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2TH	front	intro	krd6	Introduction to 2 Thessalonians		0		# Introduction to 2 Thessalonians<br>## Part 1: General Introduction<br><br>#### Outline of the Book of 2 Thessalonians<br><br>1. Greetings and thanksgiving (1:1-3)<br>1. Christians suffering from persecution<br>- They are worthy of the kingdom of God and of his promise of relief from trials (1:4-7)<br>- God will judge those who persecute Christians (1:8-12)<br>1. Some believers' misunderstanding about the second coming of Christ<br>- Christ's return has not yet happened (2:1-2)<br>- Instruction about the events that will precede the return of Christ (2:3-12)<br>1. Paul's confidence that God will save the Thessalonian Christians<br>- His call to "stand firm" (2:13-15)<br>- His prayer that God will comfort them (2:16-17)<br>1. Paul requests that the Thessalonian believers pray for him (3:1-5)<br>1. Paul give commands about idle believers (3:6-15)<br>1. Closing (3:16-17)<br><br>#### Who wrote 2 Thessalonians?<br><br>Paul wrote 2 Thessalonians. He was from the city of Tarsus. He had been known as Saul in his early life. Before becoming a Christian, Paul was a Pharisee. He persecuted Christians. After he became a Christian, he traveled several times throughout the Roman Empire telling people about Jesus.<br><br>Paul wrote this letter while staying in the city of Corinth.<br><br>#### What is the Book of 2 Thessalonians about?<br><br>Paul wrote this letter to the believers in the city of Thessalonica. He encouraged the believers because they were being persecuted. He told them to continue living in a way that pleased God. And he wanted to teach them again about Christ's return.<br><br>#### How should the title of this book be translated?<br><br>Translators may choose to call this book by its traditional title, "2 Thessalonians" or "Second Thessalonians." Or they may choose a clearer title, such as "Paul's Second Letter to the Church in Thessalonica," or "The Second Letter to the Christians in Thessalonica." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])<br><br>## Part 2: Important Religious and Cultural Concepts<br><br>#### What is the "second coming" of Jesus?<br><br>Paul wrote much in this letter about Jesus' eventual return to Earth. When Jesus returns, he will judge all mankind. He will also rule over creation. And he will cause there to be peace everywhere. Paul also explained that a "man of lawlessness" will come before Christ's return. This person will obey Satan and cause many people to oppose God. But Jesus will destroy this person when he returns.<br><br>## Part 3: Important Translation Issues<br><br>#### What did Paul mean by the expression "in Christ," "in the Lord," etc.?<br><br>Paul meant to express the idea of a very close union with Christ and the believers. Please see the introduction to the Book of Romans for more details about this kind of expression.<br><br>#### What are the major issues in the text of the Book of 2 Thessalonians?<br><br>For the following verses, modern versions of the Bible differ from older versions. The ULT text has the modern reading and puts the older reading in a footnote. If a translation of the Bible exists in the general region, translators should consider using the reading found in those versions. If not, translators are advised to follow the modern reading.<br><br>* "and the man of lawlessness is revealed" (2:3). The ULT, UST, and most modern versions read this way. Older versions have, "and the man of sin is revealed."<br>* "For God chose you as the firstfruits for salvation" (2:13) The ULT, UST, and some other versions read this way. Other versions have, "For God chose you from the first for salvation."<br><br>(See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-textvariants]])<br>
2TH	01	intro	m987	2 Thessalonians 01 General Notes		0		# 2 Thessalonians 01 General Notes<br>#### Structure and formatting<br><br>Verses 1-2 formally introduce this letter. Letters in the ancient Near East commonly had introductions of this type.<br><br>#### Other possible translation difficulties in this chapter<br><br>##### Paradox<br><br>A paradox is a true statement that appears to describe something impossible. A paradox occurs in verses 4-5: "We talk about your patience and faith in all your persecutions. We talk about the afflictions that you endure. This is a sign of God's righteous judgment." People would not normally think that believing in God while being persecuted is a sign of God's righteous judgment. But in verses 5-10, Paul explains how God will reward those who believe in him and how he will judge those who afflict them. ([2 Thessalonians 1:4-5](./04.md))<br>## Links:<br><br>* __[2 Thessalonians 01:01 Notes](./01.md)__<br><br>* __[2 Thessalonians intro](../front/intro.md) | [>>](../02/intro.md)__<br>
2TH	01	01	b6vf	figs-exclusive		0	General Information:	Paul is the author of this letter, but he includes Silvanus and Timothy as senders of the letter. He begins by greeting the church at Thessalonica. The words "we" and "us" refer to Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, unless otherwise noted. Also, the word "you" is plural and refers to the believers at the church of Thessalonica. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
2TH	01	01	hm3e			0	Silvanus	This is the Latin form of "Silas." He is the same person listed in the book of Acts as Paul's fellow traveler.
