He warns the Thessalonians to "stand firm and hold to the traditions that you were taught by us, either by our spoken word or by our letter" (2 Thess.

Source: https://virtueonline.org/anglican-theologians-clash-over-kigali-communique

His words reassure the Thessalonians and bolsters their, already present, preparedness.

Source: https://catholicphilly.com/2023/11/catholic-spirituality/tomorrow-depends-on-what-we-do-today/

Thessalonians 5:15-18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

Source: https://thyblackman.com/2023/11/04/devout-christians-prayers-of-faith/

When we choose to serve the Lord, as Paul writes to the Thessalonians in our second reading, it unlocks us from the bonds of inordinate self-love and puts us in touch with the sufferings of our brothers and sisters.

Source: https://hotair.com/ed-morrissey/2023/10/29/the-greatest-love-of-all-sunday-reflection-n588528