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2 Thessalonians

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The Second Epistle to the Thessalonians, also known as the Second Letter to the Thessalonians, is a book of the New Testament of the Bible. It is a written letter from the apostle Paul to the Christian community in Thessalonica. The Second Letter to the Thessalonians covers a wide range of subjects, including the nature of Christian faith and the importance of living a life that is pleasing to God. The letter also includes a number of teachings about Christian ethics and the importance of living according to the Spirit. Key figures in the Second Letter to the Thessalonians include the apostle Paul, as well as the Christian community in Thessalonica, who are the recipients of the letter. The letter also mentions various other individuals, such as Timothy and Silvanus, who are the subjects of the apostle's teachings and exhortations. The letter also includes a number of references to God and his actions, as well as expressions of trust and reliance on him.

Commentary

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The Second Epistle to the Thessalonians, also known as the Second Letter to the Thessalonians, is a book of the New Testament of the Bible. It is a written letter from the apostle Paul to the Christian community in Thessalonica. The Second Letter to the Thessalonians covers a wide range of subjects, including the nature of Christian faith and the importance of living a life that is pleasing to God. The letter also includes a number of teachings about Christian ethics and the importance of living according to the Spirit. Key figures in the Second Letter to the Thessalonians include the apostle Paul, as well as the Christian community in Thessalonica, who are the recipients of the letter. The letter also mentions various other individuals, such as Timothy and Silvanus, who are the subjects of the apostle's teachings and exhortations. The letter also includes a number of references to God and his actions, as well as expressions of trust and reliance on him.

Biblical figures

Key figures in 2 Thessalonians

GodG

God

Supreme Being

JesusJ

Jesus

Prophet

PaulP

Paul

Apostle

EveE

Eve

Mother of all humankind

T

Timotheus

Disciple and companion of the apostle Paul.

S

Silvanus

T

Thessalonia

Chapters

Greeting and Thanksgiving

Greeting and Thanksgiving

2 Thessalonians 1

Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy greet the Thessalonian church and express their thanks for their faith, love, and steadfastness.

Dealing with False Teaching

Dealing with False Teaching

2 Thessalonians 2

Paul addresses false teaching that had spread among the Thessalonians, concerning the day of the Lord. He assures them that the day of the Lord has not yet come and instructs them on how to stand firm and hold on to the traditions they have been taught.

Final Exhortations and Benediction

Final Exhortations and Benediction

2 Thessalonians 3

Paul gives final exhortations to the Thessalonians, including encouragement to live in a quiet and peaceful manner, to work with their hands, and to not be a burden on others. He warns against those who are idle and disruptive, and closes with a benediction, wishing them grace and peace from God.