2 Thessalonians 1:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Thessalonians 1:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Thessalonians 1:1 is a verse from the book of 2 Thessalonians in the New Testament. Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Thessalonians 1:1 — NIV
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Cross-References for 2 Thessalonians 1:1
“Paul, Silas and Timothy, To the church in Thessalonica in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace and peace to you.”
Parallel opening; names the same senders and recipients
“I, Paul, write this greeting in my own hand, which is the distinguishing mark in all my letters. This is how I write.”
Identifies Paul as the author
“For you, brothers and sisters, became imitators of God’s churches in Judea, which are in Christ Jesus: You suffered from your own people the same things those churches suffered from the Jews”
Addresses the Thessalonian church
“To God’s holy people in Colossae, the faithful brothers and sisters in Christ: Grace and peace to you from God our Father.”
Similar greeting structure common in Paul's letters
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