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22THfrontintrokrd60# Introduction to 2 Thessalonians<br><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> * Christs 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. Pauls 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 Christs 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 “Pauls 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 Christs 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>* “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]])
32TH1introm9870# 2 Thessalonians 1 General Notes<br><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 Gods righteous judgment.” People would not normally think that believing in God while being persecuted is a sign of Gods 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))
42TH11b6vf0General 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.
52TH11nrxtfigs-exclusive0General Information:The words “we” and “us” refer to Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, unless otherwise noted. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive]])
62TH11x4ljfigs-you0General Information:The word “you” is plural and refers to the believers at the church of Thessalonica. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
72TH11hm3eΣιλουανὸς1SilvanusThis is the Latin form of “Silas.” He is the same person listed in the book of Acts as Pauls fellow traveler.
82TH12g6rbχάρις ὑμῖν1Grace to youPaul commonly uses this greeting in his letters.
92TH13m6z50General Information:Paul gives thanks for the believers in Thessalonica.
102TH13ea59figs-hyperboleεὐχαριστεῖν ὀφείλομεν τῷ Θεῷ πάντοτε1We ought always to give thanks to GodPaul 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]])
112TH13h6t9figs-gendernotationsἀδελφοί1brothersHere, **brothers** means fellow Christians, including both men and women. Alternate translation: “brothers and sisters” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-gendernotations]])
122TH13u3m8καθὼς ἄξιόν ἐστιν1just as it is fitting“for it is the right thing to do”
132TH13xy7kπλεονάζει ἡ ἀγάπη ἑνὸς ἑκάστου, πάντων ὑμῶν, εἰς ἀλλήλους1the love of each one of you all for one another is increasing“you sincerely love one another more and more”
142TH13bmn6ἀλλήλους1one anotherHere, **one another** means fellow Christians.
152TH14kx1nfigs-rpronounsαὐτοὺς ἡμᾶς1we ourselvesHere, **ourselves** is used to emphasize Pauls boasting. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rpronouns]])
162TH15dad9figs-activepassiveεἰς τὸ καταξιωθῆναι ὑμᾶς τῆς Βασιλείας τοῦ Θεοῦ1for you to be considered worthy of the kingdom of GodYou can state this 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]])
172TH16wrg20Connecting Statement:As Paul continues, he talks about God being just.
182TH16cxx1εἴπερ δίκαιον παρὰ Θεῷ1if indeed it is righteous for God“for God is certainly right” or “because God is just”
192TH16id3ifigs-metaphorπαρὰ Θεῷ, ἀνταποδοῦναι τοῖς θλίβουσιν ὑμᾶς θλῖψιν1for God to return affliction to those who are afflicting youHere, **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 are afflicting you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
202TH17hxy2figs-metaphorκαὶ ὑμῖν…ἄνεσιν1and relief to youThese 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]])
212TH17lu43figs-ellipsisὑμῖν…ἄνεσιν1relief to youYou 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]])
222TH17yix7ἀγγέλων δυνάμεως αὐτοῦ1his mighty angels“his powerful angels”
232TH18y3uvἐν πυρὶ φλογός διδόντος ἐκδίκησιν τοῖς μὴ εἰδόσι Θεὸν1in flaming fire taking vengeance on those who have not known God“he will punish with blazing fire those who do not know God” or “then with blazing fire he will punish those who do not know God”
242TH19plw5figs-activepassiveοἵτινες δίκην τίσουσιν ὄλεθρον αἰώνιον1who will pay the penalty—eternal destructionHere, **who** refers to the people who do not obey the gospel. You can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “the Lord will punish them with eternal destruction” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
252TH110ugk9ὅταν ἔλθῃ…ἐν τῇ ἡμέρᾳ ἐκείνῃ1when he comes on that dayHere, **that day** is the day when Jesus will return to the world.
262TH110bi2ufigs-activepassiveἐνδοξασθῆναι ἐν τοῖς ἁγίοις αὐτοῦ, καὶ θαυμασθῆναι ἐν πᾶσιν τοῖς πιστεύσασιν1to be glorified by his saints and to be marveled at by all those who have believedYou can state this 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]])
272TH111ik19figs-hyperboleκαὶ προσευχόμεθα πάντοτε περὶ ὑμῶν1we also pray always for youPaul is using **always** as an exaggeration in order to emphasize how often he prays for them. Alternate translation: “we also pray regularly for you” or “we continue to pray for you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
282TH111hiv9τῆς κλήσεως1of your callingHere, **calling** refers to God appointing or choosing people to be his children and servants, and to proclaim his message of salvation through Jesus.
