2 Thessalonians 3:16 Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all.… Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always in every way. I. THE AUTHOR OF THIS BLESSING. "The Lord of peace himself" - Jesus Christ. 1. He is our abiding Peace. (Ephesians 2:14.) 2. He gives it as his legacy to the Church. (John 14:27.) 3. He guides into the way of peace. (Luke 1:79.) 4. He is the Prince of peace. (Isaiah 9:6.) 5. Peace is preached by him. (Ephesians 2:17; Acts 10:36.) II. THE PEACE IN QUESTION INCLUDES: 1. Reconciliation, with God. 2. Peace with one another. 3. Peace in all the relations of life. 4. Peace in the midst of speculative disturbances. 5. Peace in the midst of persecutions. 6. Peace in the prospect of death. III. IT WAS A PRAYER FOR A CONTINUOUS PEACE. "Always." It was to be as uninterrupted as a river (Isaiah 48:18), with no breaks made in it by the world, the flesh, or the devil. None but the Lord of peace could sustain such a peace in power. IV. IT IS PEACE TO BE ACQUIRED IN EVERY WAY - BY PRAYING, BY PREACHING, BY CONVERSATION. V. THE PENDANT TO THIS HAPPY PRAYER. "The Lord be with you all." A comprehensive benediction upon the disorderly as well as the orderly brethren of Thessalonica. "Be with you all" - "by his presence to comfort and refresh; by his power to keep and preserve; by his grace to assist; and by his Spirit to counsel, advise, and direct." - T.C. Parallel Verses KJV: Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all.WEB: 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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