2 Thessalonians 3:5 cpdv — And may the Lord direct your hearts, in the charity of God and with the patience of Christ.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And may the Lord direct your hearts, in the charity of God and with the patience of Christ. "

— 2 Thessalonians 3:5, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Thessalonians 3 — Context

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and so that we may be freed from pertinacious and evil men. For not everyone is faithful.

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But God is faithful. He will strengthen you, and he will guard you from evil.

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And we have confidence about you in the Lord, that you are doing, and will continue to do, just as we have instructed.

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And may the Lord direct your hearts, in the charity of God and with the patience of Christ.

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But we strongly caution you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to draw yourselves away from every brother who is walking in disorder and not according to the tradition that they received from us.

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For you yourselves know the manner in which you ought to imitate us. For we were not disorderly among you.

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Nor did we eat bread from anyone for free, but rather, we worked night and day, in hardship and weariness, so as not to be burdensome to you.

2 Thessalonians 3:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Thessalonians 3:5 say?
2 Thessalonians 3:5 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And may the Lord direct your hearts, in the charity of God and with the patience of Christ. ”
Where is 2 Thessalonians 3:5 in the Bible?
2 Thessalonians 3:5 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Thessalonians, chapter 3, verse 5.
Who wrote 2 Thessalonians?
2 Thessalonians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 51–52.
What is the book of 2 Thessalonians about?
Written shortly after 1 Thessalonians, this short letter corrects a panicked rumor that "the day of the Lord is already here," urges steady work and patience under persecution, and calls believers to a settled hope that holds up under trial.
What are the major themes of 2 Thessalonians?
2 Thessalonians explores themes including Christ's Return, Endurance, Work, Steadfastness, Comfort. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Thessalonians 3:5.
What translation should I read 2 Thessalonians 3:5 in?
2 Thessalonians 3:5 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Thessalonians 3:5?
2 Thessalonians 3:5 reads (CPDV): “And may the Lord direct your hearts, in the charity of God and with the patience of Christ. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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