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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
For ye are our glory and joy. Or "our joy", as the Syriac, Arabic, and Ethiopic versions read; this is a repetition, and…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
For ye are our glory and joy - The meaning is, that the source of happiness to a minister of the gospel in the day of…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
For ye are our glory and joy - Ye are the seal of our apostleship; your conversion and steadiness are a full proof that…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Thessalonians 2:17-20
In these words the apostle apologizes for his absence. Here observe, 1. He tells them they were involuntarily forced…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
For ye are our glory and joy Or: Yea, verily, you are our glory and joy (Ellicott). Emphasis rests both on "ye" and…