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The Lord be with all of you. <a href="/nlt/2_thessalonians/3.htm">New Living Translation</a> Now may the Lord of peace himself give you his peace at all times and in every situation. The Lord be with you all. <a href="/esv/2_thessalonians/3.htm">English Standard Version</a> Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you all. <a href="/bsb/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you. <a href="/blb/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace through all, in every way. The Lord be with all of you. <a href="/kjv/2_thessalonians/3.htm">King James Bible</a> Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all. <a href="/nkjv/2_thessalonians/3.htm">New King James Version</a> Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way. The Lord be with you all. <a href="/nasb_/2_thessalonians/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now may the Lord of peace Himself continually grant you peace in every circumstance. The Lord be with you all! <a href="/nasb/2_thessalonians/3.htm">NASB 1995</a> Now may the Lord of peace Himself continually grant you peace in every circumstance. The Lord be with you all! <a href="/nasb77/2_thessalonians/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Now may the Lord of peace Himself continually grant you peace in every circumstance. The Lord be with you all! <a href="/lsb/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now may the Lord of peace Himself continually give you peace in every circumstance. The Lord be with you all! <a href="/amp/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Now may the Lord of peace Himself grant you His peace at all times and in every way [that peace and spiritual well-being that comes to those who walk with Him, regardless of life’s circumstances]. The Lord be with you all. <a href="/csb/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> May the Lord of peace himself give you peace always in every way. The Lord be with all of you. <a href="/hcsb/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> May the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way. The Lord be with all of you. <a href="/asv/2_thessalonians/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in all ways. The Lord be with you all. <a href="/cev/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> I pray that the Lord, who gives peace, will always bless you with peace. May the Lord be with all of you. <a href="/erv/2_thessalonians/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in all ways. The Lord be with you all. <a href="/gwt/2_thessalonians/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> May the Lord of peace give you his peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you. <a href="/gnt/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Good News Translation</a> May the Lord himself, who is our source of peace, give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with you all. <a href="/isv/2_thessalonians/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> Now may the Lord of peace give you his peace at all times and in every way. May the Lord be with all of you. <a href="/msb/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you. <a href="/net/2_thessalonians/3.htm">NET Bible</a> Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with you all. <a href="/nheb/2_thessalonians/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in all ways. The Lord be with you all. <a href="/wbt/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all. <a href="/wey/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And may the Lord of peace Himself continually grant you peace in every sense. The Lord be with you all. <a href="/web/2_thessalonians/3.htm">World English Bible</a> Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in all ways. The Lord be with you all. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and may the LORD of peace Himself always give to you peace in every way; the LORD [is] with you all! <a href="/blb/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace through all, in every way. The Lord be with all of you. <a href="/ylt/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and may the Lord of the peace Himself give to you the peace always in every way; the Lord is with you all! <a href="/slt/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the Lord of peace himself give to you peace for all in every manner. The Lord with you all.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Now the Lord of peace himself give you everlasting peace in every place. The Lord be with you all. <a href="/cpdv/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then may the Lord of peace himself give you an everlasting peace, in every place. May the Lord be with all of you. <a href="/nabre/2_thessalonians/3.htm">New American Bible</a> May the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you. <a href="/nrsvce/2_thessalonians/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in all ways. The Lord be with all of you.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Now the LORD of peace himself give you peace always in every thing you do. Our LORD be with you all. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But The Lord of peace give you peace always in everything. our Lord be with all of you.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all.<CM> <a href="/godbey/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> The Lord of peace himself grant unto you peace always in every way. The Lord be with you all. <a href="/haweis/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And the Lord of peace himself give you peace, by every means, in every situation.<CM>The Lord be with you all.