Then what advantage has the Jew? Or what is the value of circumcision? Much in every way. The ESV Study Bible-created by a diverse team of 95 leading Bible scholars and teachers-features 20,000 study notes, 80,000 cross–references, 200+ charts, 50+ articles, 240 full–color maps and illustrations, and more. God is willing to begin anew with those who repent. Or “compassion.” This type of mercy goes the second mile, replacing judgment with restoration.
God’s steadfast love (his “covenant mercy” or beneficial action on his people’s behalf) never ceases, even in the face of Judah’s unfaithfulness and the resulting “day of the LORD” (cf. The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases his mercies never come to an end they are new every morning great is your faithfulness. 3:6–15) and/or his command to hold to the traditions about the day of the Lord (2 Thes. Paul may have in mind his instruction to discipline those within their community who are idle (2 Thess. He has confidence that they already are doing and, when they get this letter, will do the things that we command. But God’s faithfulness assures Paul that the Evil One will not succeed: the Thessalonians will overcome him by responding appropriately to Paul’s two letters. Satan has been seeking to destroy the Thessalonians’ young faith. pistos)-the unbelievers’ lack of faith contrasts with God’s faithfulness. pistis) and the first word of 2 Thes.3:3 is faithful (Gk. Paul gives some final words of comfort to the Thessalonians in the wake of the false claim about Christ’s return (2 Thes.2:2). He will establish you and guard you against the evil one. 2 Thessalonians 3:3īut the Lord is faithful. All commentary notes adapted from the ESV Study Bible. This article is part of the Key Bible Verses series.
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