2 Thessalonians 3 · Verse 16

2 Thessalonians 3:16

Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all.
2 Thessalonians 3:16, King James Version

2 Thessalonians 3:16 in other translations

BSBNow may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.
WEBNow may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in all ways. The Lord be with you all.
ASVNow the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in all ways. The Lord be with you all.
YLTand may the Lord of the peace Himself give to you the peace always in every way; the Lord is with you all!
DARBYBut the Lord of peace himself give you peace continually in every way. The Lord be with you all.
BBENow the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. May the Lord be with you all.
WebsterNow the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all.

What does 2 Thessalonians 3:16 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
16. Lord of peace--Jesus Christ. The same title is given to Him as to the Father, "the God of peace" (Ro 15:33; 16:20; 2Co 13:11). An appropriate title in the prayer here, where the harmony of the Christian community was liable to interruption from the "disorderly." The Greek article requires the translation, "Give you the peace" which it is "His to give." "Peace" outward and inward, here and hereafter (Ro 14:17). always--unbroken, not changing with outward circumstances. by all means--Greek, "in every way." Most of the oldest manuscripts read, "in every place"; thus he prays for their peace in all times ("always") and places. Lord be with you all--May He bless you not only with peace, but also with His presence (Mt 28:20). Even the disorderly brethren (compare 2Th 3:15, "a brother") are included in this prayer.

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Barnes' Notes
Verse 16. Now the Lord of peace. The Lord who alone can impart peace. Rom 15:33; 1Cor 14:33; Jn 14:27.

(e) "Lord of Peace" Rom 16:20

Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 16 The Lord of peace - Jesus Christ, who is called our peace, Eph 2:14; and The Prince of peace, Isa 9:6. May he give you peace, for he is the Fountain and Dispenser of it. Always - Both in your own consciences, and among yourselves. By all means - Παντι τροπῳ· By all means, methods, occasions, instruments, and occurrences; peace or prosperity in every form and shape. Instead of εν παντι τροπῳ, in every way, etc., εν παντι τοπῳ, in every place, is the reading of A*D*FG, some others; with the Vulgate and Itala. Chrysostom, Ambrosiaster, Augustine, and others, have the same reading: May God grant you prosperity always, and everywhere. The Lord be with you all - This is agreeable to the promise of our Lord: Lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world; Mat 28:20. May the Lord, who has promised to be always with his true disciples, be with you! Christians are the temple of God, and the temple of God has the Divine presence in it. May you ever continue to be his Church, that the Lord God may dwell among you!

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on 2 Thessalonians 3:16-18
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.

Matthew Henry, 1706 · public domain

2 Thessalonians 3:16 in the original Greek

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

ΑὐτὸςAutosHimselfG846
δὲdenowG1161
ὁhotheG3588
κύριοςkuriosLordG2962
τῆςtēs<the>G3588
εἰρήνηςeirēnēsof peaceG1515
δῴηdōēwould giveG1325
ὑμῖνhuminyouG4771
τὴνtēn<the>G3588
εἰρήνηνeirēnēnpeaceG1515
διὰdiathroughG1223
παντὸςpantosall [times]G3956
ἐνeninG1722
παντὶpantieveryG3956
τρόπῳ.tropōway.G5158
ὁhoTheG3588
κύριοςkuriosLord [be]G2962
μετὰmetawithG3326
πάντωνpantōnallG3956
ὑμῶν.¶humōnof you.G4771

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for 2 Thessalonians 3:16

  • Psalms 29:11

    The Lord will give strength unto his people; the Lord will bless his people with peace.

  • John 16:33

    These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

  • Matthew 1:23

    Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.

  • John 14:27

    Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

  • Romans 15:33

    Now the God of peace be with you all. Amen.

  • Judges 6:24

    Then Gideon built an altar there unto the Lord, and called it Jehovah–shalom: unto this day it is yet in Ophrah of the Abi–ezrites.

  • Romans 16:20

    And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.

  • Luke 2:14

    Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

  • Philippians 4:7-9

    And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.

  • Psalms 85:8-10

    I will hear what God the Lord will speak: for he will speak peace unto his people, and to his saints: but let them not turn again to folly. Surely his salvation is nigh them that fear him; that glory may dwell in our land. Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other.

  • Romans 1:7

    To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.

  • Numbers 6:26

    The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
the Lord of.
Ps 72:3,7; Isa 9:6,7; Zec 6:13; Lu 2:14; Joh 14:27; Ro 15:33; 16:20
1Co 14:33; 2Co 5:19-21; 13:11; Eph 2:14-17; 1Th 5:23; Heb 7:2; 13:20
give.
Nu 6:26; Jud 6:24; *marg:
Ps 29:11; 85:8-10; Isa 26:12; 45:7; 54:10; 66:12; Hag 2:9; Joh 16:33
Ro 1:7; Php 4:7-9
The Lord be.
18; 1Sa 17:37; 20:13; Ps 46:7,11; Isa 8:10; Mt 1:23; 28:20; 2Ti 4:22
Phm 1:25

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Context

  • 2 Thessalonians 3:15

    Yet count him not as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.

  • 2 Thessalonians 3:16

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

  • 2 Thessalonians 3:17

    The salutation of Paul with mine own hand, which is the token in every epistle: so I write.

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2 Thessalonians 3:16 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Y el mismo Señor de paz os dé siempre paz en toda manera. El Señor sea con todos vosotros.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		Or le Seigneur de paix lui-même vous donne toujours la paix en toute manière. Le Seigneur soit avec vous tous!
German
Elberfelder 1871		Er selbst aber, der Herr des Friedens, gebe euch den Frieden immerdar auf alle Weise! Der Herr sei mit euch allen!
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		Ipse autem Dominus pacis det vobis pacem sempiternam in omni loco. Dominus sit cum omnibus vobis.