2TH	01	02	g6rb			0	Grace to you	Paul commonly uses this greeting in his letters.
2TH	01	03	m6z5			0	General Information:	Paul gives thanks for the believers in Thessalonica.
2TH	01	03	ea59	figs-hyperbole		0	We should always give thanks to God	Paul uses "always" as a generalization meaning "often" or "regularly. The sentence emphasizes the greatness of what God is doing in the lives of the Thessalonian believers. Alternate translation: "We should often give thanks to God" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
2TH	01	03	h6t9	figs-gendernotations		0	brothers	Here "brothers" means fellow Christians, including both men and women. Alternate translation: "brothers and sisters" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-gendernotations]])
2TH	01	03	u3m8			0	This is appropriate	"It is the right thing to do" or "It is good"
2TH	01	03	xy7k			0	the love each of you has for one another increases	"you sincerely love one another"
2TH	01	03	bmn6			0	one another	Here "one another" means fellow Christians.
2TH	01	04	kx1n	figs-rpronouns		0	we ourselves	Here "ourselves" is used to emphasize Paul's boasting. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rpronouns]])
2TH	01	05	dad9	figs-activepassive		0	You will be considered worthy of the kingdom of God	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "that God will consider you worthy to be part of his kingdom" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
2TH	01	06	wrg2			0	Connecting Statement:	As Paul continues, he talks about God being just.
2TH	01	06	cxx1			0	it is righteous for God	"God is right" or "God is just"
2TH	01	06	id3i	figs-metaphor		0	for God to return affliction to those who afflict you	Here "to return" is a metaphor that means to cause someone to experience the same thing they did to someone else. Alternate translation: "for God to afflict those who afflict you" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
2TH	01	07	hxy2	figs-metaphor		0	and relief to you	These words continue the description of what God is right "to return" to people (verse 6). This is a metaphor that means to cause someone to experience the same thing they did to someone else. Alternate translation: "and to relieve you" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
2TH	01	07	lu43	figs-ellipsis		0	relief to you	You can make it explicit that God is the one who provides relief. Alternate translation: "for God to provide relief to you" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
2TH	01	07	yix7			0	the angels of his power	"his powerful angels"
2TH	01	08	y3uv			0	In flaming fire he will take vengeance on those who do not know God and on those who	"He will punish with blazing fire those who do not know God and those who" or "Then with blazing fire he will punish those who do not know God and those who"
2TH	01	09	plw5	figs-activepassive		0	They will be punished	Here "They" refers to the people who do not obey the gospel. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "The Lord will punish them" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
2TH	01	10	ugk9			0	when he comes on that day	Here "that day" is the day when Jesus will return to the world.
2TH	01	10	bi2u	figs-activepassive		0	to be glorified by his people and to be marveled at by all those who believed	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "when his people will glorify him and all those who believed will stand in awe of him" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
2TH	01	11	ik19			0	we also pray continually for you	Paul is emphasizing how often he prays for them. Alternate translation: we also pray regularly for you" or "we continue to pray for you"
2TH	01	11	hiv9			0	calling	Here "calling" refers to God appointing or choosing people to be his children and servants, and to proclaim his message of salvation through Jesus.
2TH	01	11	r8gk			0	fulfill every desire of goodness	"make you able to do good in every way that you desire"
2TH	01	12	q994	figs-activepassive		0	that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified by you	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "that you may glorify the name of our Lord Jesus" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
2TH	01	12	pg2i	figs-activepassive		0	you will be glorified by him	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "Jesus will glorify you" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
2TH	01	12	z8k9			0	because of the grace of our God	"because of God's grace"
2TH	02	intro	jq9r	2 Thessalonians 02 General Notes		0		# 2 Thessalonians 02 General Notes<br>#### Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>##### "Being gathered together to be with him"<br><br>This passage refers to a time when Jesus calls to himself those who have believed in him. Scholars differ on whether or not this refers to Christ's final glorious return. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/believe]])<br><br>##### Man of lawlessness<br>This is the same as "son of destruction" and "lawless one" in this chapter. Paul associates him with Satan actively working in the world. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/antichrist]])<br><br>##### Sits in the temple of God<br>Paul could be referring to the Jerusalem temple that the Romans destroyed several years after he wrote this letter. Or he could be referring to a future physical temple, or to the church as the spiritual temple of God. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])<br>
2TH	02	01	r36t			0	General Information:	Paul exhorts believers not to be deceived about the day Jesus will come back.
