2 Thessalonians: Summary & Overview

Overview

Second Thessalonians corrects misunderstandings about Christ's return. Some believers had quit working, thinking Jesus was coming immediately. Paul clarifies the timeline, encourages perseverance, and firmly instructs: keep working, keep praying, keep living faithfully regardless of when Christ returns.

Key Themes

  • Clarity about Christ's return
  • Perseverance under persecution
  • The importance of working
  • God's justice
  • Standing firm in truth

Famous Verses

But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil.

2 Thessalonians 3:3

If any would not work, neither should he eat.

2 Thessalonians 3:10

Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught.

2 Thessalonians 2:15

And to you who are troubled rest with us, when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven.

2 Thessalonians 1:7

Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means.

2 Thessalonians 3:16

Key Facts

Testament
New Testament
Genre
Epistle
Author
Paul
Date Written
~51–52 AD
Chapters
3

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