2 Thessalonians 1 — Overview

Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole Bible · Matthew Henry (1662–1714) · Public Domain

After the introduction (ver. 1, 2) the apostle begins this epistle with an account of his high esteem for these Thessalonians, ver. 3, 4. He then comforts them under their afflictions and persecutions (ver. 5-10) and tells them what his prayers were to God for them, ver. 11, 12.

Introduction. (a. d. 52.)

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