The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.
      III. His request of their prayers: Brethren, pray for us,1 Thessalonians 5:25; 1 Thessalonians 5:25. We should pray for one another; and brethren should thus express brotherly love. This great apostle did not think it beneath him to call the Thessalonians brethren, nor to request their prayers. Ministers stand in need of their people's prayers; and the more people pray for their ministers the more good ministers may have from God, and the more benefit people may receive by their ministry.