1 Thessalonians 3:12

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And the Lord make you to increase and abound in love one toward another, and toward all men, even as we do toward you:

The lord

Abound

1 Thessalonians 4:9

Philippians 1:9

2 Thessalonians 1:3

Even

1 Thessalonians 2:8

General references

John 15:12

1 Corinthians 16:14

Bible References

The lord

For indeed you already do practice it toward all the believers throughout Macedonia [by actively displaying your love and concern for them]. But we urge you, brothers and sisters, that you excel [in this matter] more and more,

The idols [of the nations] are silver and gold,
The work of man’s hands.

The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith [our ability to confidently trust in God and in His power].”

Now He who provides seed for the sower and bread for food will provide and multiply your seed for sowing [that is, your resources] and increase the harvest of your righteousness [which shows itself in active goodness, kindness, and love].

Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above; it comes down from the Father of lights [the Creator and Sustainer of the heavens], in whom there is no variation [no rising or setting] or shadow cast by His turning [for He is perfect and never changes].

but grow [spiritually mature] in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be glory (honor, majesty, splendor), both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.

Abound

Now concerning brotherly love, you have no need for anyone to write you, for you have been [personally] taught by God to love one another [that is, to have an unselfish concern for others and to do things for their benefit].

And this I pray, that your love may abound more and more [displaying itself in greater depth] in real knowledge and in practical insight,

We ought always and indeed are morally obligated [as those in debt] to give thanks to God for you, brothers and sisters, as is fitting, because your faith is growing ever greater, and the [unselfish] love of each one of you toward one another is continually increasing.

Even

Having such a deep affection for you, we were delighted to share with you not only God’s good news but also our own lives, because you had become so very dear to us.

General references

“This is My commandment, that you love and unselfishly seek the best for one another, just as I have loved you.

Let everything you do be done in love [motivated and inspired by God’s love for us].