2 Thessalonians 3:16

2 Thessalonians 3:16 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all.
• New International Version (NIV)Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you all.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way. The Lord be with you all.

Context of 2 Thessalonians 3:16

14If anyone does not obey our instruction in this letter, take special note of that person and do not associate with him, so that he will be put to shame. 15Yet do not regard him as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother. Now may the Lord of peace Himself continually grant you peace in every circumstance. The Lord be with you all! 17I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand, and this is a distinguishing mark in every letter; this is the way I write. 18The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.

2 Thessalonians 3:16 word by word

Αὐτὸς δὲ ὁ κύριος τῆς εἰρήνης δῴη ὑμῖν τὴν εἰρήνην διὰ παντὸς ἐν παντὶ τρόπῳ. ὁ κύριος μετὰ πάντων ὑμῶν.¶Read the interlinear

• Nowδέde · thenG1161
• may the Lordκύριοςkurios · lord: GodG2962
• of peaceεἰρήνηeirēnē · peaceG1515
• Himselfαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• continuallyδιάdia · through/because ofG1223
• continuallyπᾶςpas · allG3956
• grantδίδωμιdidōmi · to giveG1325
• circumstanceτρόποςtropos · wayG5158

Cross-references for 2 Thessalonians 3:16

• Psalms 72:3Let the mountains bring peace to the people, And the hills, in righteousness.
• Isaiah 9:6For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.
• Zechariah 6:13Yes, it is He who will build the temple of the Lord, and He who will bear the honor and sit and rule on His throne. Thus, He will be a priest on His throne, and the counsel of peace will be between the two offices.”’
• Luke 2:14“Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace among men with whom He is pleased.”
• John 14:27Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful.
• Romans 15:33Now the God of peace be with you all. Amen.
• Romans 16:20The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you.
• 1 Corinthians 14:33for God is not a God of confusion but of peace, as in all the churches of the saints.
• 2 Corinthians 5:19namely, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and He has committed to us the word of reconciliation.
• 2 Corinthians 13:11Finally, brethren, rejoice, be made complete, be comforted, be like-minded, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you.
• Ephesians 2:14For He Himself is our peace, who made both groups into one and broke down the barrier of the dividing wall,
• 1 Thessalonians 5:23Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you entirely; and may your spirit and soul and body be preserved complete, without blame at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
• Hebrews 7:2to whom also Abraham apportioned a tenth part of all the spoils, was first of all, by the translation of his name, king of righteousness, and then also king of Salem, which is king of peace.
• Hebrews 13:20Now the God of peace, who brought up from the dead the great Shepherd of the sheep through the blood of the eternal covenant, even Jesus our Lord,
• Numbers 6:26The Lord lift up His countenance on you, And give you peace.’
• Judges 6:24Then Gideon built an altar there to the Lord and named it The Lord is Peace. To this day it is still in Ophrah of the Abiezrites.

Commentaries on 2 Thessalonians 3:16

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 16The Lord of peace - Jesus Christ, who is called our peace, Ephesians 2:14; and The Prince of peace, Isaiah 9:6. May he give you peace, for he is the Fountain and Dispenser of it. Always - Both in your own consciences, and among yourselves. By all means - ͅ· By all means, methods, occasions, instruments, and occurrences; peace or prosperity in every form and shape. Instead of ͅ, in every way, etc., ͅ, in every place, is the reading of A*D*FG, some others…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 16Now the Lord of peace - The Lord who alone can impart peace; see the Romans 15:33 note; 1 Corinthians 14:33 note; Hebrews 13:20 note; John 14:27 note.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 16-18Verses 16-18 The apostle prays for the Thessalonians. And let us desire the same blessings for ourselves and our friends. Peace with God. This peace is desired for them always, or in every thing. Peace by all means; in every way; that, as they enjoyed the means of grace, they might use all methods to secure peace. We need nothing more to make us safe and happy, nor can we desire any thing better for ourselves and our friends, than to have God's gracious…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 16The final prayer repeats the blessing Jesus spoke in John 14:27 (see also Numbers 6:26). It contrasts with the challenges Christians encountered in Thessalonica (2 Thessalonians 1:4–10; 1 Thessalonians 2:14). Paul was always aware of the presence of the Lord Jesus with his people (Romans 15:33; Philippians 4:9).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1616. Lord of peace--Jesus Christ. The same title is given to Him as to the Father, "the God of peace" (Ro 15:33; 16:20; 2Co 13:11). An appropriate title in the prayer here, where the harmony of the Christian community was liable to interruption from the "disorderly." The Greek article requires the translation, "Give you the peace" which it is "His to give." "Peace" outward and inward, here and hereafter (Ro 14:17). always--unbroken, not changing with…Read the comment

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Commentaries on 2 Thessalonians 3

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings