Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Grace and peace to you from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. New Living Translation May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace. English Standard Version Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Berean Standard Bible Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Berean Literal Bible Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. King James Bible Grace unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. New King James Version Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. New American Standard Bible Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. NASB 1995 Grace to you and peace from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. NASB 1977 Grace to you and peace from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Legacy Standard Bible Grace to you and peace from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amplified Bible Grace to you and peace [inner calm and spiritual well-being] from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Christian Standard Bible Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Holman Christian Standard Bible Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. American Standard Version Grace to you and peace from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Contemporary English Version I pray that God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ will be kind to you and will bless you with peace! English Revised Version Grace to you and peace from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. GOD'S WORD® Translation Good will and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ are yours! Good News Translation May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace. International Standard Version May grace and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus, the Messiah, be yours! Majority Standard Bible Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. NET Bible Grace and peace to you from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ! New Heart English Bible Grace to you and peace from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Webster's Bible Translation Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Weymouth New Testament May grace and peace be granted to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. World English Bible Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionGrace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ! Berean Literal Bible Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Young's Literal Translation Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ! Smith's Literal Translation Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleGrace unto you, and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. Catholic Public Domain Version Grace and peace to you, from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. New American Bible grace to you and peace from God [our] Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. New Revised Standard Version Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleGrace be with you, and peace, from God our Father, and from our LORD Jesus Christ. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Grace be with you and peace from God Our Father and from our Lord Yeshua The Messiah. NT Translations Anderson New Testamentgrace be to you, and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. Godbey New Testament Grace to you and peace from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. Haweis New Testament grace unto you and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. Mace New Testament favour and peace be with you from God our father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. Weymouth New Testament May grace and peace be granted to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Worrell New Testament grace to you, and peace, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Worsley New Testament grace be to you and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Greetings to the Thessalonians1Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: 2Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 3We are obligated to thank God for you all the time, brothers, as is fitting, because your faith is growing more and more, and your love for one another is increasing.… Cross References Romans 1:7 To all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be saints: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 1:3 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Ephesians 1:2 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Philippians 1:2 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Colossians 1:2 To the saints and faithful brothers in Christ at Colossae: Grace and peace to you from God our Father. 1 Thessalonians 1:1 Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace and peace to you. Galatians 1:3 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, 1 Timothy 1:2 To Timothy, my true child in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. 2 Timothy 1:2 To Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. Titus 1:4 To Titus, my true child in our common faith: Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior. Philemon 1:3 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 1:2 according to the foreknowledge of God the Father and sanctified by the Spirit for obedience to Jesus Christ and sprinkling by His blood: Grace and peace be yours in abundance. Jude 1:2 Mercy, peace, and love be multiplied to you. Numbers 6:25-26 may the LORD cause His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; / may the LORD lift up His countenance toward you and give you peace.’ Psalm 29:11 The LORD gives His people strength; the LORD blesses His people with peace. Treasury of Scripture Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. See on Romans 1:7 To all that be 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 1:3,8 Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ… Jump to Previous Christ Grace Granted Jesus PeaceJump to Next Christ Grace Granted Jesus Peace2 Thessalonians 1 1. Paul certifies the Thessalonians of the good opinion which he had of their faith, love, and patience;11. and therewithal uses various reasons for the comforting of them in persecution. Grace and peace to you The greeting "Grace and peace" is a common salutation in Paul's letters, reflecting both Greek and Hebrew traditions. "Grace" (charis) was a typical Greek greeting, while "peace" (shalom) was a traditional Hebrew greeting. This combination signifies the unity of Jewish and Gentile believers in the early church. Theologically, "grace" refers to the unmerited favor of God, a central theme in Paul's teachings, emphasizing salvation as a gift from God (Ephesians 2:8-9). "Peace" denotes the reconciliation between God and humanity through Christ, as well as the inner tranquility that believers experience (Philippians 4:7). from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ Persons / Places / Events 1. Paul- The apostle who authored the letter to the Thessalonians, offering guidance and encouragement to the early Christian community. 2. Silvanus (Silas) - A companion of Paul, mentioned in the opening of the letter, who helped in the ministry and spreading of the Gospel. 3. Timothy - Another companion of Paul, known for his pastoral care and leadership in the early church. 4. Thessalonica - A city in Macedonia where the church was established by Paul during his second missionary journey. 5. God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ - The divine source of grace and peace, central to the Christian faith and the message of the epistle. Teaching Points Understanding Grace and PeaceGrace is the unmerited favor of God, a foundational concept in Christian theology that underscores salvation and daily living. Peace is not merely the absence of conflict but a profound sense of well-being and wholeness that comes from a relationship with God. The Source of Grace and Peace Both grace and peace originate from "God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ," highlighting the divine nature of these gifts and the relationship between the Father and the Son. Living in Grace and Peace Believers are called to live in the reality of grace and peace, allowing these gifts to transform their interactions with others and their approach to life's challenges. The Role of Apostolic Greeting Paul's greeting serves as a reminder of the spiritual blessings available to believers and sets the tone for the encouragement and instruction that follows in the letter. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek GraceΧάρις (Charis) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 5485: From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. peace εἰρήνη (eirēnē) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 1515: Probably from a primary verb eiro; peace; by implication, prosperity. to you ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. from ἀπὸ (apo) Preposition Strong's 575: From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. God Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. our ἡμῶν (hēmōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. Father Πατρὸς (Patros) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 3962: Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a 'father'. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. the Lord Κυρίου (Kyriou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. Jesus Ἰησοῦ (Iēsou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. Christ. Χριστοῦ (Christou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 5547: Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. Links 2 Thessalonians 1:2 NIV2 Thessalonians 1:2 NLT 2 Thessalonians 1:2 ESV 2 Thessalonians 1:2 NASB 2 Thessalonians 1:2 KJV 2 Thessalonians 1:2 BibleApps.com 2 Thessalonians 1:2 Biblia Paralela 2 Thessalonians 1:2 Chinese Bible 2 Thessalonians 1:2 French Bible 2 Thessalonians 1:2 Catholic Bible NT Letters: 2 Thessalonians 1:2 Grace to you and peace from God (2 Thess. 2 Thes. 2Th iiTh ii th) |
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