2 Thessalonians 3

Paul encourages his readers concerning the needs that his ministry faces. He desires their prayers on his behalf, so that the Gospel message is presented and represented well. The Thessalonians, too, are to be engaged in activity - not just waiting around for the Lord to return and set all things in order. Laziness is not the hallmark of a follower of Jesus. Peace is, however, so Paul ends his letter praying for them to know the comforting peace of God.