All things bear record · 2 Thessalonians

2 Thessalonians 3

4 witnesses of Christ here, and 1 further echo from the reading.

Patient Waiting for Christ

Christ — the Anointed One

And the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God, and into the patient waiting for Christ. 2 Thessalonians 3:5

Paul prays that the Saints will wait patiently for Christ's return, staying faithful while they wait.

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In the Name of Our Lord Jesus Christ

Jesus — Jehovah saves; Christ — the Anointed One

Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which he received of us. 2 Thessalonians 3:6

Paul gives his instruction with the authority of Christ's name, since the Church acts for Him.

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By Our Lord Jesus Christ

Jesus — Jehovah saves; Christ — the Anointed One

Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread. 2 Thessalonians 3:12

Paul exhorts idle members to work quietly, appealing to them by Jesus Christ.

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Lord of Peace

Lord of peace — the one who is the source of peace

Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all. 2 Thessalonians 3:16

In Paul's letters "the Lord" usually means Jesus. He is the Lord of peace who gives a peace the world cannot give.

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Grace of Our Lord Jesus Christ

Jesus — Jehovah saves; Christ — the Anointed One

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. 2 Thessalonians 3:18

Paul's closing blessing of Christ's grace.

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