Section IV. Words of Comfort and Prayer

Ch. 2 Thessalonians 2:13 to 2 Thessalonians 3:5

Passing from the last Section, we breathe a sigh of relief, and gladly join in thanksgiving for those who will "prevail to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of Man" (Luke 21:36).

Under the solemn feelings awakened by his contemplation of the image of Antichrist, the Apostle turns to his readers, blending thanksgiving with exhortation and renewed prayer on their account. (1) He renders thanks to God Who had chosen and called them to salvation, 2 Thessalonians 2:13; (2) he urges them to be steadfast, 2 Thessalonians 2:15; (3) he prays that God's lovemay be their comfort, 2 Thessalonians 2:16. In turn he (4) requests their prayersfor himself, ch. 2 Thessalonians 3:1-2; (5) he assures them of God's faithfulness, and of his own confidencein them, 2 Thessalonians 2:3; and (6) prays once more for Divine guidanceon their behalf, 2 Thessalonians 2:5.

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