reading ]
Direct [κ α τ ε υ θ υ ν α ι]. Lit. make straight. Only in Paul and Luke. See on Luke 1:79, and comp. 2 Thessalonians 3:5. Frequent in LXX... [ Continue Reading ]
With all his saints [μ ε τ α π α ν τ ω ν τ ω ν α γ ι ω ν α υ τ ο υ]. Saints is often explained as angels; but the meaning is the holy and glorified people of God. OiJ agioi is uniformly used of these in N. T. and never of angels unless joined with aggeloi. See Luke 9:26; Mark 8:38; Acts 10:22. It is... [ Continue Reading ]