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2 Thessalonians 3:3
But the Lord is faithful, who will establish you and guard you from the evil one.
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Interpretation

Paul urges a faithful strengthen that is traced in daily practice. 2 Thessalonians 3:3: notice "lord" and "faithful". Work out faithful strengthen in what we refuse to say—let compassion set the pace. Through faith & justification, Explores how trust in God—rather than works—positions people in right relationship (Gen 15:6; Rom 3–4; Gal 2–3).

Context

2 Thessalonians speaks here as epistle/letter writing, highlighting faithful strengthen. Within ch. 3, a small unit frames the emphasis. It edges toward faith & justification. Watch the terms “lord” and “faithful”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Early attribution points to Paul for 2 Thessalonians. Academic consensus for 2 Thessalonians tends toward: Often disputed (Deutero‑Pauline).. Scholars commonly date 2 Thessalonians AD 50s or later. Faith & Justification is especially relevant in this line.

More details
Traditional:Paul
Modern scholarship:Often disputed (Deutero‑Pauline).
Date:AD 50s or later
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Greek text is preserved in thousands of manuscripts. Early papyri (P46, P66, P75) from the 2nd-3rd centuries, along with major uncials like Sinaiticus and Vaticanus (4th century), provide strong textual witness. Minor variants exist but do not alter the main meaning.
Sources & witness notes
SinaiticusVaticanusP46