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2 Thessalonians 3:16

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

May the Lord who brings real peace give you that peace in every situation, no matter what's going on. May he be with all of you.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The God of peace wants to be your constant companion through everything.

📚 Historical Context

In the historical context, the Apostle Paul wrote his second letter to the Thessalonians around AD 51 to encourage the young church facing persecution and false teachings about the end times. This verse serves as a closing benediction, where Paul invokes God's peace as a source of comfort for believers enduring hardship in a culturally turbulent Roman province. It reflects the early Christian emphasis on divine peace amid external pressures, reminding the recipients of God's constant presence.

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