2 Thessalonians 3
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 3 of 3
Chapter Summary
1 He craves their prayers, 5 makes request to God in their behalf, 6 and gives them diverse precepts.
Key Greek Words
People & Context
Author asking for prayer, commanding the idle to work, and signing the greeting in his own hand as the letter's mark
The Lord in whose name Paul commands the assembly and through whom he exhorts the disorderly to work quietly
The One whose love and Christ's patience the Lord is asked to direct the believers' hearts toward
Timeline
Paul asks the Thessalonians to pray that the Word of the Lord may run and be glorified, and that the apostles may be delivered from harmful and evil men.
2 Thessalonians 3:1-2Paul affirms that the Lord is faithful and will establish and guard the Thessalonians from the evil one, expressing confidence that they will continue doing what is commanded.
2 Thessalonians 3:3-5Paul commands withdrawal from every brother walking disorderly, reminding them of his own example of working night and day to avoid burdening anyone, and establishing the rule that whoever will not work should not eat.
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