| 2 Thessalonians chapter 1 |
| 2Th 1:1-10. |
Paul certifies them of the good opinion which he had of their faith, love, and patience; |
| 2Th 1:11-12. |
and therewithal uses divers reasons for the comforting of them in persecution, whereof the chief is taken from the righteous judgment of God. |
| 2 Thessalonians chapter 2 |
| 2Th 2:1-2. |
Paul urges them to continue stedfast in the truth received; |
| 2Th 2:3-8. |
shows that there shall be a departure from the faith, |
| 2Th 2:9-14. |
and a discovery of Antichrist, before the day of the Lord come; |
| 2Th 2:15-17. |
and thereupon repeats his former exhortation, and prays for them. |
| 2 Thessalonians chapter 3 |
| 2Th 3:1-2. |
Paul craves their prayers for himself; |
| 2Th 3:3-4. |
testifies what confidence he has in them; |
| 2Th 3:5. |
makes request to God in their behalf; |
| 2Th 3:6-15. |
gives them divers precepts, especially to shun idleness, and ill company; |
| 2Th 3:16-18. |
and then concludes with prayer and salutation. |
