2 Thessalonians 3:16

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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WEBBE

Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in all ways. The Lord be with you all.

BSB

Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.

KJV

Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all.

ASV

Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in all ways. The Lord be with you all.

BBE

Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. May the Lord be with you all.

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"Now the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times in all ways." See how, when he mentions the things that are to be done, he sets his mark upon them by prayer, adding prayer and supplication, like certain marks set upon things that are laid up. "Give you peace," he says, "at all times, in all ways." For since it was likely that contentions would arise from these things, those men becoming exasperated, and the others not supplying such persons so readily as formerly, he with good reason now offered this prayer for them, saying, "Give you peace at all times." For this is what is sought, that they may ever have it. "In every way," says he. What is, "in every"? So that they may have no occasion of contention from any quarter. For everywhere peace is a good thing, even towards those who are without. For hear him elsewhere saying, "If it be possible, as much as in you lieth, be at peace with all men." For nothing is so conducive to the right performance of the things which we wish, as to be peaceable and undisturbed, and to be free from all hatred, and to have no enemy. "The Lord be with you all."
John Chrysostom · d. 407Homilies on 2 Thessalonians

Commentary

Matthew Henry · Verses 16–18

The apostle prays for the Thessalonians. And let us desire the same blessings for ourselves and our friends. Peace with God. This peace is desired for them always, or in every thing. Peace by all means; in every way; that, as they enjoyed the means of grace, they might use all methods to secure peace. We need nothing more to make us safe and happy, nor can we desire any thing better for ourselves and our friends, than to have God's gracious presence with us and them. No matter where we are, if God be with us; nor who is absent, if God be present. It is through the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that we hope to have peace with God, and to enjoy the presence of God. This grace is all in all to make us happy; though we wish ever so much to others, there remains enough for ourselves.

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