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2 Thessalonians 3:16

2 Thessalonians 3:16 (KJV)

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

2 Thessalonians 3:16 (Literal)

16 Now I pray that the lord of peace himself will give you peace in every situation with every one of you. The Lord be with all of you.

CONTEXT- Epistolary. Conclusion. Peace and Grace.

2 Thessalonians 3:16-18

16 Now I pray that the lord of peace himself will give you peace in every situation with every one of you. The Lord be with all of you. 17 I, Paul, am writing this salutation with my own hand which is the proof of authenticity in every letter. So I write: 18 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with all of you. Amen.

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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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Topic: 2Th3:16, 2 Th 3:16