1 Thessalonians 3:13

“To the end he may stablish your hearts, etc.] Which are very unstable and inconstant in their frames, and in the exercise of grace, and have need to be established in the love of God, against the fears of men, the frowns of the world, the temptations of Satan, and in, and with the doctrines of grace; (see Gill on “<520302>1 Thessalonians 3:2”), unblamable in holiness before God, even our Father. There is no holiness in men naturally; what is in them without the grace of God is only a show; true holiness is from the Spirit of God; and this is a stable thing in itself, and can never be removed or taken away; but the acts of it, through the prevalence of corruption, the force of Satan's…”

“your hearts--which are naturally the spring and seat of unholiness. before God, even our Father--rather, "before Him who is at once God and our Father." Before not merely men, but Him who will not be deceived by the mere show of holiness, that is, may your holiness be such as will stand His searching scrutiny. coming--Greek, "presence," or "arrival." with all his saints--including both the holy angels and the holy elect of men (Th1 4:14; Dan 7:10; Zac 14:5; Mat 25:31; Th2 1:7). The saints are "His" (Act 9:13). We must have "holiness" if we are to be numbered with His holy ones or "saints." On "unblameable," compare Rev 14:5. This verse (compare Th1 3:12) shows that "love" is the spring of…”

“To the end he may stablish your hearts - That is, “may the Lord cause you to increase in love 1 Thessalonians 3:12, in order that you may be established, and be without blame in the day of judgment.” The idea is, that if charity were diffused through their hearts, they would abound in every virtue, and would be at length found blameless. Unblameable - See the 1 Thessalonians 1:10 note; Philippians 2:15; Philippians 3:6 notes; Hebrews 8:7 note; compare Luke 1:6; 1 Thessalonians 5:23. The meaning is, so that there could be no “charge” or “accusation” against them. In holiness - Not in outward conduct merely, or the observance of rites and forms of religion, but in purity of heart. At the…”

“With all his, Christ's, saints - Both angels and men. Next: 1 Thessalonians Chapter 4”

“3:13 In the final part of this prayer (3:11-13), Paul prays that their hearts—their conduct and moral resolve (Matt 5:8; Acts 15:9; Heb 10:22)—might be strong, blameless, and holy. • When Jesus comes, he will be accompanied by all his holy people, possibly a reference to angels (Deut 33:2; Ps 89:5, 7; Dan 4:13; 8:13; Matt 13:41; Mark 8:38; 13:26-27; 2 Thes 1:7).”

“he may: Th1 5:23; Rom 14:4, Rom 16:25; Co1 1:8; Phi 1:10; Th2 2:16, Th2 2:17; Pe1 5:10; Jo1 3:20, Jo1 3:21 unblameable: Eph 5:27; Col 1:22; Jo1 3:20, Jo1 3:21; Jde 1:24 before: Th1 3:11 at the: Th1 2:19, Th1 4:15, Th1 5:23; Co1 1:7, Co1 15:23; Th2 2:1 with: Deu 33:2; Zac 14:5; Th2 1:10; Jde 1:14 Next: 1 Thessalonians Chapter 4”