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2 Thessalonians 3:3
But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul writes to the Thessalonian believers, placing this affirmation between a request that they pray for his safety (v. 2) and his confidence in their obedience (v. 4).
The words — πιστὸς (pistos, "faithful") is the predicate adjective of the sentence; the claim rests on God's character, not on a discretionary choice. στηρίξει (stērixei, "will strengthen") comes from στήριξω, the verb for making firm or setting upright, as in stabilizing a structure.
The thread — 1 Thessalonians 5:24 pairs the same faithfulness claim with a future act of God ("He will do it"), and 1 Corinthians 10:13 ties it to the limit of temptation. 2 Timothy 4:18 applies the same logic to Paul's own rescue.
Why it lands — The verse asks the reader to locate their security in God's character rather than in their own vigilance or in the absence of threat. It is a statement of fact about God, not a promise contingent on human performance.
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The Greek words
King James Version
But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil.
Cross-references
- 2 Timothy 4:18 And the Lord will rescue me from every evil action and bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:24 The One who calls you is faithful, and He will do it.
- 1 Corinthians 10:13 No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide an escape, so that you can stand up under it.
- Psalms 121:7 The LORD will guard you from all evil; He will preserve your soul.
- 1 Corinthians 1:9 God, who has called you into fellowship with His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful.
- John 17:15 I am not asking that You take them out of the world, but that You keep them from the evil one.
- Matthew 6:13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’
- Jude 1:24 Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you unblemished in His glorious presence, with great joy—
- Psalms 19:13 Keep Your servant also from willful sins; may they not rule over me. Then I will be blameless and cleansed of great transgression.
- 2 Thessalonians 2:17 encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good word and deed.