3 so that no one would be unsettled by these trials. For you know quite well that we are destined for them.
3 That no man should be moved by these afflictions: for yourselves know that we are appointed thereunto.
3 that no one be moved by these afflictions. For you yourselves know that we are destined for this.
3 Not that the troubles should come as any surprise to you. You've always known that we're in for this kind of thing. It's part of our calling.
3 that no one should be shaken by these afflictions; for you yourselves know that we are appointed to this.
3 and to keep you from being shaken by the troubles you were going through. But you know that we are destined for such troubles.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Thessalonians 3:3
Commentary on 1 Thessalonians 3:1-5
(Read 1 Thessalonians 3:1-5)
The more we find pleasure in the ways of God, the more we shall desire to persevere therein. The apostle's design was to establish and comfort the Thessalonians as to the object of their faith, that Jesus Christ was the Saviour of the world; and as to the recompence of faith, which was more than enough to make up all their losses, and to reward all their labours. But he feared his labours would be in vain. If the devil cannot hinder ministers from labouring in the word and doctrine, he will, if possible, hinder the success of their labours. No one would willingly labour in vain. It is the will and purpose of God, that we enter into his kingdom through many afflictions. And the apostles, far from flattering people with the expectation of worldly prosperity in religion, told them plainly they must count upon trouble in the flesh. Herein they followed the example of their great Master, the Author of our faith. Christians were in danger, and they should be forewarned; they will thus be kept from being improved by any devices of the tempter.