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| | ''II Thessalonians'' is a [[book]] in the [[New Testament]], written by [[Paul]] and addressed to the church at [[Thessalonica]], the same church addressed in the first letter to the Thessalonians. | | ''II Thessalonians'' is a [[book]] in the [[New Testament]], written by [[Paul]] and addressed to the church at [[Thessalonica]], the same church addressed in the first letter to the Thessalonians. |
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| − | This epistle of Paul contains many expressions which parallel those in the first letter, indeed some are [[verbatim]]. However, other aspects suggest a more impersonal tone and changed circumstances in the situation as Thessalonika which prompted this letter as well. | + | This epistle of Paul contains many expressions which parallel those in the first letter, indeed some are verbatim. However, other aspects suggest a more impersonal tone and changed circumstances in the situation as Thessalonika which prompted this letter as well. |
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| | It begins with an address (2 Thessalonians 1:1-2) that is only a slight expansion on the address in 1 Thessalonians 1:1, and it ends with a greeting insisting on its genuine Pauline authority against the false claims made in Paul's name (2 Thessalonians 2:2). The main body of the letter is in three parts, and it is the second part (chapter 2) that presents the most difficulty, being most notorious for the obscurity of its doctrine regarding the man of sin and the [[Parousia]] of the Lord. | | It begins with an address (2 Thessalonians 1:1-2) that is only a slight expansion on the address in 1 Thessalonians 1:1, and it ends with a greeting insisting on its genuine Pauline authority against the false claims made in Paul's name (2 Thessalonians 2:2). The main body of the letter is in three parts, and it is the second part (chapter 2) that presents the most difficulty, being most notorious for the obscurity of its doctrine regarding the man of sin and the [[Parousia]] of the Lord. |
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| | :*Concluding Exhortations (3:1-16) | | :*Concluding Exhortations (3:1-16) |
| | :*Final Greetings (3:17-18) | | :*Final Greetings (3:17-18) |
| − | Chapter 1 He gives thanks to God for their faith and constancy; and prays for their advamcement in all good.<br>Chapter 2 The day of the Lord is not to come, till the man of sin be revealed. The apostle's traditions are to be observed.<br>Chapter 3 He begs their prayers, and warns them against idleness. | + | Chapter 1 He gives thanks to God for their faith and constancy; and prays for their advamcement in all good.<br>Chapter 2 The day of the Lord is not to come, till the man of sin be revealed. The apostle's traditions are to be observed.<br>Chapter 3 He begs their prayers, and warns them against idleness. Verse 3:10: those who won't work shouldn’t eat. |
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| | == References == | | == References == |