Lesson 498: 2 Thessalonians 3:16
2 Thessalonians 3:16
The Blueprint — The Verse
Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.
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The Context — The History
2 Thessalonians addresses misunderstanding about the day of the Lord and disorderly behavior in the church. Some thought the Lord had already returned; others refused to work.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
Paul corrected false teaching about the day of the Lord and urged disciplined living. He warned against idleness, then prayed that the Lord of peace Himself would give peace always in every way as the letter closed.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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2 Thessalonians 3:15
15Yet do not regard them as an enemy, but warn them as you would a fellow believer.
Read the verse immediately before this lesson (2 Thessalonians 3:15) to hear the lead-in to the passage.
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2 Thessalonians 3:17
17I, Paul, write this greeting in my own hand, which is the distinguishing mark in all my letters. This is how I write.
Read the verse immediately after this lesson (2 Thessalonians 3:17) to continue the passage.
Discussion
- Where do you need the Lord of peace to rule instead of chaos?
- How does false teaching about the end disturb peace?
- What practices help you receive God's peace in every circumstance?