2 Thessalonians 1-3

Greetings of Grace and Thanksgiving

[3] We ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers, as is [only] fitting, because your faith is growing abundantly, and the love of each one of you all toward one another increases [all the more], 

[4] so that we ourselves boast about you among the churches of God for your perseverance and faith in the midst of all your persecutions and afflictions which you endure. 

[2Th 1:3-4 LSB]

God’s Righteous Judgment

[8] executing vengeance on those who do not know God and to those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. 

[9] These will pay the penalty of eternal destruction, AWAY FROM THE PRESENCE OF THE LORD AND FROM THE GLORY OF HIS MIGHT, 

[2Th 1:8-9 LSB]

[22] 'I will also turn My face from them, and they will profane My secret place; then robbers will enter and profane it. 

[Eze 7:22 LSB]

[11] To this end also we pray for you always, that our God will count you worthy of your calling, and fulfill all [your] good pleasure for goodness and the work of faith with power, 

[12] so that the name of our Lord Jesus will be glorified in you, and you in Him, according to the grace of our God and [the] Lord Jesus Christ. 

[2Th 1:11-12 LSB]

The Man of Lawlessness

[8] And then that lawless one will be revealed--whom the Lord Jesus WILL SLAY WITH THE BREATH OF HIS MOUTH and bring to an end by the appearance of His coming-- 

[2Th 2:8 LSB]

[13] But we should always give thanks to God for you, brothers beloved by the Lord, because God has chosen you as the first fruits for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and faith in the truth. 

[14] It was for this He called you through our gospel, that you may obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. 

[2Th 2:13-14 LSB]

Disobedient Brothers

[12] Now such persons we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ, that working with quietness, they eat their own bread. 

[13] But as for you, brothers, do not lose heart in doing good. 

[2Th 3:12-13 LSB]