they had received from Paul by way of teaching and admonition, and by what they heard from his mouth and saw in his Christian example, this they had to do, they had to act accordingly. For all who act thus, who combine Christian doctrine and practice in daily life in such a way, a gracious promise is made: The God of peace will be with them. Not only the peace of God (verse 7) will be their share, but the God of peace Himself, who is the source of all spiritual blessings, will favour them with His
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