The Second Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the
Thessalonians

2 Thessalonians Chapter 1
The apostle blesses God for the growing state of the love and patience of the Thessalonians 1-4. And encourages them to persevere under all their sufferings for Christ, considering his coming at the great day of account 5-12.
2 Thessalonians Chapter 2
Cautions against the error that the time of Christ's coming was just at hand. There would first be a general apostasy from the faith, and a revealing of the antichristian man of sin 1-4. His destruction, and that of those who obey him 5-12. The security of the Thessalonians from apostasy; an exhortation to steadfastness, and prayer for them 13-17.
2 Thessalonians Chapter 3
The apostle expresses confidence in the Thessalonians, and prays for them 1-5.
He charges them to withdraw from disorderly walkers, particularly from the lazy and busybodies 6-15. And concludes with a prayer for them, and a greeting 16-18.