2 Thessalonians 1:2
What does 2 Thessalonians 1:2 mean?
A plain-English look at 2 Thessalonians 1:2 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What 2 Thessalonians 1:2 means
Paul blesses them with “grace” and “peace” from both God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Grace is God’s unearned favor that saves and sustains; peace is the settled well-being that results from being reconciled to God. By declaring these as gifts from the Father and the Son, Paul again affirms Jesus’ full participation in the divine work of salvation. This is not mere polite formula; for a church suffering hostility, grace supplies strength for the present, and peace guards the heart in turmoil. Paul wants them to receive afresh what only God can give, because the rest of the letter will call them to persevere and to discern truth.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Grace to you and peace from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Grace unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Grace to you and peace from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Grace to you and peace from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ!
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Grace unto you: and peace from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Grace to you, and peace fromGod our Father, and [the] Lord Jesus Christ.
Context
This blessing follows the identification of senders and recipients in verse 1 and sets the tone for the thanksgiving that begins in verse 3. The emphasis on grace and peace lays the theological foundation for why Paul can both commend and comfort them. Soon he will describe their persecutions and God’s righteous judgment (verses 4–10). Reading those sober themes under the banner of grace and peace keeps the chapter from becoming harsh: God’s favor and reconciliation are the context in which endurance, justice, and hope are understood.
v.1Paul, and Silvanus, and Timothy, unto the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ;
v.2This passage
v.3We are bound to give thanks to God always for you, brethren, even as it is meet, for that your faith groweth exceedingly, and the love of each one of you all toward one another aboundeth;
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Romans 1:7
to all that are in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
- 1 Corinthians 1:8
who shall also confirm you unto the end, that ye be unreproveable in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.
- 1 Corinthians 1:3
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
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