2 Thessalonians 3:1
Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may spread rapidly, and be glorified, even as it did with you:
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2And that we may be delivered from wicked and evil men: for not all have faith.
Cross References
Matthew 9:38Therefore, pray to the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.
Acts 6:7And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied greatly in Jerusalem; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.
Acts 13:48And when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were appointed for eternal life believed.
Romans 15:30Now I urge you, brethren, for the sake of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by the love of the Spirit, that you strive together with me in your prayers to God for me;
2 Corinthians 1:11As you help by praying for us. Then thanks will be given by many on our behalf for the favour bestowed upon us by the prayers of many.
Colossians 4:3And pray also for us, that God would open for us a door for the word, that we may speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am in prison:
Matthew Henry on 2 Thessalonians 3:1
In the close of the foregoing chapter, the apostle had prayed earnestly for the Thessalonians, and now he desires their prayers, encouraging them to trust in God, to which he subjoins another petition for them, ver. 1-5 . He then proceeds to give them commands and directions for correcting some things he was informed were amiss among them ( ver. 6-15 ) and concludes with benedictions and prayers, ver. 16-18 . Read the whole commentary →