1 Thessalonians 3 · Family Bible Notes
2No longer forbear ; so desirous was he of hearing from them, that he could not consistently wait any longer.
4Be moved ; be led to renounce his religion on account of the trials to which it exposed him. We are appointed ; it is a part of God's gracious plan that his people in this world should suffer trials. Christians should see and acknowledge the hand of God in their trials as well as their mercies, and never be led by them to renounce their confidence in him, or their devotion to his service.
6The tempter ; Satan. Have tempted you ; to deny Christ.
9We live ; our life is bound up in your spiritual welfare. To hear of this fills us with joy. Compare chap 1Th 2:19, 20. When Christians are steadfast and persevering in the faith and practice of the gospel, those ministers of Christ who have been instrumental in their conversion give the glory to God, and rejoice with exceeding great joy.