Thematic Bible
2 Thessalonians 3:1 (show verse)
Finally, brothers and sisters, pray continually for us that the word of the Lord will spread rapidly and be honored [triumphantly celebrated and glorified], just as it was with you;
2 Thessalonians 3:2 (show verse)
and [pray] that we will be rescued from perverse and evil men; for not everyone has the faith.
2 Thessalonians 3:3 (show verse)
But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you [setting you on a firm foundation] and will protect and guard you from the evil one.
Character » Firmness of
Christ » Faith in, great » Faithful
Faith/faithfulness » The lord being faithful
Faithfulness » Of Christ
God, Faithfulness of » Manifested » To his saints
God » Keeper of the saints » The protecting father
God » Keeps the saints » The protecting father
divine Keeper » The protecting father
Overshadowing providence » Keeps the saints » The protecting father
Protection » God is faithful to afford
Protection » Is vouchsafed to saints in » Keeping them from evil
divine Providence » Keeps the saints » The protecting father
Christ Shepherd » General references to » As guardian of the flock
Stability » Of character
Christ » Faith in, great » Faithful
Faith/faithfulness » The lord being faithful
Faithfulness » Of Christ
God, Faithfulness of » Manifested » To his saints
God » Keeper of the saints » The protecting father
God » Keeps the saints » The protecting father
divine Keeper » The protecting father
Overshadowing providence » Keeps the saints » The protecting father
Protection » God is faithful to afford
Protection » Is vouchsafed to saints in » Keeping them from evil
divine Providence » Keeps the saints » The protecting father
Christ Shepherd » General references to » As guardian of the flock
Stability » Of character
2 Thessalonians 3:4 (show verse)
We have confidence in the Lord concerning you, that you are doing and will continue to do the things [which] we command.
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2 Thessalonians 3:5 (show verse)
May the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God and into the steadfastness and patience of Christ.
God » Love to » Encouraged
The Heart » Pray that it may be » Directed into the love of God
Holy spirit » Being invoked as jehovah
Love to God » Produced by » The holy ghost
Love to God » Pray for
Patience » To be exercised in » Waiting for Christ
Prayer » To be offered » To the holy ghost
The second coming of Christ » Saints » Should be patient unto
Spiritual » Examples of love for Christ » To God encouraged
Titles and names of the holy ghost » Lord, the
The Heart » Pray that it may be » Directed into the love of God
Holy spirit » Being invoked as jehovah
Love to God » Produced by » The holy ghost
Love to God » Pray for
Patience » To be exercised in » Waiting for Christ
Prayer » To be offered » To the holy ghost
The second coming of Christ » Saints » Should be patient unto
Spiritual » Examples of love for Christ » To God encouraged
Titles and names of the holy ghost » Lord, the
2 Thessalonians 3:6 (show verse)
Now we command you, believers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ and by His authority, that you withdraw and keep away from every brother or sister who leads an undisciplined life and does not live in accordance with the tradition and teaching that you have received from us.
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » A call to come out from
Company » Who not to have company with
Christian conduct » Shunning the wicked
Evil » Results of » Separation from evil associations, the duty of
Fellowship, with God » With the world forbidden » Separation from evil associations, the duty of (select reading, nu 33 51-56)
Separation » From evil associations » The duty of (select reading, nu 33 51-56)
Separation » Pharisaic separation condemned » Of saints from false professors, in the church
Tradition » The decisions and minor precepts taught by paul
The world » Prosperity of separation from the spirit of, to be sought » Separation from evil associations, the duty of
Company » Who not to have company with
Christian conduct » Shunning the wicked
Evil » Results of » Separation from evil associations, the duty of
Fellowship, with God » With the world forbidden » Separation from evil associations, the duty of (select reading, nu 33 51-56)
Separation » From evil associations » The duty of (select reading, nu 33 51-56)
Separation » Pharisaic separation condemned » Of saints from false professors, in the church
Tradition » The decisions and minor precepts taught by paul
The world » Prosperity of separation from the spirit of, to be sought » Separation from evil associations, the duty of
2 Thessalonians 3:7 (show verse)
For you yourselves know how you ought to follow our example, because we did not act in an undisciplined or inappropriate manner when we were with you [we were never idle or lazy, nor did we avoid our duties],
2 Thessalonians 3:8 (show verse)
nor did we eat anyone’s bread without paying for it, but with labor and hardship we worked night and day [to pay our own way] so that we would not be a financial burden on any of you [for our support];
Example » Paul, our
Industry » Instances of » Paul
Labor » Why you should labor
Leaders » Support of » Self-support as practised by paul
Paul » His independence of character
Paul's » Voyage to rome - with luke, aristarchus, and others ac 27-28 » Self-support
Religious » Support of » Self-support as practised by paul
Unselfishness » Instances of » Paul
Industry » Instances of » Paul
Labor » Why you should labor
Leaders » Support of » Self-support as practised by paul
Paul » His independence of character
Paul's » Voyage to rome - with luke, aristarchus, and others ac 27-28 » Self-support
Religious » Support of » Self-support as practised by paul
Unselfishness » Instances of » Paul
2 Thessalonians 3:9 (show verse)
not because we do not have a right to such support, but [we provided our own financial support] to offer ourselves as a model for you, so that you would follow our example.
Christian ministers » Examples to the flock
Example » Good example, general references to
Example » Paul, our
Good » Christ's » Example
Imitation » Of worldly people and customs condemned » Spiritual
Ministers » Should be » Ensamples to the flock
Social duties » Mercifulness » Of good example
Spiritual » Of God's word sins of » Imitation
Example » Good example, general references to
Example » Paul, our
Good » Christ's » Example
Imitation » Of worldly people and customs condemned » Spiritual
Ministers » Should be » Ensamples to the flock
Social duties » Mercifulness » Of good example
Spiritual » Of God's word sins of » Imitation
2 Thessalonians 3:10 (show verse)
For even while we were with you, we used to give you this order: if anyone is not willing to work, then he is not to eat, either.
2 Thessalonians 3:11 (show verse)
Indeed, we hear that some among you are leading an undisciplined and inappropriate life, doing no work at all, but acting like busybodies [meddling in other people’s business].
2 Thessalonians 3:12 (show verse)
Now such people we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ to settle down and work quietly and earn their own food and other necessities [supporting themselves instead of depending on the hospitality of others].
2 Thessalonians 3:13 (show verse)
And as for [the rest of] you, believers, do not grow tired or lose heart in doing good [but continue doing what is right without weakening].
2 Thessalonians 3:14 (show verse)
Now if anyone [in the church] does not obey what we say in this letter, take special note of that person and do not associate with him, so that he will be ashamed and repent.
2 Thessalonians 3:15 (show verse)
Do not regard him as an enemy, but keep admonishing him as a [believing] brother.
2 Thessalonians 3:16 (show verse)
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.
2 Thessalonians 3:17 (show verse)
I, Paul, write you this final greeting with my own hand. This is the distinguishing mark in every letter [of mine, that shows it is genuine]. It is the way I write [my handwriting and signature].
2 Thessalonians 3:18 (show verse)
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with all of you.