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2 Thessalonians 1

2 Thessalonians 1:2

Greetings to the Thessalonians · 2 Thessalonians 1:1–4
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Translations

Modern
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Traditional
Grace unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Literal
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Latin
Gratia vobis, et pax a Deo Patre nostro, et Domino Jesu Christo.

Original

Greek
English
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Notes

2 Thessalonians 1:2

God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ are the co-equal source of grace and peace. The Thessalonians' hope relied on God's grace (2:16). Even during times when Christians were treated badly, they could feel peace from God (3:16).

2 Thessalonians 1:1–2

Paul uses ancient letter writing customs. Instead of the usual greeting, he blesses them with grace and peace.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul)

Parallels

1 Thessalonians 1:1–10

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Topics

Benedictions: Apostolic, Forms of God: Fatherhood of Jesus, the Christ: Unclassified Scriptures Relating to the Divinity of Paul is Persecuted