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Finally (loipon). Accusative of general reference of loipos, as for the rest. It does not mean actual conclusion, but merely a colloquial expression pointing towards the end (Milligan) as in 2Co 13:11; 2Ti 4:8. So to loipon in 2Th 3:1; Phi 3:1; Phi 4:8.
We beseech (erōtōmen). Not “question” as in ancient Greek, but as often in N.T. (1Th 5:12; 2Th 2:1; Phi 4:3) and also in papyri to make urgent request of one.
How ye ought (to pōs dei humās). Literally, explanatory articular indirect question (to pōs) after parelabēte according to common classic idiom in Luke (Luk 1:62; Luk 22:2, Luk 22:4, Luk 22:23, Luk 22:24) and Paul (Rom 8:26).
That ye abound (hina perisseuēte). Loose construction of the hina clause with present subjunctive after two subordinate clauses with kathōs (as, even as) to be connected with “beseech and exhort.”
More and more (mallon). Simply more, but added to same idea in perisseuēte. See also 1Th 4:11.