Apologetics Bible

2Thessalonians 3:1

Greek

Τὸ λοιπὸν προσεύχεσθε, ἀδελφοί, περὶ ἡμῶν, ἵνα ὁ λόγος τοῦ κυρίου τρέχῃ καὶ δοξάζηται καθὼς καὶ πρὸς ὑμᾶς,

To loipon proseychesthe, adelphoi, peri emon, ina o logos toy kyrioy treche kai doxazetai kathos kai pros ymas,

KJV: Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you:

AKJV: Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you:

ASV: Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may run and be glorified, even as alsoit iswith you;

YLT: As to the rest, pray ye, brethren, concerning us, that the word of the Lord may run and may be glorified, as also with you,

Exposition: 2Thessalonians 3:1 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Thessalonians 3:2

Greek

καὶ ἵνα ῥυσθῶμεν ἀπὸ τῶν ἀτόπων καὶ πονηρῶν ἀνθρώπων, οὐ γὰρ πάντων ἡ πίστις.

kai ina rysthomen apo ton atopon kai poneron anthropon, oy gar panton e pistis.

KJV: And that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men: for all men have not faith.

AKJV: And that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men: for all men have not faith.

ASV: and that we may be delivered from unreasonable and evil men; for all have not faith.

YLT: and that we may be delivered from the unreasonable and evil men, for the faith is not of all;

Exposition: 2Thessalonians 3:2 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men: for all men have not faith.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Thessalonians 3:3

Greek

πιστὸς δέ ἐστιν ὁ κύριος, ὃς στηρίξει ὑμᾶς καὶ φυλάξει ἀπὸ τοῦ πονηροῦ.

pistos de estin o kyrios, os sterixei ymas kai phylaxei apo toy poneroy.

KJV: But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil.

AKJV: But the Lord is faithful, who shall establish you, and keep you from evil.

ASV: But the Lord is faithful, who shall establish you, and guard you from the evil one.

YLT: and stedfast is the Lord, who shall establish you, and shall guard you from the evil;

Exposition: 2Thessalonians 3:3 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Thessalonians 3:4

Greek

πεποίθαμεν δὲ ἐν κυρίῳ ἐφʼ ὑμᾶς, ὅτι ἃ ⸀παραγγέλλομεν καὶ ποιεῖτε καὶ ποιήσετε.

pepoithamen de en kyrio eph ymas, oti a paraggellomen kai poieite kai poiesete.

KJV: And we have confidence in the Lord touching you, that ye both do and will do the things which we command you.

AKJV: And we have confidence in the Lord touching you, that you both do and will do the things which we command you.

ASV: And we have confidence in the Lord touching you, that ye both do and will do the things which we command.

YLT: and we have confidence in the Lord touching you, that the things that we command you ye both do and will do;

Exposition: 2Thessalonians 3:4 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And we have confidence in the Lord touching you, that ye both do and will do the things which we command you.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Thessalonians 3:5

Greek

ὁ δὲ κύριος κατευθύναι ὑμῶν τὰς καρδίας εἰς τὴν ἀγάπην τοῦ θεοῦ καὶ εἰς τὴν ὑπομονὴν τοῦ Χριστοῦ.

o de kyrios kateythynai ymon tas kardias eis ten agapen toy theoy kai eis ten ypomonen toy Christoy.

KJV: And the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God, and into the patient waiting for Christ.

AKJV: And the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God, and into the patient waiting for Christ.

ASV: And the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God, and into the patience of Christ.

YLT: and the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God, and to the endurance of the Christ.

Exposition: 2Thessalonians 3:5 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God, and into the patient waiting for Christ.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Thessalonians 3:6

Greek

Παραγγέλλομεν δὲ ὑμῖν, ἀδελφοί, ἐν ὀνόματι τοῦ κυρίου ⸀ἡμῶν Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ στέλλεσθαι ὑμᾶς ἀπὸ παντὸς ἀδελφοῦ ἀτάκτως περιπατοῦντος καὶ μὴ κατὰ τὴν παράδοσιν ἣν ⸀παρελάβοσαν παρʼ ἡμῶν.

Paraggellomen de ymin, adelphoi, en onomati toy kyrioy emon Iesoy Christoy stellesthai ymas apo pantos adelphoy ataktos peripatoyntos kai me kata ten paradosin en parelabosan par emon.

KJV: Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which he received of us.

AKJV: Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you withdraw yourselves from every brother that walks disorderly, and not after the tradition which he received of us.

ASV: Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which they received of us.