<CM> <a href="/mace/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Now the Lord of peace grant you continual peace in all respects, the Lord be with you all. <a href="/wey/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And may the Lord of peace Himself continually grant you peace in every sense. The Lord be with you all. <a href="/worrell/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Now the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always, in every way. The Lord be with you all. <a href="/worsley/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in all places. The Lord be with you all. <a href="/parallel/2_thessalonians/3-16.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/p0L2MQrlSxc?start=417" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Paul's Final Greetings</a> 15Yet do not regard him as an enemy, but warn him as a brother. 16<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">Now</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">may the</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyrios (N-NMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">Lord</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1515.htm" title="1515: eirēnēs (N-GFS) -- Probably from a primary verb eiro; peace; by implication, prosperity.">of peace</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: Autos (PPro-NM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Himself</a> <a href="/greek/1325.htm" title="1325: dōē (V-AOA-3S) -- To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.">give</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymin (PPro-D2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1515.htm" title="1515: eirēnēn (N-AFS) -- Probably from a primary verb eiro; peace; by implication, prosperity.">peace</a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: dia (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">at</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pantos (Adj-GMS) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">all times</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">and in</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: panti (Adj-DMS) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">every</a> <a href="/greek/5158.htm" title="5158: tropō (N-DMS) -- From the same as trope; a turn, i.e. mode or style; figuratively, deportment or character.">way.</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">The</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyrios (N-NMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">Lord be</a> <a href="/greek/3326.htm" title="3326: meta (Prep) -- (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. ">with</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pantōn (Adj-GMP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">all</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymōn (PPro-G2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">of you.</a> 17This greeting is in my own hand—Paul. This is my mark in every letter; it is the way I write.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/philippians/4-7.htm">Philippians 4:7</a> And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. <a href="/john/14-27.htm">John 14:27</a> Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid. <a href="/romans/15-33.htm">Romans 15:33</a> The God of peace be with all of you. Amen. <a href="/numbers/6-24.htm">Numbers 6:24-26</a> ‘May the LORD bless you and keep you; / may the LORD cause His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; / may the LORD lift up His countenance toward you and give you peace.’ <a href="/isaiah/26-3.htm">Isaiah 26:3</a> You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You. <a href="/colossians/3-15.htm">Colossians 3:15</a> Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, for to this you were called as members of one body. And be thankful. <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-23.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:23</a> Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely, and may your entire spirit, soul, and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/ephesians/2-14.htm">Ephesians 2:14</a> For He Himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has torn down the dividing wall of hostility <a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6</a> For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. <a href="/judges/6-24.htm">Judges 6:24</a> So Gideon built an altar to the LORD there and called it The LORD Is Peace. To this day it stands in Ophrah of the Abiezrites. <a href="/1_peter/5-14.htm">1 Peter 5:14</a> Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace to all of you who are in Christ. <a href="/romans/16-20.htm">Romans 16:20</a> The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. <a href="/hebrews/13-20.htm">Hebrews 13:20-21</a> Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, / equip you with every good thing to do His will. And may He accomplish in us what is pleasing in His sight through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/psalms/29-11.htm">Psalm 29:11</a> The LORD gives His people strength; the LORD blesses His people with peace. <a href="/galatians/6-16.htm">Galatians 6:16</a> Peace and mercy to all who walk by this rule, even to the Israel of God.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all.the Lord of.<a href="/psalms/72-3.htm">Psalm 72:3,7</a> The mountains shall bring peace to the people, and the little hills, by righteousness… <a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6,7</a> For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counseller, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace… <a href="/zechariah/6-13.htm">Zechariah 6:13</a> Even he shall build the temple of the LORD; and he shall bear the glory, and shall sit and rule upon his throne; and he shall be a priest upon his throne: and the counsel of peace shall be between them both.give.<a href="/numbers/6-26.htm">Numbers 6:26</a> The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.<a href="/judges/6-24.htm">Judges 6:24</a> Then Gideon built an altar there unto the LORD, and called it Jehovahshalom: unto this day it is yet in Ophrah of the Abiezrites.