2Th 3:16 | TNotes | STEP | 3:16 The final prayer echoes Jesus’ blessing in John 14:27 (cp. Num 6:26 ) and contrasts with the situation these believers faced in Thessalonica (2 Thes 1:4-10 ; 1 Thes 2:14 ). Paul was always conscious of the Lord Jesus’ presence with his people (Rom 15:33 ; Phil 4:9 ).

bJohn 14:27►

cNum 6:26►

d2 Thes 1:4-10►

e1 Thes 2:14►

fRom 15:33►

gPhil 4:9►

‏ 2 Thessalonians 3:16

3:16 ^a The final prayer echoes Jesus’ blessing in John 14:27 ^b (cp. Num 6:26 ^c) and contrasts with the situation these believers faced in Thessalonica (2 Thes 1:4-10 ^d; 1 Thes 2:14 ^e). Paul was always conscious of the Lord Jesus’ presence with his people (Rom 15:33 ^f; Phil 4:9 ^g).