Commentaries and Other Bible Study Helps - Prayer Tents - Prayer Tents

3:1-5 Transition. Paul requests prayer for his work, reassures the Thessalonians regarding God's faithfulness, and closes by praying for the Thessalonians.

3:1-2 Request for Prayer. Paul requests prayer for the gospel's advance through his ministry and for deliverance from wicked opponents. He prays that the word of the Lord (the gospel) would speed ahead (enjoy unhindered progress) and be honored (by people acknowledging its truth and embracing God's offer of salvation). For not all have faith. The gospel is not always embraced with faith; indeed, it frequently provokes violent hostility.