2 Thess.

Religion abbreviation · Bible Book

2 Thess. stands for 2 Thessalonians, a Bible book abbreviation.

Three-chapter letter correcting the belief that the Day of the Lord had already come and warning against idleness: "if any would not work, neither should he eat" (3:10).

Example: The work-ethic verse in 2 Thess. 3:10 is often quoted in political debates.

Usage notes

SBL writes 2 Thess, and short forms use 2 Thes. Its authorship by Paul is disputed. The letter's discussion of the "man of sin" has fueled many end-times interpretations.

Related abbreviations

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• 2 Esd. – 2 Esdras
• 2 Jn – 2 John
• 2 Kgs. – 2 Kings
• 2 Macc. – 2 Maccabees
• 2 Pet. – 2 Peter
• 2 Sam. – 2 Samuel
• 2 Tim. – 2 Timothy
• 3 Jn – 3 John
• 3 Macc. – 3 Maccabees
• Ac – Acts of the Apostles
• Am – Amos
• Bar. – Baruch

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