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 Living Translation (NLT)Now may the Lord of peace himself give you his peace at all times and in every situation. The Lord be with you all.

Context of 2 Thessalonians 3:16

14And if anyone does not obey our word in this epistle, note that person and do not keep company with him, that he may be ashamed. 15Yet do not count him as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother. Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way. The Lord be with you all. 17The salutation of Paul with my own hand, which is a sign in every epistle; so I write. 18The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.

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

Words taken from the KJV.

• Nowδέde · thenG1161
• the Lordὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• the Lordκύριοςkurios · lord: GodG2962
• of peaceεἰρήνηeirēnē · peaceG1515
• himselfαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• giveδίδωμιdidōmi · to giveG1325
• youσύsu · youG4771
• alwaysδιάdia · through/because ofG1223
• byἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• allπᾶςpas · allG3956
• meansτρόποςtropos · wayG5158
• withμετάmeta · with/afterG3326

Cross-references for 2 Thessalonians 3:16

• Psalms 72:3The mountains will bring peace to the people, And the little hills, by righteousness.
• Isaiah 9:6For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
• Zechariah 6:13Yes, He shall build the temple of the Lord. He shall bear the glory, And shall sit and rule on His throne; So He shall be a priest on His throne, And the counsel of peace shall be between them both.” ’
• Luke 2:14“Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!”
• John 14:27Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
• Romans 15:33Now the God of peace be with you all. Amen.
• Romans 16:20And the God of peace will crush Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.
• 1 Corinthians 14:33For God is not the author of confusion but of peace, as in all the churches of the saints.
• 2 Corinthians 5:19that is, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not imputing their trespasses to them, and has committed to us the word of reconciliation.
• 2 Corinthians 13:11Finally, brethren, farewell. Become complete. Be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you.
• Ephesians 2:14For He Himself is our peace, who has made both one, and has broken down the middle wall of separation,
• 1 Thessalonians 5:23Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
• Hebrews 7:2to whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all, first being translated “king of righteousness,” and then also king of Salem, meaning “king of peace,”
• Hebrews 13:20Now may the God of peace who brought up our Lord Jesus from the dead, that great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant,
• Numbers 6:26The Lord lift up His countenance upon you, And give you peace.” ’
• Judges 6:24So Gideon built an altar there to the Lord, and called 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