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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