Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
himself—by His own might, as contrasted with our feebleness; ensuring the efficacy of our prayer. Here our Lord Jesus stands first; in I Thessalonians 3:11, "God our Father."
which . . . loved us—in the work of our redemption. Referring both to our Lord Jesus (Romans 8:37; Galatians 2:20) and God our Father (John 3:16).
everlasting consolation—not transitory, as worldly consolations in trials (Romans 8:38-39). This for all time present, and then "good hope" for the future [ALFORD].
through grace—rather as Greek "IN grace"; to be joined to "hath given." Grace is the element in which the gift was made.
Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing 2 Thessalonians 2:16:
1 Thessalonians 3:11
1 Thessalonians 3:11
2 Thessalonians 2:13
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