New International Version We have confidence in the Lord that you are doing and will continue to do the things we command. New Living Translation And we are confident in the Lord that you are doing and will continue to do the things we commanded you. English Standard Version And we have confidence in the Lord about you, that you are doing and will do the things that we command. Berean Standard Bible And we have confidence in the Lord that you are doing and will continue to do what we command. Berean Literal Bible And we are persuaded in the Lord as to you⁺, that both you⁺ are doing and you⁺ will do what we command. King James Bible And we have confidence in the Lord touching you, that ye both do and will do the things which we command you. New King James Version And we have confidence in the Lord concerning you, both that you do and will do the things we command you. New American Standard Bible We have confidence in the Lord concerning you, that you are doing, and will do, what we command. NASB 1995 We have confidence in the Lord concerning you, that you are doing and will continue to do what we command. NASB 1977 And we have confidence in the Lord concerning you, that you are doing and will continue to do what we command. Legacy Standard Bible And we have confidence in the Lord about you, that you are doing and will continue to do what we command. Amplified Bible We have confidence in the Lord concerning you, that you are doing and will continue to do the things [which] we command. Berean Annotated Bible And we have confidence in the Lord {Kyriō} that you⁺ are doing and will continue to do what we command. Christian Standard Bible We have confidence in the Lord about you, that you are doing and will continue to do what we command. Holman Christian Standard Bible We have confidence in the Lord about you, that you are doing and will do what we command. American Standard Version And we have confidence in the Lord touching you, that ye both do and will do the things which we command. Contemporary English Version He has made us sure that you are obeying what we taught you and that you will keep on obeying. English Revised Version And we have confidence in the Lord touching you, that ye both do and will do the things which we command. GOD'S WORD® Translation The Lord gives us confidence that you are doing and will continue to do what we ordered you to do. Good News Translation And the Lord gives us confidence in you, and we are sure that you are doing and will continue to do what we tell you. International Standard Version We have confidence in the Lord that you are doing and will continue to do what we command. NET Bible And we are confident about you in the Lord that you are both doing--and will do--what we are commanding. New Heart English Bible We have confidence in the Lord concerning you, that you both do and will do the things we command. Webster's Bible Translation And we have confidence in the Lord concerning you, that ye both do and will do the things which we command you. Weymouth New Testament And we have confidence in the Lord in regard to you that you are doing, and will do, what we command. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd we have confidence in the Lord that you are doing and will continue to do what we command you. World English Bible We have confidence in the Lord concerning you, that you both do and will do the things we command. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand we now have confidence in the LORD, that which we command you both do and will do; Berean Literal Bible And we are persuaded in the Lord as to you⁺, that both you⁺ are doing and you⁺ will do what we command. Young's Literal Translation and we have confidence in the Lord touching you, that the things that we command you ye both do and will do; Smith's Literal Translation And we have had confidence in the Lord for you, that what we announce to you, and ye do and will do. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd we have confidence concerning you in the Lord, that the things which we command, you both do, and will do. Catholic Public Domain Version And we have confidence about you in the Lord, that you are doing, and will continue to do, just as we have instructed. New American Bible We are confident of you in the Lord that what we instruct you, you [both] are doing and will continue to do. New Revised Standard Version And we have confidence in the Lord concerning you, that you are doing and will go on doing the things that we command. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWe have confidence in you through our LORD, that the things we have commanded you to do, you have done and will continue to do. Aramaic Bible in Plain English But we trust you in Our Lord, that whatever we command you, you do and you will do. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd we have confidence in the Lord with respect to you, that you both do, and will continue to do, the things which we command you. Godbey New Testament And we have trusted in the Lord in your behalf, that you are doing, and will do whatsoever we command. Haweis New Testament But we have confidence in the Lord towards you, that the things which we have enjoined you, ye both do, and will do. Mace New Testament and we have this hope in the Lord, that you will still continue to observe the directions we give you. Weymouth New Testament And we have confidence in the Lord in regard to you that you are doing, and will do, what we command. Worrell New Testament And we have become confident in the Lord regarding you, that ye both do, and will do, the things which we command. Worsley New Testament And we trust in the Lord concerning you, that ye both do and will do the things which we give you in charge. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Request for Prayer…3But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one. 4And we have confidence in the Lord that you are doing and will continue to do what we command. 