Time after Pentecost · Proper 27 · Year C
2 Thessalonians 2:1-8, 13-17
Stand Firm and Hold Fast
November 12, 2028
Overview & Insights
"Stand firm and hold fast to the traditions that you were taught by us." (2 Thessalonians 2:15)
Paul urges the Thessalonians not to be shaken by rumors that the day of the Lord has already come, and gives thanks that God chose them for salvation through the Spirit's sanctifying work and belief in the truth.
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Commentary
2 Thessalonians 2 Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik
Walks verse by verse through Paul's correction about the day of the Lord.
2 Thessalonians 2 Commentary Precept Austin
Gathers verse-by-verse notes and outside sermons on the man of lawlessness passage.
2 Thessalonians 2:1 Commentaries BibleHub
Stacks multiple classic commentators on the opening verse of the chapter.
2 Thessalonians 2 (Barnes' Notes) StudyLight
Offers a close reading of Paul's teaching on the rebellion and the lawless one.
Commentary on 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17 Working Preacher
The site's single Lutheran voice, framing the passage as a call to stand firm rather than chase end-times speculation.
2 Thessalonians 2:1 Interlinear BibleHub
Lets you check the underlying Greek of the chapter's opening verse.
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