2 Thessalonians 1

2 Thessalonians 1:1

Not that I desire - For my own sake, the very gift which I receive of you.

2 Thessalonians 1:2

An odour of a sweet smell - More pleasing to God than the sweetest perfumes to men.

2 Thessalonians 1:3

All your need - As ye have mine. According to his riches in glory - In his abundant, eternal glory.

2 Thessalonians 1:11

The saints - This word expresses their union with God. And brethren - This, their union with their fellow - Christians.

2 Thessalonians 1:12

We give thanks - There is a near resemblance between this epistle, and those to the Ephesians and Philippians.