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Interpretation of the Bible / 2 Thessalonians 3:16

Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.

2 Thessalonians 3:16 is a powerful message of peace that reaches our hearts in times of anxiety and worry. The Bible often speaks of peace as a gift from God to His children.

The verse begins with the phrase, “Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way.” In this passage, the apostle Paul prays for the Lord to give peace to the members of the Thessalonian church. He calls God “the Lord of peace” — the source of all peace. The word “peace” here does not simply mean the absence of conflict and problems, but means “complete and utter peace,” even when we are in the most difficult situations.

The second part of the verse says, “The Lord be with all of you.” This shows that God is constantly present in our lives, even in difficult times. In short, this verse reminds us that the peace we need in our lives can only come from God and that He is always with us.

Book: New Testament / 2 Thessalonians
Topics: nearness, peace
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