YLT: And we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to withdraw yourselves from every brother disorderly walking, and not after the deliverance that ye received from us,

Exposition: 2Thessalonians 3:6 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which he received of us.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Thessalonians 3:7

Greek

αὐτοὶ γὰρ οἴδατε πῶς δεῖ μιμεῖσθαι ἡμᾶς, ὅτι οὐκ ἠτακτήσαμεν ἐν ὑμῖν

aytoi gar oidate pos dei mimeisthai emas, oti oyk etaktesamen en ymin

KJV: For yourselves know how ye ought to follow us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you;

AKJV: For yourselves know how you ought to follow us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you;

ASV: For yourselves know how ye ought to imitate us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you;

YLT: for yourselves have known how it behoveth you to imitate us, because we did not act disorderly among you;

Exposition: 2Thessalonians 3:7 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For yourselves know how ye ought to follow us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Thessalonians 3:8

Greek

οὐδὲ δωρεὰν ἄρτον ἐφάγομεν παρά τινος, ἀλλʼ ἐν κόπῳ καὶ μόχθῳ ⸂νυκτὸς καὶ ἡμέρας⸃ ἐργαζόμενοι πρὸς τὸ μὴ ἐπιβαρῆσαί τινα ὑμῶν·

oyde dorean arton ephagomen para tinos, all en kopo kai mochtho nyktos kai emeras ergazomenoi pros to me epibaresai tina ymon·

KJV: Neither did we eat any man’s bread for nought; but wrought with labour and travail night and day, that we might not be chargeable to any of you:

AKJV: Neither did we eat any man’s bread for nothing; but worked with labor and travail night and day, that we might not be chargeable to any of you:

ASV: neither did we eat bread for nought at any man’s hand, but in labor and travail, working night and day, that we might not burden any of you:

YLT: nor for nought did we eat bread of any one, but in labour and in travail, night and day working, not to be chargeable to any of you;

Exposition: 2Thessalonians 3:8 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Neither did we eat any man’s bread for nought; but wrought with labour and travail night and day, that we might not be chargeable to any of you:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Thessalonians 3:9

Greek

οὐχ ὅτι οὐκ ἔχομεν ἐξουσίαν, ἀλλʼ ἵνα ἑαυτοὺς τύπον δῶμεν ὑμῖν εἰς τὸ μιμεῖσθαι ἡμᾶς.

oych oti oyk echomen exoysian, all ina eaytoys typon domen ymin eis to mimeisthai emas.

KJV: Not because we have not power, but to make ourselves an ensample unto you to follow us.

AKJV: Not because we have not power, but to make ourselves an ensample to you to follow us.

ASV: not because we have not the right, but to make ourselves an ensample unto you, that ye should imitate us.

YLT: not because we have not authority, but that ourselves a pattern we might give to you, to imitate us;

Exposition: 2Thessalonians 3:9 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Not because we have not power, but to make ourselves an ensample unto you to follow us.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Thessalonians 3:10

Greek

καὶ γὰρ ὅτε ἦμεν πρὸς ὑμᾶς, τοῦτο παρηγγέλλομεν ὑμῖν, ὅτι εἴ τις οὐ θέλει ἐργάζεσθαι μηδὲ ἐσθιέτω.

kai gar ote emen pros ymas, toyto pareggellomen ymin, oti ei tis oy thelei ergazesthai mede esthieto.

KJV: For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.

AKJV: For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.

ASV: For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, If any will not work, neither let him eat.

YLT: for even when we were with you, this we did command you, that if any one is not willing to work, neither let him eat,

Exposition: 2Thessalonians 3:10 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Thessalonians 3:11

Greek

ἀκούομεν γάρ τινας περιπατοῦντας ἐν ὑμῖν ἀτάκτως, μηδὲν ἐργαζομένους ἀλλὰ περιεργαζομένους·

akoyomen gar tinas peripatoyntas en ymin ataktos, meden ergazomenoys alla periergazomenoys·

KJV: For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies.

AKJV: For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies.

ASV: For we hear of some that walk among you disorderly, that work not at all, but are busybodies.

YLT: for we hear of certain walking among you disorderly, nothing working, but over working,

Exposition: 2Thessalonians 3:11 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Thessalonians 3:12

Greek

τοῖς δὲ τοιούτοις παραγγέλλομεν καὶ παρακαλοῦμεν ⸂ἐν κυρίῳ Ἰησοῦ Χριστῷ⸃ ἵνα μετὰ ἡσυχίας ἐργαζόμενοι τὸν ἑαυτῶν ἄρτον ἐσθίωσιν.

tois de toioytois paraggellomen kai parakaloymen en kyrio Iesoy Christo ina meta esychias ergazomenoi ton eayton arton esthiosin.

