Yet count him not as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.
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Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all.
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The salutation of Paul with mine own hand, which is the token in every epistle: so I write.
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The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. The second epistle to the Thessalonians was written from Athens.
2 Thessalonians 3:18 — Frequently Asked Questions
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What does 2 Thessalonians 3:18 say?
2 Thessalonians 3:18 in the King James Version reads: “The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. The second epistle to the Thessalonians was written from Athens. ”
Where is 2 Thessalonians 3:18 in the Bible?
2 Thessalonians 3:18 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Thessalonians, chapter 3, verse 18.
Who wrote 2 Thessalonians?
2 Thessalonians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 51–52.
What is the book of 2 Thessalonians about?
Written shortly after 1 Thessalonians, this short letter corrects a panicked rumor that "the day of the Lord is already here," urges steady work and patience under persecution, and calls believers to a settled hope that holds up under trial.
What are the major themes of 2 Thessalonians?
2 Thessalonians explores themes including Christ's Return, Endurance, Work, Steadfastness, Comfort. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Thessalonians 3:18.
What translation should I read 2 Thessalonians 3:18 in?
2 Thessalonians 3:18 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Thessalonians 3:18?
2 Thessalonians 3:18 reads (KJV): “The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. The second epistle to the Thessalonians was written from Athens. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.