Commentary on 2 Thessalonians

Contents Introduction 1. Reason for writing and content of the Epistle 2. Time and place, when and where the Epistle was written 3. Division Preface a) Inscription and greeting (2 Sol. 1, 1–2) Part one. An inspiring sketch of the bright side of Thessalonians (2 Thessalonians 1, 3–12) 1. Commendable qualities of the Christian life of the Thessalonians (2 Thessalonians 1, 3–4) 2. Consolation of Thessalonians in patience and inspiration for firmness in it (2 Thessalonians 1, 5–10) a) Certification of the certainty of reward (2 Thessalonians 1, 5–7) b) Circumstances under which retribution will be made (2 Thess. 1, 8–10) 3. The Apostle’s prayer for the success of the Thessalonians in Christian perfections (2 Thess. 1, 11–12) Part two, religious (chapter 2) a) Correction of wrong thoughts about the second coming of the Lord and the revelation of the Antichrist (2 Thess. 2, 1–8) b) Image the machinations of the Antichrist and an indication of whom he will deceive (2 Thess. 2:9-12) c) The bright fate of believers, as long as they are faithful to the faith (2 Thess. 2: 13-17) Part three moral correction (chapter 3) a) Final: petition, hopes, good wishes (2 Thess. 3: 1-5) b) Moral speech (2 Thess. 3, 6–15) c) Again, final wishes and prayers (2 Thess. 3, 16–18) You might be interested in: