2Th 1:2 | TNotes | STEP | 1:2 God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ are coequal as the source of grace and peace . The Thessalonians’ hope was bound to God’s grace (2:16 ), and even in persecution they could experience God-given peace (3:16 ).

‏ 2 Thessalonians 1:2

1:2 ^a God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ are coequal as the source of grace and peace. The Thessalonians’ hope was bound to God’s grace (2:16 ^b), and even in persecution they could experience God-given peace (3:16 ^c).