Weymouth New Testament in Modern Speech, 2 Thessalonians

Name: Weymouth New Testament in Modern Speech, 2 Thessalonians
Author: Richard Francis Weymouth

By Richard Francis Weymouth

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Addressed by Paul with Silas and Timothy, the letter opens with a greeting and thanksgiving for the Thessalonian believers' growing faith and love amid persecution, reading their endurance as related to God’s righteous purpose and hope of sharing in Christ’s coming kingdom. It corrects misunderstandings about the day of the Lord by warning that an apostasy and the revelation of a lawless figure must precede Christ’s return, describing the deceptive signs that will accompany him. The epistle urges steadfastness to apostolic teaching, prayer for ministry, moral discipline—especially the duty to work—and communal measures toward idle or disorderly members, ending with blessings and Paul’s autograph salutation.

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Richard Francis Weymouth

Richard Francis Weymouth was a British scholar and translator known for his modern English translation of the New Testament, the "Weymouth New Testament in Modern Speech." His work aimed to make the biblical texts more accessible to contemporary readers while maintaining the original meanings. Weymouth's translations of various New Testament books, including 1 Corinthians and 1 John, reflect his commitment to clarity and readability. In addition to his translation work, he contributed to biblical scholarship and was involved in the study of the Greek language. His translations continue to be appreciated for their linguistic precision and literary quality.