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2 Thessalonians: Summary & Key Themes
2 Thessalonians at a glance, before you read it.
| Written by | Paul |
|---|---|
| Written to | the church in Thessalonica |
| Type | Letter |
| Chapters | 3 |
| Position | Book 53 of 66 · book 14 of the New Testament |
Summary
Paul corrects confusion about the day of the Lord, encourages believers under persecution and tells idle people to work.
Main themes
- the day of the Lord
- perseverance
- work
Key verse
But ye, brethren, be not weary in well doing.2 Thessalonians 3:13 (KJV)
How to read 2 Thessalonians
Read it in one or two sittings first; short letters were written to be read aloud in one go. Ask three questions as you go: what did this mean to the first readers, what does it show about God, and what does it ask of me?
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