2 Tessalonicenses 3

2 Tessalonicenses 3

Morris - Possibly because of poor eyesight, Paul seems to have dictated many of his letters, confirming that they were, indeed, his by his personal signature at the end. Only occasionally did he feel it necessary to mention this, however, as it would normally have been obvious to their recipients. In this case, however, he was concerned that the church had been misled by a letter falsely claiming to be from him (2Th2:2), so he reminded them to always look for his personal signature. (Borrow The Defender's Study Bible) And this is a distinguishing mark in every letter; this is the way I write - This distinguishing mark identifies this letter as authentic, as from Paul. Why would this be important? Recall he had written earlier "that you may not be quickly shaken from your composure or be disturbed either by a spirit or a message or a letter as if from us, to the effect that the day of the Lord has come." (2Th 2:2). He wanted them to know this was the "real deal!" Greeting (salutation)(783) aspasmos from aspazomai = welcome, greet, to salute) describes the use of set words or phrases to express a welcome or farewell -- salutation, greeting, either orally or by letter. Acknowledgement or expression of good will on meeting. Louw-Nida = "employ certain set phrases as a part of the process of greeting, whether communicated directly or indirectly." Liddell-Scott adds an embrace. Apasmos - 10v - greeting(5), greetings(4), salutation(1). Matt. 23:7; Mk. 12:38; Lk. 1:29; Lk. 1:41; Lk. 1:44; Lk. 11:43; Lk. 20:46; 1 Co. 16:21; Col. 4:18; 2 Thess. 3:17 Distinguishing mark (4592) semeion from sema = sign) a sign is something that serves as a pointer to aid perception or insight. Semeion is a sign or distinguishing mark whereby someth. is known, in this case that it was from Paul. Semeion uses by Paul - Rom. 4:11; Rom. 15:19; 1 Co. 1:22; 1 Co. 14:22; 2 Co. 12:12; 2 Thess. 2:9; 2 Thess. 3:1 2 Thessalonians 3:18 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all KJV 2 Thessalonians 3:18 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. <The second epistle to the Thessalonians was written from Athens.> ESV 2 Thessalonians 3:18 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. NET 2 Thessalonians 3:18 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. BGT 2 Thessalonians 3:18 Ἡ χάρις τοῦ κυρίου ἡμῶν Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ μετὰ πάντων ὑμῶν. NIV 2 Thessalonians 3:18 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. NLT 2 Thessalonians 3:18 May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. YLT 2 Thessalonians 3:18 the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ is with you all! Amen. CSB 2 Thessalonians 3:18 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with all of you. NKJ 2 Thessalonians 3:18 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. grace of our Lord Jesus Christ - Ro. 16:24; 2Co. 8:9; Gal. 6:18; 1Th. 5:28 2 Thessalonians 3 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries Related Passages: 2 Corinthians 8:9+ For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich. Galatians 6:18+ The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brethren. Amen. 1 Thessalonians 5:28 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. GRACE FROM CHRIST The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all - In 2 Ti 2:1 Paul wrote to Timothy to "be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus." Grace is in Christ Jesus. In 2Cor 12:9 Jesus told Paul "“My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness.” Paul signed off the Second letter to the Corinthians "The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you all.." (2Cor 13:14)