<a href="/psalms/29-11.htm">Psalm 29:11</a> The LORD will give strength unto his people; the LORD will bless his people with peace.See on<a href="/romans/1-7.htm">Romans 1:7</a> To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.<a href="/philippians/4-7.htm">Philippians 4:7-9</a> And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus… The Lord be.<a href="/2_thessalonians/3-18.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:18</a> The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. <a href="/1_samuel/17-37.htm">1 Samuel 17:37</a> David said moreover, The LORD that delivered me out of the paw of the lion, and out of the paw of the bear, he will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine. And Saul said unto David, Go, and the LORD be with thee.<a href="/1_samuel/20-13.htm">1 Samuel 20:13</a> The LORD do so and much more to Jonathan: but if it please my father to do thee evil, then I will shew it thee, and send thee away, that thou mayest go in peace: and the LORD be with thee, as he hath been with my father.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_thessalonians/2-13.htm">Always</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-18.htm">Circumstance</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-11.htm">Continually</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-7.htm">Grant</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-3.htm">Means</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-2.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-17.htm">Sense</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-16.htm">Times</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-12.htm">Way</a> <a href="/colossians/3-12.htm">Ways</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_timothy/1-4.htm">Always</a> <a href="/numbers/12-1.htm">Circumstance</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-18.htm">Continually</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-16.htm">Grant</a> <a href="/1_timothy/2-10.htm">Means</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-2.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-18.htm">Sense</a> <a href="/1_timothy/2-6.htm">Times</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-17.htm">Way</a> <a href="/1_timothy/4-2.htm">Ways</a><div class="vheading2">2 Thessalonians 3</div>1. <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-1.htm">Paul craves their prayers for himself;</a> 3. <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-3.htm">testifies what confidence he has in them;</a> 5. <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-5.htm">makes request to God in their behalf;</a> 6. <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-6.htm">gives them various precepts, especially to shun idleness, and ill company;</a> 16. <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-16.htm">and then concludes with prayer and salutation.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_thessalonians/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_thessalonians/3.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Now may the Lord of peace Himself This phrase identifies Jesus Christ as the "Lord of peace," emphasizing His divine authority and role as the source of true peace. In biblical context, peace (shalom in Hebrew) is not merely the absence of conflict but a state of wholeness and well-being. Jesus is often referred to as the Prince of Peace (<a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6</a>), and His peace is distinct from what the world offers (<a href="/john/14-27.htm">John 14:27</a>). This peace is rooted in reconciliation with God through Christ's sacrificial death and resurrection.give you peace The peace mentioned here is a gift from Christ, highlighting the grace and generosity of God. This peace transcends human understanding (<a href="/philippians/4-7.htm">Philippians 4:7</a>) and is a fruit of the Spirit (<a href="/galatians/5-22.htm">Galatians 5:22</a>). It is both an internal tranquility and a harmonious relationship with others, reflecting the unity and love within the body of Christ. The early church, facing persecution and internal strife, would have found this promise particularly comforting.at all times and in every way This phrase underscores the constancy and universality of the peace Christ provides. It is not limited by circumstances or time, offering believers assurance in every situation. Historically, the Thessalonian church faced external pressures and internal challenges, making this promise of perpetual peace especially relevant. The comprehensive nature of this peace is a reminder of God's omnipresence and omnipotence, capable of sustaining believers through all trials.The Lord be with all of you This benediction assures the Thessalonians of Christ's continual presence. The promise of God's presence is a recurring theme throughout Scripture, from God's assurance to Joshua (<a href="/joshua/1-9.htm">Joshua 1:9</a>) to Jesus' promise to be with His disciples always (<a href="/matthew/28-20.htm">Matthew 28:20</a>). This presence is a source of strength, guidance, and comfort, reinforcing the idea that believers are never alone. The communal aspect ("all of you") emphasizes the unity and collective identity of the church as the body of Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of the letter, who is writing to the church in Thessalonica to encourage and instruct them. 2. <a href="/topical/t/thessalonica.htm">Thessalonica</a> A city in Macedonia where the church to whom Paul is writing is located. It was a significant city in the Roman Empire. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord_of_peace.htm">The Lord of Peace</a> A title for Jesus Christ, emphasizing His role as the source and giver of peace. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_thessalonian_church.htm">The Thessalonian Church</a> The recipients of the letter, a group of early Christians facing persecution and challenges in their faith. 