KJV: Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.

AKJV: Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.

ASV: Now them that are such we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.

YLT: and such we command and exhort through our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness working, their own bread they may eat;

Exposition: 2Thessalonians 3:12 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Thessalonians 3:13

Greek

ὑμεῖς δέ, ἀδελφοί, μὴ ⸀ἐγκακήσητε καλοποιοῦντες.

ymeis de, adelphoi, me egkakesete kalopoioyntes.

KJV: But ye, brethren, be not weary in well doing.

AKJV: But you, brothers, be not weary in well doing.

ASV: But ye, brethren, be not weary in well-doing.

YLT: and ye, brethren, may ye not be weary doing well,

Exposition: 2Thessalonians 3:13 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But ye, brethren, be not weary in well doing.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Thessalonians 3:14

Greek

Εἰ δέ τις οὐχ ὑπακούει τῷ λόγῳ ἡμῶν διὰ τῆς ἐπιστολῆς, τοῦτον σημειοῦσθε, ⸀μὴ ⸀συναναμίγνυσθαι αὐτῷ, ἵνα ἐντραπῇ·

Ei de tis oych ypakoyei to logo emon dia tes epistoles, toyton semeioysthe, me synanamignysthai ayto, ina entrape·

KJV: And if any man obey not our word by this epistle, note that man, and have no company with him, that he may be ashamed.

AKJV: And if any man obey not our word by this letter, note that man, and have no company with him, that he may be ashamed.

ASV: And if any man obeyeth not our word by this epistle, note that man, that ye have no company with him, to the end that he may be ashamed.

YLT: and if any one do not obey our word through the letter, this one note ye, and have no company with him, that he may be ashamed,

Exposition: 2Thessalonians 3:14 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And if any man obey not our word by this epistle, note that man, and have no company with him, that he may be ashamed.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Thessalonians 3:15

Greek

καὶ μὴ ὡς ἐχθρὸν ἡγεῖσθε, ἀλλὰ νουθετεῖτε ὡς ἀδελφόν.

kai me os echthron egeisthe, alla noytheteite os adelphon.

KJV: Yet count him not as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.

AKJV: Yet count him not as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.

ASV: And yet count him not as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.

YLT: and as an enemy count him not, but admonish ye him as a brother;

Exposition: 2Thessalonians 3:15 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Yet count him not as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Thessalonians 3:16

Greek

Αὐτὸς δὲ ὁ κύριος τῆς εἰρήνης δῴη ὑμῖν τὴν εἰρήνην διὰ παντὸς ἐν παντὶ τρόπῳ. ὁ κύριος μετὰ πάντων ὑμῶν.

Aytos de o kyrios tes eirenes doe ymin ten eirenen dia pantos en panti tropo. o kyrios meta panton ymon.

KJV: Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all.

AKJV: Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all.

ASV: Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in all ways. The Lord be with you all.

YLT: and may the Lord of the peace Himself give to you the peace always in every way; the Lord is with you all!

Exposition: 2Thessalonians 3:16 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Thessalonians 3:17

Greek

Ὁ ἀσπασμὸς τῇ ἐμῇ χειρὶ Παύλου, ὅ ἐστιν σημεῖον ἐν πάσῃ ἐπιστολῇ· οὕτως γράφω.

O aspasmos te eme cheiri Payloy, o estin semeion en pase epistole· oytos grapho.

KJV: The salutation of Paul with mine own hand, which is the token in every epistle: so I write.

AKJV: The salutation of Paul with my own hand, which is the token in every letter: so I write.

ASV: The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand, which is the token in every epistle: so I write.

YLT: The salutation by the hand of me, Paul, which is a sign in every letter; thus I write;

Exposition: 2Thessalonians 3:17 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The salutation of Paul with mine own hand, which is the token in every epistle: so I write.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Thessalonians 3:18

Greek

ἡ χάρις τοῦ κυρίου ἡμῶν Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ μετὰ πάντων ⸀ὑμῶν.

e charis toy kyrioy emon Iesoy Christoy meta panton ymon.

KJV: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. The second epistle to the Thessalonians was written from Athens.

AKJV: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.

ASV: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.

YLT: the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ is with you all! Amen.

Exposition: 2Thessalonians 3:18 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. The second epistle to the Thessalonians was written from Athens.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.