Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all.
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Gill's Exposition
Now the Lord of peace himself,.... The Prince of peace, who is peaceable himself, and the author of peace in all his churches, and who requires peace, calls for it, and encourages it:
give you peace…
Barnes' Notes
Now the Lord of peace - The Lord who alone can impart peace; see the Rom 15:33 note; 1Co 14:33 note; Heb 13:20 note; Joh 14:27 note.
Adam Clarke
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…
In this conclusion of the epistle we have the apostle's benediction and prayers for these Thessalonians. Let us desire them for ourselves and our friend. There are three blessings pronounced upon…
Cambridge Bible
Conclusion of the Letter. Ch. 2Th 3:16-18
16. Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means Lit., But may the Lord, &c.; for there is a contrast between the directions just given…
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