2TH	02	01	q1uq			0	Now	The word "Now" marks a change of topic in Paul's instructions.
2TH	02	01	cvg5	figs-gendernotations		0	brothers	Here "brothers" means fellow Christians, including both men and women. Alternate translation: "brothers and sisters" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-gendernotations]])
2TH	02	02	b8b2			0	that you not be easily disturbed or troubled	"that you do not easily let yourselves be disturbed"
2TH	02	02	d334			0	by a message, or by a letter that seems to be coming from us	"by spoken word or by written letter that pretends to be coming from us"
2TH	02	02	k4dk			0	to the effect that	"saying that"
2TH	02	02	ib6m			0	the day of the Lord	This refers to the time when Jesus will come back to the earth for all believers.
2TH	02	03	l9c5			0	General Information:	Paul teaches about the man of lawlessness.
2TH	02	03	ej66			0	it will not come	"the day of the Lord will not come"
2TH	02	03	y7ch			0	the falling away	This refers to a future time when many people will turn away from God.
2TH	02	03	e86v	figs-activepassive		0	the man of lawlessness is revealed	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "God reveals the man of lawlessness" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
2TH	02	03	tkg9	figs-metaphor		0	the son of destruction	Paul speaks of destruction as a person who bore a son whose goal is to totally destroy everything. Alternate translation: "the one who destroys everything he can" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
2TH	02	04	t485	figs-activepassive		0	all that is called God or that is worshiped	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "everything that people consider to be God or everything that people worship" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
2TH	02	04	wj33			0	exhibits himself as God	"shows himself as God"
2TH	02	05	rsz1	figs-rquestion		0	Do you not remember ... these things?	Paul uses a rhetorical question to remind them of his teaching when he was with them previously. This can be expressed as a statement. Alternate translation: "I am sure you remember ... these things." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
2TH	02	05	lkk7			0	these things	This refers to the return of Jesus, the day of the Lord, and the man of lawlessness.
2TH	02	06	ask4	figs-activepassive		0	he will be revealed only at the right time	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "God will reveal the man of lawlessness when the time is right" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
2TH	02	07	si9i			0	mystery of lawlessness	This refers to a sacred secret that only God knows.
2TH	02	07	fcu7			0	who restrains him	To restrain someone is to hold them back or to keep them from doing what they want to do.
2TH	02	08	hn67	figs-activepassive		0	Then the lawless one will be revealed	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "Then God will allow the lawless one to show himself" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
2TH	02	08	vay9	figs-metonymy		0	with the breath of his mouth	Here "breath" represents the power of God. Alternate translation: "by the power of his spoken word" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
2TH	02	08	hy3y			0	bring him to nothing by the revelation of his coming	When Jesus returns to earth and shows himself, he will defeat the lawless one.
2TH	02	09	bd5m			0	with all power, signs, and false wonders	"with all kinds of power, signs, and false wonders"
2TH	02	10	tf75			0	with all deceit of unrighteousness	This person will use every sort of evil to deceive people to believe in him instead of God.
2TH	02	10	v366			0	These things will be for those who are perishing	This man who is given power by Satan will deceive everyone who did not believe in Jesus.
2TH	02	10	pf48			0	who are perishing	Here "perishing" has the concept of everlasting or eternal destruction.
2TH	02	11	sj1v			0	For this reason	"Because the people do not love the truth"
2TH	02	11	en8e	figs-metaphor		0	God is sending them a work of error so that they would believe a lie	Paul is speaking of God allowing something to happen to people as if he is sending them something. Alternate translation: "God is allowing the man of lawlessness to deceive them" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
2TH	02	12	d63e	figs-activepassive		0	they will all be judged	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "God will judge all of them" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
2TH	02	12	pkw8			0	those who did not believe the truth but instead took pleasure in unrighteousness	"those who took pleasure in unrighteousness because they did not believe the truth"
2TH	02	13	w83a			0	General Information:	Paul gives thanks to God for the believers and encourages them.
