2Th 2:17 | JFB | STEP | 16-17. himself-- by His own might, as contrasted with our feebleness; ensuring the efficacy of our prayer. Here our Lord Jesus stands first; in , "God our Father." which ... loved us-- in the work of our redemption. Referring both to our Lord Jesus ( ; ) and God our Father ( ). everlasting consolation-- not transitory, as worldly consolations in trials ( , ). This for all time present, and then "good hope" for the future [Alford]. through grace-- rather as Greek "IN grace"; to be joined to "hath given." Grace is the element in which the gift was made.

‏ 2 Thessalonians 2:17

16-17. himself--by His own might, as contrasted with our feebleness; ensuring the efficacy of our prayer. Here our Lord Jesus stands first; in 1Th 3:11, "God our Father."

which ... loved us--in the work of our redemption. Referring both to our Lord Jesus (Ro 8:37; Ga 2:20) and God our Father (Joh 3:16).

everlasting consolation--not transitory, as worldly consolations in trials (Ro 8:38, 39). This for all time present, and then "good hope" for the future [Alford].

through grace--rather as Greek "IN grace"; to be joined to "hath given." Grace is the element in which the gift was made.