292TH111r8gkπληρώσῃ πᾶσαν εὐδοκίαν ἀγαθωσύνης1he may fulfill every desire of goodness“he would make you able to do good in every way that you desire”
302TH112q994figs-activepassiveὅπως ἐνδοξασθῇ τὸ ὄνομα τοῦ Κυρίου ἡμῶν, Ἰησοῦ, ἐν ὑμῖν1so that the name of our Lord Jesus might be glorified in youYou can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “so that you would glorify the name of our Lord Jesus” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
312TH112pg2ifigs-activepassiveκαὶ ὑμεῖς ἐν αὐτῷ1and you in himYou can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “and Jesus will glorify you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
322TH112z8k9κατὰ τὴν χάριν τοῦ Θεοῦ ἡμῶν1according to the grace of our God“because of Gods grace”
332TH2introjq9r0# 2 Thessalonians 2 General Notes<br><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 Christs final glorious return. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/believe]])<br><br>### Man of lawlessness<br><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><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]])
342TH21r36t0General Information:Paul exhorts believers not to be deceived about the day Jesus will come back.
352TH21q1uqδὲ1NowThe word **Now** marks a change of topic in Pauls instructions.
362TH21cvg5figs-gendernotationsἀδελφοί1brothersHere, **brothers** means fellow Christians, including both men and women. Alternate translation: “brothers and sisters” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-gendernotations]])
372TH22b8b2εἰς τὸ μὴ ταχέως σαλευθῆναι ὑμᾶς ἀπὸ τοῦ νοὸς, μηδὲ θροεῖσθαι1for you not to be quickly shaken in your mind nor to be troubled“so that you do not easily let yourselves be disturbed in your thinking”
382TH22d334διὰ πνεύματος, μήτε διὰ λόγου, μήτε δι’ ἐπιστολῆς, ὡς δι’ ἡμῶν1by a spirit, nor by a word, nor by a letter as if from us“by a spirit or a spoken word or by written letter that pretends to be coming from us”
392TH22k4dkὡς ὅτι1as if that“saying that”
402TH22ib6mἡ ἡμέρα τοῦ Κυρίου1the day of the LordThis refers to the time when Jesus will come back to the earth for all believers.
412TH23l9c50General Information:Paul teaches about the man of lawlessness.
422TH23ej66μὴ ἔλθῃ1it may not come“the day of the Lord will not come”
432TH23y7chἡ ἀποστασία1the apostacyThis refers to a future time when many people will turn away from God.
442TH23e86vfigs-activepassiveἀποκαλυφθῇ ὁ ἄνθρωπος τῆς ἀνομίας1the man of lawlessness may be revealedYou can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “God reveals the man of lawlessness” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
452TH23tkg9figs-metaphorὁ υἱὸς τῆς ἀπωλείας1the son of destructionPaul 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]])
462TH24t485figs-activepassiveπάντα λεγόμενον θεὸν ἢ σέβασμα1everything being called god or an object of worshipYou can state this 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]])
472TH24wj33ἀποδεικνύντα ἑαυτὸν ὅτι ἔστιν Θεός1showing that he himself is God“showing himself as God”
482TH25rsz1figs-rquestionοὐ μνημονεύετε…ταῦτα1Do 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]])
492TH25lkk7ταῦτα1these thingsThis refers to the return of Jesus, the day of the Lord, and the man of lawlessness.
502TH26ask4figs-activepassiveτὸ ἀποκαλυφθῆναι αὐτὸν ἐν τῷ αὐτοῦ καιρῷ1he is revealed in his timeYou can state this 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]])
512TH27si9iμυστήριον…τῆς ἀνομίας1mystery of lawlessnessThis refers to a sacred secret that only God knows.
522TH27fcu7ὁ κατέχων1the one who restrains himTo restrain someone is to hold them back or to keep them from doing what they want to do.