5May the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance.… Cross References And we have confidence in the Lord Galatians 5:10 I am confident in the Lord that you will take no other view. The one who is troubling you will bear the judgment, whoever he may be. 2 Corinthians 3:4 Such confidence before God is ours through Christ. that you are doing 1 Thessalonians 4:1 Finally, brothers, we ask and encourage you in the Lord Jesus to live in a way that is pleasing to God, just as you have received from us. This is how you already live, so you should do so all the more. Philippians 4:9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me, put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you. and will continue to do 1 Thessalonians 4:10 And you are indeed showing this love to all the brothers throughout Macedonia. But we urge you, brothers, to excel more and more Galatians 6:9 Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Philippians 1:6 being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. what we command. 1 Thessalonians 4:2 For you know the instructions we gave you by the authority of the Lord Jesus. 1 Corinthians 14:37 If anyone considers himself a prophet or spiritual person, let him acknowledge that what I am writing you is the Lord’s command. 2 Thessalonians 2:15 Therefore, brothers, stand firm and cling to the traditions we taught you, whether by speech or by letter. 1 John 5:14-15 And this is the confidence that we have before Him: If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. / And if we know that He hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we already possess what we have asked of Him. Romans 15:14 I myself am convinced, my brothers, that you yourselves are full of goodness, brimming with knowledge, and able to instruct one another. 2 Corinthians 2:3 I wrote as I did so that on my arrival I would not be grieved by those who ought to make me rejoice. I had confidence in all of you, that you would share my joy. Hebrews 13:18 Pray for us; we are convinced that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way. 1 Corinthians 1:9 God, who has called you into fellowship with His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful. 2 Corinthians 7:16 I rejoice that I can have complete confidence in you. Treasury of Scripture And we have confidence in the Lord touching you, that you both do and will do the things which we command you. we have. Romans 15:14 And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brethren, that ye also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another. 2 Corinthians 2:3 And I wrote this same unto you, lest, when I came, I should have sorrow from them of whom I ought to rejoice; having confidence in you all, that my joy is the joy of you all. 2 Corinthians 7:16 I rejoice therefore that I have confidence in you in all things. that. 2 Thessalonians 3:6,12 Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which he received of us… Matthew 28:20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen. Romans 2:7 To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life: Jump to Previous Command Confidence Continue Enjoin Faith Orders Regard Touching TrustJump to Next Command Confidence Continue Enjoin Faith Orders Regard Touching Trust2 Thessalonians 3 1. Paul craves their prayers for himself;3. testifies what confidence he has in them; 5. makes request to God in their behalf; 6. gives them various precepts, especially to shun idleness, and ill company; 16. and then concludes with prayer and salutation. And we have confidence in the Lord Paul’s confidence rests on the Lord’s faithfulness and power rather than on human resolve. God had sustained the Thessalonian believers through pressure and opposition, and Paul trusted Him to continue His work among them. Gal 5:10 I am confident in the Lord that you will… that you are doing The church had responded obediently to apostolic instruction and had shown genuine faith in daily conduct. Paul recognizes their present faithfulness without overlooking the need for continued growth. 1Th 4:1 Finally, brothers, we ask and encourage you… and will continue to do He expects their obedience to endure. Christian faith is not limited to an earlier response to the gospel but is shown in steadfast adherence to Christ’s teaching as believers await His return. 1Th 4:10 And you are indeed showing this love to all the brothers… what we command. Paul speaks with the authority entrusted to him as an apostle of Christ. His commands are authoritative directives, not mere suggestions. His instructions concerned holy conduct, orderly living, diligent work, and faithfulness to the truth received from the apostles. 1Th 4:2 For you know the instructions we gave you… Persons / Places / Events 1. Paul- The apostle who authored the letter to the Thessalonians, providing guidance and encouragement to the early Christian community. 2. Silvanus (Silas) - A companion of Paul, mentioned in the opening of the letter, who helped in the ministry and establishment of the church in Thessalonica. 3. Timothy - Another companion of Paul, who played a significant role in the early church and was involved in the correspondence with the Thessalonians. 4. Thessalonica - A city in Macedonia where the church was established by Paul during his second missionary journey. It was a significant urban center in the Roman Empire. 