Version: King James Version (public domain)
2 Thessalonians
Standing firm until the Lord comes
Paul corrects the idea that “the day of the Lord” had already come and urges Christians to keep working while they wait.
Historical context
The line “if any would not work, neither should he eat” (3:10) comes from this letter.
Explanation
Best-known passages
- The “man of sin” (ch. 2)
- “If any would not work…” (ch. 3)