5. <a href="/topical/p/peace.htm">Peace</a> A central theme in this verse, referring to the tranquility and wholeness that comes from God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_source_of_true_peace.htm">The Source of True Peace</a> Jesus Christ is the ultimate source of peace. Unlike temporary or worldly peace, His peace is enduring and all-encompassing. <a href="/topical/p/peace_in_every_circumstance.htm">Peace in Every Circumstance</a> Believers are encouraged to seek and experience peace in all situations, trusting that Christ's presence is constant. <a href="/topical/t/the_presence_of_the_lord.htm">The Presence of the Lord</a> The assurance of the Lord's presence with all believers is a source of comfort and strength, especially in times of trial. <a href="/topical/p/prayer_for_peace.htm">Prayer for Peace</a> Just as Paul prays for the Thessalonians, we should pray for peace in our lives and the lives of others, recognizing it as a divine gift. <a href="/topical/l/living_as_peacemakers.htm">Living as Peacemakers</a> As recipients of Christ's peace, Christians are called to be peacemakers in their communities, reflecting His peace to the world.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(16) Now.--Rather, And, or But. The prayer is joined to the exhortations, as in <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-16.htm" title="Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, which has loved us, and has given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace,">2Thessalonians 2:16</a> and elsewhere, and of course bears upon the subject of them.The Lord of peace.--We had "the God of peace" at the close of the last Epistle (<a href="/1_thessalonians/5-23.htm" title="And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless to the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.">1Thessalonians 5:23</a>, where see the Note). The "peace" prayed for here has perhaps a more immediate reference to external matters than in the parallel passage. St. Chrysostom suggests the danger of quarrels breaking out owing to the administration of the prescribed discipline. And the conduct of these restless busybodies was in itself destructive of peace, both for their own souls and for the community. But the words "by all means," or, more literally, in every shape and form, show that the Apostle is extending his glance over all the subjects mentioned in the Epistle now finished: "Peace all throughout in every form," through all persecutions and from all persecutions; through the terrors of the reign of Antichrist and through the Judgment Day; peace among themselves, in their own hearts, with God.The Lord be with you all.--Another way of expressing the prayer for peace; for where He enters He says, "Peace be unto you." The word "all" is strongly emphasised, catching up the "always" and "in all forms." St. Paul has spoken with strong censure of some; but he wishes to show that he bears no ill-will to any; and to leave off by blessing all, as he began by giving thanks for all (<a href="/2_thessalonians/1-3.htm" title="We are bound to thank God always for you, brothers, as it is meet, because that your faith grows exceedingly, and the charity of every one of you all toward each other abounds;">2Thessalonians 1:3</a>).<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_thessalonians/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 16. - Now the Lord of peace himself. In <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-23.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:23</a> it is "the God of peace" who is invoked: "And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly." Here it is Christ who is named as "the Lord of peace." He is the Lord of peace, as the Author, the Procurer, the Mediator of peace. Pease is here to be taken in its widest sense - peace with God, complete salvation. Give you peace always by all means. Some manuscripts read "in every place," but the reading in our version is best attested - "always by all means;" "at all times and in every way;" whether it be outward or inward, for time or for eternity. The apostle could desire no higher blessing for his converts. The Lord be with you all. <a href="/commentaries/2_thessalonians/3-16.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Now δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. {may} the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Lord Κύριος (Kyrios) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. of peace εἰρήνης (eirēnēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1515.htm">Strong's 1515: </a> Probably from a primary verb eiro; peace; by implication, prosperity. Himself Αὐτὸς (Autos) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. give δῴη (dōē) Verb - Aorist Optative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1325.htm">Strong's 1325: </a> To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. you ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. peace εἰρήνην (eirēnēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1515.htm">Strong's 1515: </a> Probably from a primary verb eiro; peace; by implication, prosperity. at διὰ (dia) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. all [times] παντὸς (pantos) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. [and] in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. every παντὶ (panti) Adjective - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. way. τρόπῳ (tropō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5158.htm">Strong's 5158: </a> From the same as trope; a turn, i.e. mode or style; figuratively, deportment or character. The ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Lord [be] Κύριος (Kyrios) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. with μετὰ (meta) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_3326.htm">Strong's 3326: </a> (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. all πάντων (pantōn) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. of you. ὑμῶν (hymōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. 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