2TH	02	13	bcd5			0	Connecting Statement:	Paul now changes topics.
2TH	02	13	b3hh			0	But	Paul uses this word here to mark a change in topic.
2TH	02	13	dze5	figs-hyperbole		0	we should always give thanks	The word "always" is a generalization. Alternate translation: "we should continually give thanks" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
2TH	02	13	m418			0	we should	Here "we" refers to Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy.
2TH	02	13	ia4x	figs-activepassive		0	brothers loved by the Lord	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "for the Lord loves you, brothers" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
2TH	02	13	v15j	figs-gendernotations		0	brothers	Here "brothers" means fellow Christians, including both men and women. Alternate translation: "brothers and sisters" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-gendernotations]])
2TH	02	13	l7a8	figs-metaphor		0	as the firstfruits for salvation in sanctification of the Spirit and belief in the truth	Being among the first people to be saved is spoken of as if the Thessalonian believers are "firstfruits." This can also be stated to remove the abstract nouns "salvation," "sanctification," "belief," and "truth." Alternate translation: "to be among the first people who believe what is true, and whom God has saved and set apart for himself by his Spirit" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
2TH	02	15	u9ss			0	So then, brothers, stand firm	Paul exhorts the believers to hold fast to their faith in Jesus.
2TH	02	15	l4vr	figs-metaphor		0	hold tightly to the traditions	Here "traditions" refers to the truths of Christ that Paul and the other apostles taught. Paul speaks of them as if his readers could hold on to them with their hands. Alternate translation: "remember the traditions" or "believe the truths" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
2TH	02	15	whp8	figs-activepassive		0	you were taught	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "we have taught you" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
2TH	02	15	z2vs	figs-explicit		0	whether by word or by our letter	"By word" here is a synecdoche for "by instructions" or "by teachings." You can make clear the implicit information. Alternate translation: "whether by what we taught you in person or by what we wrote to you in a letter" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
2TH	02	16	njk1			0	Connecting Statement:	Paul ends with a blessing from God.
2TH	02	16	g8m1			0	Now	Paul uses this word here to mark a change in topic.
2TH	02	16	yge9	figs-inclusive		0	may our Lord ... who loved us and gave us	The words "our" and "us" refer to all believers. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-inclusive]])
2TH	02	16	cm54	figs-rpronouns		0	Lord Jesus Christ himself	Here "himself" gives additional emphasis to the phrase "Lord Jesus Christ." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rpronouns]])
2TH	02	17	x3rr	figs-metonymy		0	comfort and establish your hearts in	Here "hearts" represents the seat of emotions. Alternate translation: "comfort you and strengthen you for" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
2TH	02	17	yw5f			0	every good work and word	"every good thing you do and say"
2TH	03	intro	b8hk	2 Thessalonians 03 General Notes		0		# 2 Thessalonians 03 General Notes<br>#### Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>##### Idle and lazy persons<br>In Thessalonica, there apparently was a problem with people in the church who were able to work but refused to do so. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])<br><br>##### What should you do if your brother sins?<br><br>In this chapter, Paul teaches that Christians need to live in a way that honors God. Christians should also encourage one another and hold each other accountable for what they do. The church is also responsible for encouraging believers to repent if they sin. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/repent]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sin]])<br>
2TH	03	01	k33i			0	General Information:	Paul asks the believers to pray for him and his companions.
2TH	03	01	jy75			0	Now	Paul uses the word "now" to mark a change in topic.
2TH	03	01	m1s5	figs-gendernotations		0	brothers	Here "brothers" means fellow Christians, including both men and women. Alternate translation: "brothers and sisters" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-gendernotations]])
2TH	03	01	r54v	figs-metaphor		0	that the word of the Lord may rush and be glorified, as it also is with you	Paul speaks of God's word spreading as if it were running from place to place. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "that more and more people will soon hear our message about our Lord Jesus and honor it, as happened with you" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
2TH	03	02	xg2h	figs-activepassive		0	that we may be delivered	This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "that God may save us" or "that God may rescue us" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
2TH	03	02	p1ct			0	for not all have faith	"for many people do not believe in Jesus"
2TH	03	03	yx9g			0	who will establish you	"who will strengthen you"
2TH	03	03	p91k			0	the evil one	"Satan"
2TH	03	04	xk85			0	We have confidence	"We have faith" or "We trust"
2TH	03	05	giz4	figs-metonymy		0	direct your hearts	Here "heart" is a metonym for a person's thoughts or mind. Alternate translation: "cause you to understand" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
2TH	03	05	wre3	figs-metaphor		0	to the love of God and to the endurance of Christ	Paul speaks of God's love and Christ's endurance as if they were destinations on a path. Alternate translation: "how much God loves you and how much Christ has endured for you" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
2TH	03	06	mst3			0	General Information:	Paul gives the believers some final instructions about working and not being idle.
