2 Thessalonians 1

a 1:1 Greek Silvanus, a variant of Silas

b 1:3 The Greek word for brothers and sisters (adelphoi) refers here to believers, both men and women, as part of God’s family; also in 2:1, 13, 15; 3:1, 6, 13.

c 1:12 Or God and Lord, Jesus Christ

2 Thessalonians 2

a 2:3 Some manuscripts sin

b 2:13 Some manuscripts because from the beginning God chose you

c 2:15 Or traditions

2 Thessalonians 3

a 3:6 Or tradition