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2 Thessalonians 3:16 — Bible Verse Meaning & Context

Peace that does not depend on circumstance.

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Read in chapter context · 2 Thessalonians 3

Both translations, side by side

WEB · World English Bible

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

KJV · King James Version

"Now1161 the Lord2962 of peace1515 himself846 give1325 you5213 peace1515 always1223 3956 by1722 all3956 means5158. The Lord2962 be with3326 you5216 all3956."

How the translations differ: The WEB is a modern public-domain revision of the 1901 ASV; the KJV dates to 1611. The KJV uses always, means, while the WEB renders these as may, times, ways. Both translate the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text — the differences are stylistic, not theological.

In context

2 Thessalonians 3:16 in 2 Thessalonians 3

A Bible verse rarely stands alone. Here is 2 Thessalonians 3:16 read with the verses immediately before and after — the surrounding flow of 2 Thessalonians 3. Read the full chapter →

v.14 If any man doesn’t obey our word in this letter, note that man, that you have no company with him, to the end that he may be ashamed.
v.15 Don’t count him as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.
v.16 Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in all ways. The Lord be with you all.
v.17 The greeting of me, Paul, with my own hand, which is the sign in every letter: this is how I write.
v.18 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.

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

Setting: Months after the first letter, correcting end-time misconceptions.

Key themes: second coming · man of lawlessness · perseverance · work · judgment

Read 2 Thessalonians from the beginning →

Memorisation aid

How to memorise 2 Thessalonians 3:16

2 Thessalonians 3:16 contains 22 words in 2 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 may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in all ways

NMTLOP
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The Lord be with you all.

TLBWYA

Frequently asked

FAQ about 2 Thessalonians 3:16

What does 2 Thessalonians 3:16 say?

2 Thessalonians 3:16 reads: "Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in all ways. The Lord be with you all." — 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 3:16 in?

2 Thessalonians 3:16 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 3:16 about?

2 Thessalonians 3:16 is primarily a Bible verse about Peace. 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 3:16 in WEB and KJV?

2 Thessalonians 3:16 in the World English Bible (WEB) reads: "Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in all ways. The Lord be with you all.". The King James Version (KJV) reads: "Now1161 the Lord2962 of peace1515 himself846 give1325 you5213 peace1515 always1223 3956 by1722 all3956 means5158. The Lord2962 be with3326 you5216 all3956.". 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 3:16?

2 Thessalonians 3:16 is 22 words in the WEB translation (100 characters), broken into 2 clauses. It is short and well-suited to memorisation. Estimated reading time is about 7 seconds.

How can I memorise 2 Thessalonians 3:16?

To memorise 2 Thessalonians 3:16, split it into its 2 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 3:16 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 3:16 sits within this larger story — 2 Thessalonians as a whole emphasises second coming, man of lawlessness, perseverance.

How can I apply 2 Thessalonians 3:16 today?

Many readers use 2 Thessalonians 3:16 as a daily reminder verse — saving it as a phone wallpaper, sharing it on Pinterest, or memorising it for prayer. The verse studio on this page lets you download 2 Thessalonians 3:16 on 52 different backgrounds for free. Pair the verse with the surrounding chapter context shown above to understand its full meaning before applying it.

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