2TH	03	06	v33v			0	Now	Paul uses this word to mark a change in topic.
2TH	03	06	x9l8	figs-gendernotations		0	brothers	Here "brothers" means fellow Christians, including both men and women. Alternate translation: "brothers and sisters" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-gendernotations]])
2TH	03	06	y4a9	figs-metonymy		0	in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ	"Name" here is a metonym for the person of Jesus Christ. Alternate translation: "as if our Lord Jesus Christ himself were speaking" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
2TH	03	06	jvw1	figs-inclusive		0	our Lord	Here "our" refers to all believers. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-inclusive]])
2TH	03	07	h222			0	to imitate us	"to act the way that my fellow workers and I act"
2TH	03	07	b1i1	figs-doublenegatives		0	We did not live among you as those who had no discipline	Paul uses a double negative to emphasize the positive. This can be stated as a positive. Alternate translation: "We lived among you as those who had much discipline" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublenegatives]])
2TH	03	08	d9h1	figs-merism		0	we worked night and day	"we worked during the night and during the day." Here "night" and "day" are a merism and they mean "all the time." Alternate translation: "we worked all the time" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]])
2TH	03	08	w8fq	figs-doublet		0	in difficult labor and hardship	Paul emphasizes how hard his circumstances were. Difficult labor implies work that requires great effort. Hardship implies they endured pain and suffering. Alternate translation: "in very difficult circumstances" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
2TH	03	09	sn3k	figs-doublenegatives		0	We did this not because we have no authority. Instead, we did	Paul uses a double negative to emphasize the positive. This can be stated as a positive. Alternate translation: "We certainly have the right to receive food from you, but instead we worked for our food" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublenegatives]])
2TH	03	10	c652	figs-doublenegatives		0	The one who is unwilling to work must not eat	This can be stated in positive form. Alternate translation: "If a person wants to eat, he must work" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublenegatives]])
2TH	03	11	ey6c	figs-metaphor		0	some walk idly	Here "walk" stands for behavior in life. Alternate translation: "some live idle lives" or "some are lazy" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
2TH	03	11	iv1z			0	but are instead meddlers	Meddlers are people who interfere in the affairs of others without being asked to help.
2TH	03	12	bm6z			0	with quietness	"in a quiet, peaceful, and mild manner." Paul exhorts the meddlers to stop getting involved in other people's affairs.
2TH	03	13	jx8t			0	But	Paul uses this word to contrast the lazy believers with the hardworking believers.
2TH	03	13	e59v	figs-you		0	you, brothers	The word "you" refers to all the Thessalonian believers. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
2TH	03	13	usu9	figs-gendernotations		0	brothers	Here "brothers" means fellow Christians, including both men and women. Alternate translation: "brothers and sisters" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-gendernotations]])
2TH	03	14	mzs4			0	if anyone does not obey our word	"if anyone does not obey our instructions"
2TH	03	14	nv3v	figs-idiom		0	take note of him	Notice who he is. Alternate translation: "publicly identify that person" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
2TH	03	14	y552			0	so that he may be ashamed	Paul instructs believers to shun lazy believers as a disciplinary action.
2TH	03	16	nef4			0	General Information:	Paul makes closing remarks to the believers at Thessalonica.
2TH	03	16	whb9	figs-explicit		0	may the Lord of peace himself give you	You can make explicit that this is Paul's prayer for the Thessalonians. Alternate translation: "I pray that the Lord of peace himself gives you" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
2TH	03	16	zl1s	figs-rpronouns		0	the Lord of peace himself	Here "himself" emphasizes that the Lord will personally give peace to believers. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rpronouns]])
2TH	03	17	c2cb			0	This is my greeting, Paul, with my own hand, which is the sign in every letter	"I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand, which I do in every letter, as a sign that this letter is truly from me"
2TH	03	17	wg3f			0	This is how I write	Paul makes it clear that this letter is from him and is not a forgery.