532TH28hn67figs-activepassiveκαὶ τότε ἀποκαλυφθήσεται ὁ ἄνομος1and then the lawless one will be revealedYou can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “and then God will allow the lawless one to show himself” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
542TH28vay9figs-metonymyτῷ πνεύματι τοῦ στόματος αὐτοῦ1with the breath of his mouthHere, **breath** represents the power of God. Alternate translation: “by the power of his spoken word” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
552TH28hy3yκαὶ καταργήσει τῇ ἐπιφανείᾳ τῆς παρουσίας αὐτοῦ1and will bring to nothing by the appearance of his comingWhen Jesus returns to earth and shows himself, he will defeat the lawless one.
562TH29bd5mἐν πάσῃ δυνάμει, καὶ σημείοις, καὶ τέρασιν ψεύδους1with all power, and signs, and false wonders“with all kinds of power, and signs, and false wonders”
572TH210tf75ἐν πάσῃ ἀπάτῃ ἀδικίας1in all deceit of unrighteousnessThis person will use every sort of evil to deceive people to believe in him instead of God.
582TH210v366τοῖς ἀπολλυμένοις1to those who are perishingThis man who is given power by Satan will deceive everyone who did not believe in Jesus.
592TH210pf48ἀπολλυμένοις1who are perishingHere, **perishing** has the concept of everlasting or eternal destruction.
602TH211sj1vδιὰ τοῦτο1because of this“because the people do not love the truth”
612TH211en8efigs-metaphorπέμπει αὐτοῖς ὁ Θεὸς ἐνέργειαν πλάνης, εἰς τὸ πιστεῦσαι αὐτοὺς τῷ ψεύδει1God is sending them a working of error for them to believe the liePaul 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]])
622TH212d63efigs-activepassiveκριθῶσιν πάντες1they might all be judgedYou can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “God will judge all of them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
632TH212pkw8οἱ μὴ πιστεύσαντες τῇ ἀληθείᾳ, ἀλλὰ εὐδοκήσαντες τῇ ἀδικίᾳ1those who have not believed the truth, but have taken pleasure in unrighteousness“those who took pleasure in unrighteousness because they did not believe the truth”
642TH213w83a0General Information:Paul gives thanks to God for the believers and encourages them.
652TH213bcd50Connecting Statement:Paul now changes topics.
662TH213b3hhδὲ1NowPaul uses this word here to mark a change in topic.
672TH213dze5figs-hyperboleἡμεῖς…ὀφείλομεν εὐχαριστεῖν…πάντοτε1we ought always to give thanksThe word **always** is a generalization. Alternate translation: “we should continually give thanks” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
682TH213m418ἡμεῖς…ὀφείλομεν1we oughtHere, **we** refers to Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy.
692TH213ia4xfigs-activepassiveἀδελφοὶ ἠγαπημένοι ὑπὸ Κυρίου1brothers having been loved by the LordYou can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “for the Lord loves you, brothers” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
702TH213v15jfigs-gendernotationsἀδελφοὶ1brothersHere, **brothers** means fellow Christians, including both men and women. Alternate translation: “brothers and sisters” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-gendernotations]])
712TH213l7a8figs-metaphorἀπαρχὴν εἰς σωτηρίαν ἐν ἁγιασμῷ Πνεύματος καὶ πίστει ἀληθείας1as firstfruits for salvation in sanctification of the Spirit and belief in the truthBeing among the first people to be saved is spoken of as if the Thessalonian believers are **firstfruits**. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
722TH213bpqnfigs-abstractnounsἀπαρχὴν εἰς σωτηρίαν ἐν ἁγιασμῷ Πνεύματος καὶ πίστει ἀληθείας1as firstfruits for salvation in sanctification of the Spirit and belief in the truthYou can state this 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-abstractnouns]])
732TH215u9ssἄρα οὖν, ἀδελφοί, στήκετε1So then, brothers, stand firmPaul exhorts the believers to hold fast to their faith in Jesus.
