And we are persuaded in the Lord concerning you, both that the things we command you, you both do and will do. Truth to Learn It’s up to Him and He is faithful. But, it’s also up to us to do our part. Behind the Words “We are persuaded”...
2 Thessalonians 3:3 – Walking Faith
But the Lord is faithful, and He will establish you and guard you from the evil one. Truth to Learn Walking by faith means trusting that God will establish and guard you both now and in the future. Behind the Words The word translated “faithful” is pistos, which is...
2 Thessalonians 3:2 – Protect The Messengers
and that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men; for not all have faith. Truth to Learn Those who deliver the gospel message need God’s protection. Behind the Words “We may be delivered” is translated from the Greek verb rhuomai. This word is derived from rhuō, meaning...
2 Thessalonians 3:1 – Pray For God’s Glory
As to the rest, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may run swiftly and be glorified, just as it has with you, Truth to Learn Our prayers need to focus on God’s glory, not our own. Behind the Words “As to the rest” is translated...
2 Thessalonians 2:17 – Comfort For Our Walk
comfort your hearts and may He establish you in every good word and work. Truth to Learn Comfort is God’s doing, but walking in faith is up to you. Behind the Words “Comfort” is translated from the Greek verb parakaleō. This word has the same root as the word...
2 Thessalonians 2:16 – Eternal Comfort and Hope
Truth to Learn Our God promises eternal comfort and real hope for Christians. Behind the Words The word “may” is not actually in this verse, but is part of the verb “comfort” in the following verse. In other words, Paul is saying “Now may our Lord Jesus Christ …...
2 Thessalonians 2:15 – Stand Firm and Hold Fast
Therefore, brothers, stand fast and hold the traditions which you were taught, whether by word or our epistle. Truth to Learn We must learn truth and hold fast to what we know is true. Behind the Words “Stand fast” is from the stēkō, which is derived from the verb histēmi,...
2 Thessalonians 2:14 – Let Your Light Shine!
to which He called you by our gospel, unto the acquisition of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. Truth to Learn In heaven we will shine with the brilliant glory of God. Behind the Words The word “called” is translated from kaleō, which means “to invite someone to...
2 Thessalonians 2:13 – Believe the Truth
But we are obliged to give thanks to God always for you, brothers beloved by the Lord, because God from the beginning chose you for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth, Truth to Learn Belief in the truth is of critical importance to everyone. ...
2 Thessalonians 2:12 – Truth Rejected
that they all might be judged who did not believe the truth but were well pleased with unrighteousness. Truth to Learn Judgment is coming! We need to spread the good news now. Behind the Words The words “they … may be judged” are translated from the Greek verb krinō,...