Translations
Original
Notes
Peace … love … faith … grace: These qualities are mentioned at the start of the letter (1:2, 15). Peace, love, faith, and grace are what Paul most desired for believers.
to the brothers: Paul uses this term to refer to all members of the same family, both male and female.
to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love: Another way of translating this is "be eternally upon all who love our Lord Jesus Christ."
Paul ends this letter with personal words and a blessing that repeats the desires expressed at the beginning of the letter.
Parallels
People
Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world Tychicus: Faithful companion and messenger of Paul
Places
Ephesus: Major city in Asia Minor; important center for early Christianity Rome: Capital city of the Roman Empire
Glossary
Topics
Benedictions: Apostolic, Forms of Grace: Pray for for Others Jesus, the Christ: Unclassified Scriptures Relating to the Divinity of Love to Christ: Pray for Grace to Those Who Have Love to Christ: should be Sincere Love: 0F Man for Jesus Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man Sincerity: should Characterise: Our Love to Christ Sincerity: should Characterize: Our Love Toward Jesus The Apocalypse