2 Thessalonians 3 Study Notes
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3:11 To compound the problem, some Thessalonians were not busy but busybodies. This English play on words conveys a play on words in the Greek text. They were meddling in the lives of others, perhaps encouraging them not to work in order to focus on the day of the Lord (see note at v. 6).
3:12-13 Paul’s solution to this problem was to command and exhort such people to work quietly and thereby to provide for themselves.
3:14-15 Paul wanted the Thessalonian church to not associate with this type of person and to warn him as a brother, with a view toward correcting the problem.
3:16 Paul referred to the Lord as the Lord of peace and prayed for God’s granting of peace to them in every way. This was particularly important for a church under persecution.
3:17-18 The final greeting was written in Paul’s own hand (see also 1Co 16:21; Gl 6:11; Col 4:18; 2Th 3:17; Phm 19). This indicates a common ancient practice. The rest of the letter was written with the help of a skilled scribe, called an amanuensis, who was writing as Paul directed him.