2 Thessalonians 1:2
2 Thessalonians 1:2 (KJV)
2 Grace unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
2 Thessalonians 1:2 (Literal)
2 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
CONTEXT- Epistolary. Introduction. Grace and Peace.
2 Thessalonians 1:1,2
1 Paul, Silas, and Timothy to the Church of the Thessalonians [at rest] in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
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The Structure of 2 Thessalonians (from E.W Bullinger's Companion Bible)
A) Epistolary. Introduction. Grace and Peace. 1:1,2
B) A | D | Thanksgiving. 1:3a
E | Reason. Their faith and love and patience. 1:3b-5
F | The obtaining of rest and glory. 1:6-10
B | G | Prayer for them. 1:11
H | That the name of the Lord may be glorified. 1:12a
J | And they glorified in Him. 1:12b
C | Admonition. 2:1-12
B) A | D | Thanksgiving. 2:13a
E | Reason. Their salvation. 2:13b
F | The obtaining of glory. 2:14, 15
B | G | Prayer for Paul. 2:16-3:1a
H | That the word may be glorified. 3:1b-3:4
J | And their hearts may be directed into God's love. 3:5
C | Admonition. 3:6-15
A) Epistolary. Conclusion. Peace and Grace. 3:16-18
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