Thomas Aquinas, on 1Thess 3:10

“Night and day more abundantly praying that we may see your face, and may accomplish those things that are wanting to your faith?”

“Then when Paul says, night and day, the third effect of their relationship is explained. First, he points out the frequency of his prayer; secondly, he shows what he desires while praying (3:11). So Paul insists: We give thanks for things past; nevertheless we do not fail to pray also for future concerns, indeed, we do so night and day, that is, in adversity and prosperity. "Evening and morning and at noon I utter my complaint and moan" (Ps. 55:17). To supply what is lacking in your faith: not matters that pertain to the fundamentals of the faith, but some special teachings which the Apostle did not preach to them at their birth: "I, brethren, could not address you as spiritual men, but as men of the flesh" (1 Cor. 3:1). "I have yet many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now" (Jn. 16:12).”

Imported from an open dataset — not yet checked against the printed edition.