742TH215l4vrfigs-metaphorκρατεῖτε τὰς παραδόσεις1hold tight to the traditionsHere, **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]])
752TH215whp8figs-activepassiveἐδιδάχθητε1you were taughtYou can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “we have taught you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
762TH215z2vsfigs-synecdocheεἴτε διὰ λόγου, εἴτε δι’ ἐπιστολῆς ἡμῶν1whether by word or by our letterHere, **by word** is a synecdoche for “by instructions” or “by teachings.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
772TH215jrg4figs-explicitεἴτε διὰ λόγου, εἴτε δι’ ἐπιστολῆς ἡμῶν1whether by word or by our letterYou 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]])
782TH216njk10Connecting Statement:Paul ends with a blessing from God.
792TH216g8m1δὲ1NowPaul uses this word here to mark a change in topic.
802TH216yge9figs-exclusiveὁ Κύριος ἡμῶν…ὁ ἀγαπήσας ἡμᾶς καὶ δοὺς1our Lord … who loved us and gave usThe words **our** and **us** refer to all believers. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive]])
812TH216cm54figs-rpronounsαὐτὸς…Κύριος ἡμῶν, Ἰησοῦς Χριστὸς1our Lord Jesus Christ himselfHere, **himself** gives additional emphasis to the phrase **Lord Jesus Christ.** (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rpronouns]])
822TH217x3rrfigs-metonymyπαρακαλέσαι ὑμῶν τὰς καρδίας, καὶ στηρίξαι1may he comfort and strengthen your heartsHere, **hearts** represents the seat of emotions. Alternate translation: “may he comfort you and strengthen you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
832TH217yw5fπαντὶ ἔργῳ καὶ λόγῳ ἀγαθῷ1every good work and word“every good thing you do and say”
842TH3introb8hk0# 2 Thessalonians 3 General Notes<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Idle and lazy persons<br><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]])
852TH31k33i0General Information:Paul asks the believers to pray for him and his companions.
862TH31jy75τὸ λοιπὸν1FinallyPaul uses the word **Finally** to mark a change in topic.
872TH31m1s5figs-gendernotationsἀδελφοί1brothersHere, **brothers** means fellow Christians, including both men and women. Alternate translation: “brothers and sisters” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-gendernotations]])
882TH31r54vfigs-metaphorἵνα ὁ λόγος τοῦ Κυρίου τρέχῃ καὶ δοξάζηται, καθὼς καὶ πρὸς ὑμᾶς1so that the word of the Lord might run and might be glorified, just as also with youPaul speaks of Gods **word** spreading as if it were running from place to place. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
892TH31yvkmfigs-activepassiveἵνα ὁ λόγος τοῦ Κυρίου τρέχῃ καὶ δοξάζηται, καθὼς καὶ πρὸς ὑμᾶς1so that the word of the Lord might run and might be glorified, just as also with youYou can state this 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-activepassive]])
902TH32xg2hfigs-activepassiveῥυσθῶμεν1we might be rescuedYou can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “God may save us” or “God may rescue us” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
912TH32p1ctοὐ γὰρ πάντων ἡ πίστις1for not everyone has faith“for many people do not believe in Jesus”
922TH33yx9gὃς στηρίξει1who will strengthen“who will strengthen”
932TH33p91kτοῦ πονηροῦ1the evil one“Satan”
942TH34xk85πεποίθαμεν1we are confident“we have faith” or “we trust”
952TH35giz4figs-metonymyὁ…Κύριος κατευθύναι ὑμῶν τὰς καρδίας1may the Lord direct your heartsHere, **hearts** is a metonym for a persons thoughts or mind. Alternate translation: “may the Lord cause you to understand” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
962TH35wre3figs-metaphorεἰς τὴν ἀγάπην τοῦ Θεοῦ, καὶ εἰς τὴν ὑπομονὴν τοῦ Χριστοῦ1to the love of God and to the endurance of ChristPaul speaks of Gods **love** and Christs **endurance** as if they were destinations on a path. Alternate translation: “to know how much God loves you and how much Christ has endured for you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
972TH36mst30General Information:Paul gives the believers some final instructions about working and not being idle.
982TH36v33vδὲ1NowPaul uses this word to mark a change in topic.
