It is closely connected to 4:4–7 [Lns]. It has no reference to the same phrase in 3:1 [My]. QUESTION—Why is this verse mentioned? This and the following verse are a general exhortation concerning additional qualities of Christian conduct [Alf, Blm, ICC, My, TH]: do these additional things. It makes clear that a faithful Christian life requires fulfillment of all of the Christian virtues, not merely one [Blm]. There is a close connection with the preceding thought [EGT], telling how God’s peace will
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