2 Thessalonians · Chapter 2 · Encouragement
2 Thessalonians 2:16 — Bible Verse Meaning & Context
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WEB · World English Bible
"Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God our Father, who loved us and gave us eternal comfort and good hope through grace,"
KJV · King James Version
"Now1161 our2257 Lord2962 Jesus2424 Christ5547 himself846, and2532 God2316, even2532 our2257 Father3962, which3588 hath loved25 us2248, and2532 hath given1325 us everlasting166 consolation3874 and2532 good18 hope1680 through1722 grace5485,"
How the translations differ: The WEB is a modern public-domain revision of the 1901 ASV; the KJV dates to 1611. The KJV uses even, which, hath, given, while the WEB renders these as who, gave, eternal, comfort. Both translate the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text — the differences are stylistic, not theological.
In context
2 Thessalonians 2:16 in 2 Thessalonians 2
A Bible verse rarely stands alone. Here is 2 Thessalonians 2:16 read with the verses immediately before and after — the surrounding flow of 2 Thessalonians 2. Read the full chapter →
- v.14 to which he called you through our Good News, for the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
- v.15 So then, brothers, stand firm, and hold the traditions which you were taught by us, whether by word, or by letter.
- v.16 Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God our Father, who loved us and gave us eternal comfort and good hope through grace,
- v.17 comfort your hearts and establish you in every good work and word.
Book background
About the Book of 2 Thessalonians
- Testament
- New Testament
- Genre
- Pauline epistle
- Author
- Paul
- Date written
- c. 51–52 AD
- Audience
- The church at Thessalonica, confused about the Day of the Lord
- Chapters
- 3
2 Thessalonians corrects the misunderstanding that the Day of the Lord had already come. Paul describes the rise of the "man of lawlessness," urges steadfastness under persecution, and rebukes idleness with the line that has shaped Protestant work ethic: "If anyone is not willing to work, let him not eat" (3:10).
Setting: Months after the first letter, correcting end-time misconceptions.
Key themes: second coming · man of lawlessness · perseverance · work · judgment
Memorisation aid
How to memorise 2 Thessalonians 2:16
2 Thessalonians 2:16 contains 23 words in 3 clauses. Learn one clause at a time, then chain them. The first-letter mnemonic (FLM) under each clause is a memory hook — once you can speak the FLM from memory, the full clause follows.
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Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself
NOLJCH
- 2
and God our Father
AGOF
- 3
who loved us and gave us eternal comfort and good hope through grace,
WLUAGU
Frequently asked
FAQ about 2 Thessalonians 2:16
What does 2 Thessalonians 2:16 say?
2 Thessalonians 2:16 reads: "Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God our Father, who loved us and gave us eternal comfort and good hope through grace," — from the New Testament, 2 Thessalonians (Pauline epistle). The full verse is shown above with both the World English Bible (WEB) and King James Version (KJV) translations side by side.
What book of the Bible is 2 Thessalonians 2:16 in?
2 Thessalonians 2:16 is in the book of 2 Thessalonians, traditionally attributed to Paul and written around c. 51–52 AD. 2 Thessalonians is pauline epistle in the New Testament, originally addressed to The church at Thessalonica, confused about the Day of the Lord. Best known for "if anyone is not willing to work, let him not eat".
What is 2 Thessalonians 2:16 about?
2 Thessalonians 2:16 is primarily a Bible verse about Encouragement. Within 2 Thessalonians, 2 Thessalonians corrects the misunderstanding that the Day of the Lord had already come. Read the full passage above with surrounding context.
What is the difference between 2 Thessalonians 2:16 in WEB and KJV?
2 Thessalonians 2:16 in the World English Bible (WEB) reads: "Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God our Father, who loved us and gave us eternal comfort and good hope through grace,". The King James Version (KJV) reads: "Now1161 our2257 Lord2962 Jesus2424 Christ5547 himself846, and2532 God2316, even2532 our2257 Father3962, which3588 hath loved25 us2248, and2532 hath given1325 us everlasting166 consolation3874 and2532 good18 hope1680 through1722 grace5485,". The WEB is a modern public-domain translation that updates the KJV's 1611 English while keeping a similar formal-equivalence style. Both render the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text.
How long is 2 Thessalonians 2:16?
2 Thessalonians 2:16 is 23 words in the WEB translation (124 characters), broken into 3 clauses. It is short and well-suited to memorisation. Estimated reading time is about 7 seconds.
How can I memorise 2 Thessalonians 2:16?
To memorise 2 Thessalonians 2:16, split it into its 3 natural clauses and learn one at a time. Repeat the full verse out loud five times, then write it from memory. Saving the verse as a photo wallpaper using our verse image studio helps daily review — the visual association with a memorable background dramatically improves recall.
Why does 2 Thessalonians 2:16 matter in 2 Thessalonians?
2 Thessalonians corrects the misunderstanding that the Day of the Lord had already come. Paul describes the rise of the "man of lawlessness," urges steadfastness under persecution, and rebukes idleness with the line that has shaped Protestant work ethic: "If anyone is not willing to work, let him not eat" (3:10). 2 Thessalonians 2:16 sits within this larger story — 2 Thessalonians as a whole emphasises second coming, man of lawlessness, perseverance.
How can I apply 2 Thessalonians 2:16 today?
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