2 Thessalonians
The Thessalonians' faith and charity are growing despite persecution, which is a sign that they will be counted worthy of the kingdom of God. God will recompense those who trouble them and they will find rest when the Lord Jesus is revealed. However, before Christ's return, a great falling away from the faith will occur and the man of sin will be revealed, deceiving many with false signs and wonders. Believers are chosen by God for salvation and are called to stand firm in their faith. The apostle asks for prayer for the spread of the word of the Lord and for deliverance from wicked men, commanding the brethren to withdraw from disorderly brothers who do not follow tradition, and reminding them that those who are unwilling to work should not eat.
Chapter 1
Paul expresses gratitude to God for the Thessalonians' growing faith and charity towards one another, which is evident in their patience and faith during persecution. This suffering is a sign that they will be counted worthy of the kingdom of God. God will recompense tribulation to those who trouble the Thessalonians, and they will find rest when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven to take vengeance on those who do not obey the gospel. Paul prays that the Thessalonians will be counted worthy of their calling and that the name of the Lord Jesus Christ will be glorified in them.
Chapter 2
The day of Christ's return will not come until a great falling away from the faith occurs and the man of sin, who opposes God and claims to be God, is revealed. This man of sin will deceive many with false signs and wonders, and those who reject the truth will be sent a strong delusion by God, leading to their damnation. However, believers are chosen by God for salvation through the sanctification of the Spirit and belief in the truth. They are called to stand firm in their faith and hold to the traditions they have been taught.
Chapter 3
The apostle asks for prayer that the word of the Lord may spread freely and be glorified, and that they may be delivered from wicked men. He expresses confidence that the Lord will establish and keep the brethren from evil, and commands them to withdraw from disorderly brothers who do not follow the tradition received from them. The apostle reminds them that if anyone is unwilling to work, they should not eat, and exhorts them to work quietly and eat their own bread.
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