992TH36x9l8figs-gendernotationsἀδελφοί1brothersHere, **brothers** means fellow Christians, including both men and women. Alternate translation: “brothers and sisters” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-gendernotations]])
1002TH36y4a9figs-metonymyἐν ὀνόματι τοῦ Κυρίου ἡμῶν, Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ1in the name of our Lord Jesus ChristHere, **name** 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]])
1012TH36jvw1figs-exclusiveτοῦ Κυρίου ἡμῶν1of our LordHere, **our** refers to all believers. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive]])
1022TH37h222μιμεῖσθαι ἡμᾶς1to imitate us“to act the way that my fellow workers and I act”
1032TH37b1i1figs-doublenegativesοὐκ ἠτακτήσαμεν ἐν ὑμῖν1we did not behave disorderly among youPaul uses a double negative to emphasize the positive. You can state this as a positive. Alternate translation: “we lived among you as those who had much discipline” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublenegatives]])
1042TH38d9h1figs-merismνυκτὸς καὶ ἡμέρας ἐργαζόμενοι1working night and day“working during the night and during the day.” Here, **night and day** are a merism and they mean “all the time.” Alternate translation: “working all the time” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]])
1052TH38w8fqfigs-doubletἐν κόπῳ καὶ μόχθῳ1in toil and hardshipPaul emphasizes how hard his circumstances were. The word **toil** implies work that requires great effort. The word **hardship** implies they endured pain and suffering. Alternate translation: “in very difficult circumstances” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
1062TH39sn3kfigs-doublenegativesοὐχ ὅτι οὐκ ἔχομεν ἐξουσίαν, ἀλλ’1not because we do not have authority, butPaul uses a double negative to emphasize the positive. You can state this as a positive. Alternate translation: “and 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]])
1072TH310c652figs-doublenegativesεἴ τις οὐ θέλει ἐργάζεσθαι, μηδὲ ἐσθιέτω1If anyone is not willing to work, do not even let him eatYou can state this in positive form. Alternate translation: “If a person wants to eat, he must work” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublenegatives]])
1082TH311ey6cfigs-metaphorτινας περιπατοῦντας…ἀτάκτως1some who are walking idlyHere, **walking** stands for behavior in life. Alternate translation: “some who are living idle lives” or “some who are being lazy” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1092TH311iv1zἀλλὰ περιεργαζομένους1but meddlingMeddlers are people who interfere in the affairs of others without being asked to help.
1102TH312bm6zμετὰ ἡσυχίας1with quietness“in a quiet, peaceful, and mild manner.” Paul exhorts the meddlers to stop getting involved in other peoples affairs.
1112TH313jx8tδέ1ButPaul uses this word to contrast the lazy believers with the hardworking believers.
1122TH313e59vfigs-youὑμεῖς1youThe word **you** refers to all the Thessalonian believers. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
1132TH313usu9figs-gendernotationsἀδελφοί1brothersHere, **brothers** means fellow Christians, including both men and women. Alternate translation: “brothers and sisters” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-gendernotations]])
1142TH314mzs4εἰ…τις οὐχ ὑπακούει τῷ λόγῳ ἡμῶν1if anyone does not obey our word“if anyone does not obey our instructions”
1152TH314nv3vfigs-idiomτοῦτον σημειοῦσθε1note this oneNotice who he is. Alternate translation: “publicly identify that person” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1162TH314y552ἵνα ἐντραπῇ1so that he may be put to shamePaul instructs believers to shun lazy believers as a disciplinary action.
1172TH316nef40General Information:Paul makes closing remarks to the believers at Thessalonica.
1182TH316whb9figs-explicitαὐτὸς…ὁ Κύριος τῆς εἰρήνης, δῴη ὑμῖν1may the Lord of peace himself give youYou can make explicit that this is Pauls prayer for the Thessalonians. Alternate translation: “I pray that the Lord of peace himself gives you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1192TH316zl1sfigs-rpronounsαὐτὸς…ὁ Κύριος τῆς εἰρήνης1the Lord of peace himselfHere, **himself** emphasizes that the Lord will personally give peace to believers. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rpronouns]])
1202TH317c2cbὁ ἀσπασμὸς τῇ ἐμῇ χειρὶ, Παύλου, ὅ ἐστιν σημεῖον ἐν πάσῃ ἐπιστολῇ, οὕτως γράφω1This greeting is in my own hand—Paul—which is a sign in every letter. In this manner I write“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”
1212TH317wg3fοὕτως γράφω1In this manner I writePaul makes it clear that this letter is from him and is not a forgery.