2 Thessalonians 3:13 But you, brothers, be not weary in well doing. Brethren, be not weary in well doing. I. THIS IMPLIES THAT THEY HAD BEEN HITHERTO ENGAGED IN WELL DOING. "Walking honestly to them that were without" (1 Thessalonians 4:12). II. IT IS AN INJUNCTION NEEDED BY THE VERY CONDITION OF THE THESSALONIAN CHURCH. Their charity might have been abused by the idle, but they were not to be discouraged by these examples of fanatical restlessness from the practice of beneficence. III. IT IS AN INJUNCTION POWERFULLY RECOMMENDED ALL THROUGH THE GOSPEL. 1. It was putting into practice the patience of Christ, for which the apostle prayed in their interest. 2. God is glorified by well doing. (John 15:8.) 3. God remembers it. (Hebrews 6:9, 10.) 4. A blessing attends it. (James 1:25.) 5. It follows us into our final rest. (Revelation 14:13.) - T.C. Parallel Verses KJV: But ye, brethren, be not weary in well doing. |
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