Paul follows his prayer for the Thessalonians’ comfort and steadfastness in chapter 2 with a prayer request of them; in fact, his imperative “pray” is both emphatic in position (stressing its importance) and in the present tense (desiring it to be continual among them). His prayer request is twofold: that (1) the word of the Lord would speed ahead/run (Gk: treko) and be glorified as it had among them; and (2) for Paul’s missionary team to be delivered from wicked and evil men (i.e., enemies of the gospel in Corinth). To this day, when we take the Word of God forward, we can expect strong opposition. Hence, after his request Paul reassures them of God’s faithfulness; He will establish and guard them from the evil one, as well as direct their hearts to the love of God and to steadfastness in Christ.

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