5. The Thessalonian Church - The recipients of the letter, a group of believers facing persecution and needing encouragement to remain steadfast in their faith. Teaching Points Confidence in the LordPaul’s confidence is rooted in the Lord, not merely in human ability. This teaches us to place our trust in God’s work in others, recognizing His sovereignty and faithfulness. Obedience to Apostolic Teaching The Thessalonians are commended for their obedience to Paul’s commands. This highlights the importance of adhering to biblical teachings and apostolic authority in our lives. Continual Growth in Faith Paul’s expectation that the Thessalonians will continue to obey suggests a dynamic faith journey. We are encouraged to persist in our spiritual growth and obedience to God’s Word. Encouragement and Accountability Paul’s confidence serves as encouragement and a form of accountability for the Thessalonians. In our communities, we should encourage one another and hold each other accountable in our walk with Christ. Role of Spiritual Leaders Paul’s role as a spiritual leader underscores the importance of godly leadership in guiding and nurturing the faith of believers. We should respect and support our spiritual leaders as they guide us in truth. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Thessalonians 3:4?2. How does 2 Thessalonians 3:4 encourage obedience to God's commands in daily life? 3. What role does trust in the Lord play in 2 Thessalonians 3:4? 4. How can we apply "confidence in the Lord" to our current challenges? 5. What other scriptures emphasize obedience and trust in God's guidance? 6. How can we support each other in doing "what we command" today? 7. What does 2 Thessalonians 3:4 reveal about obedience to spiritual authority? 8. How does 2 Thessalonians 3:4 encourage trust in spiritual leadership? 9. What historical context influenced the message of 2 Thessalonians 3:4? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Thessalonians 3? (4) We have confidence in the Lord touching you.--Rather, We rely upon you in the Lord: the clause forms the counterpart to the last verse. St. Chrysostom's whole comment is worth transcription:--"God, saith he, is faithful, and having promised to save, save He assuredly will, but as He promised. And how did He promise? If we would be agreeable, and would hear Him; not unconditionally, nor while we remain inactive like stocks and stones. Yet, well has he added his, 'We rely in the Lord:' that is, 'We trust to His love of men.' Once more he takes them down, ascribing the whole matter to that quarter; for had he said 'We trust to you,' it would have been a great compliment indeed, but would not have taught them to ascribe all to God; and had he said 'We rely on the Lord that He will keep you,' without adding 'upon you,' and 'that ye both do and will do what things we command,' he would have made them less active by casting the whole upon the power of God." (See the passage of Galatians referred to in the margin.) Both do and will do.--The emphasis of the sentence is on the future tense, the commendation of the present being only intended to do away the rebuke which might have been conveyed by the future alone. How careful St. Paul is not to wound susceptibilities, though he never "pleases men"! (See, for instance, Notes on 1Thessalonians 4:1; 1Thessalonians 4:9-10; 1Thessalonians 5:11.) This expression of confidence is a happy rhetorical means of preparing readers for the commands which are to follow. Verse 4. - And we have confidence in the Lord. The apostle confidently expects the obedience of the Thessalonians, but his confidence is not fixed on them - on their own efforts, endeavours, and resolutions - but on the Lord, namely, Christ; on his grace and strength communicated to and perfected in weakness. The obedience of the Thessalonians flowed from the grace of Christ; it was in consequence of the communication of the influences of his Spirit that they were enabled to make progress and to persevere in the Christian life. "Here," observes Professor Jowett, "as elsewhere, the apostle speaks of believing, hoping, doing all things in Christ. We lead an ordinary life as well as a religious one; but, with the apostle, his ordinary life is his religious one, and hence he uses religious expressions in reference to all that he says and does." The apostle lives in the sphere of Christ. Touching you; with reference to you - the direction of his confidence. That ye both do and will do the things which we command you. There is here the same union of Divine assistance and human effort, of God's working and man's working, which pervades the whole scheme of the gospel salvation (see Philippians 2:12, 13). Paul’s words blend confidence in the Lord, recognition of current faithfulness, expectation of ongoing obedience, and affirmation of apostolic authority. Together they call believers in every generation to trust God’s enabling grace, walk in consistent obedience, and honor the commands of Scripture as the very voice of Christ.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Andδὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. we have confidence πεποίθαμεν (pepoithamen) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural Strong's 3982: A primary verb; to convince; by analogy, to pacify or conciliate; reflexively or passively, to assent, to rely. in ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. [the] Lord Κυρίῳ (Kyriō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. you are doing ποιεῖτε (poieite) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4160: (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. will continue to do ποιήσετε (poiēsete) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4160: (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. what ἃ (ha) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that. we command. παραγγέλλομεν (parangellomen) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural Strong's 3853: To notify, command, charge, entreat solemnly. From para and the base of aggelos; to transmit a message, i.e. to enjoin. Additonal Resources 2 Thessalonians 3:4 Blue Letter Bible2 Thessalonians 3:4 Bible Gateway 2 Thessalonians 3:4 Bible.com 2 Thessalonians 3:4 NIV |
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