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2 Thessalonians 2:1

King James Version (KJV)

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2 Thessalonians 2:1

Verse 1 of 17

Scripture focus

Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and [by] our gathering together unto him,

2 Thessalonians 2:1 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Thessalonians 2:1

Theological / Devotional

We beseech you. It appears that erroneous ideas concerning Paul’s teaching about the nearness of Christ’s coming were being circulated in the church at Thessalonica. To correct these misconceptions Paul wrote the second epistle. He handles the matter with great tact, addressing his readers, not as inferiors, but as brethren, and begs them to heed the instruction he is about to give. He desires to encourage, not discourage, the fainthearted.

By. Rather, “concerning,” or “on behalf of the coming.”

Coming. Greek parousia (see on Matthew 24:3). Paul’s argument in verses 1-12 revolves around the theme of Christ’s return.

Our gathering together. One of the paramount purposes of Christ’s return is to gather together His elect (see on Matthew 24:31; John 14:3) that they may “ever be with the Lord” (1 Thessalonians 4:17). Paul invokes the prospect of this event to focus the Thessalonians’ thoughts on his topic, and to solemnize their thinking.

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