New Testament · Corrective Letter

2 Thessalonians

3 chapters · 47 verses · Paul · ~52 AD

Someone told the Thessalonians the Day of the Lord already happened. Some quit their jobs to wait. Paul writes: calm down, and get back to work.

Overview

A short, urgent correction. False teaching about Christ's return created panic and laziness. Paul clarifies the sequence of events, encourages perseverance under persecution, and gives his most famous work ethic command: "If anyone will not work, neither let him eat."

Key chapters of 2 Thessalonians

Themes:correctionperseverancework ethicend times

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