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NASB (UPDATED) TEXT: 2Th_3:16
16Now may the Lord of peace Himself continually grant you peace in every circumstance. The Lord be with you all!
2Th_3:16 "the Lord of peace" This is a common title for God the Father (cf. Rom_15:33; Rom_16:20; 2Co_13:11; Php_4:9; 1Th_5:23; Heb_13:20). Notice how the close of 2 Thessalonians is similar to the close of 1 Thessalonians. Paul is developing his letter-writing style.
▣ "The Lord be with you all" The Greek term "all" (pantos) is in this verse twice and in 2Th_3:18. Paul's admonition involves even those erring ones. "Lord" could refer to Jesus or the Father. See parallel in 1Th_3:11.