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Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in all ways. The Lord be with you all.
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The Source of True Peace
Commentators unanimously identify 'the Lord of peace' as Jesus Christ himself. This peace is not merely an absence of conflict but a comprehensive blessing that includes both internal peace with God and external harmony within the church. Scholars emphasize that true, lasting peace in every area of life originates from Him alone.
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2 Thessalonians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Now the Lord of peace. The Lord who alone can impart peace. See Romans 15:33; see 1 Corinthians 14:33; see John 14:27.
The Lord of peace himself (αυτος ο κυριος της ειρηνης). See 1 Thessalonians 5:23 for
the God of peace h…
19th Century
Anglican
Now—Rather, And, or But. The prayer is joined to the exhortations, as in 2 Thessalonians 2:16 and el…
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Baptist
Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means.
What a sweet benediction! And how he heaps the words together, as…
“Now” (or perhaps more accurately “but”) once again marks a transition from command and exhortation to prayer. The prayer recognizes that ultimatel…
16th Century
Protestant
Now the Lord of peace. This prayer seems to be connected with the preceding sentence, with the aim of recommending efforts toward concord …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Now the Lord of peace himself The Prince of peace, who is peaceable himself, and the author of peace in all his chur…
The apostle prays for the Thessalonians. And let us desire the same blessings for ourselves and our friends.
Peace with God. This peace is d…
13th Century
Catholic
Previously, the Apostle showed by his own example what he taught them: that they should not be burdensome but should work. Here, he shows…
