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2 Thessalonians 3

2 Thessalonians 3:5

Request for Prayer · 2 Thessalonians 3:1–5
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Translations

Modern
May the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance.
Traditional
And the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God, and into the patient waiting for Christ.
Literal
And may the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God and into the perseverance of Christ.
Latin
Dominus autem dirigat corda vestra in caritate Dei, et patientia Christi.

Original

Greek
English
May the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance.

Notes

2 Thessalonians 3:5

The prayer for God to direct (literally make straight) their hearts comes from an Old Testament expression (1 Chronicles 29:18; Proverbs 23:19). Christians should love like God and show patience like Christ.

2 Thessalonians 3:1–5

Before discussing the final topic of the letter (3:6–15), Paul asks for prayers (3:1–2). He assures the Thessalonians of God's help during difficult times (3:3–5).

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul)

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Second Letter to the Thessalonians

Topics

Intercession: Exemplified Jesus, the Christ: Second Coming of Love of Man for God Love to God: Pray For Love to God: Produced by The Holy Spirit Love: 0F Man for Jesus Meekness: General Scriptures Concerning Patience: General Scriptures Concerning Patience: To be Exercised: Waiting for Christ Prayer: To be offered: To the Holy Spirit The Heart: Pray That It May Be: Directed Into the Love of God The Holy Spirit: is God: Being Invoked As Jehovah The Second Coming of Christ: Saints: should be Patient To Titles and Names of the Holy Spirit: Lord, The