The salutation of St. Paul and his companions, Th2 1:1, Th2 1:2. The apostle gives thanks to God for their faith, love, and union; and for their patience under persecutions, Th2 1:3, Th2 1:4. Speaks of the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, the punishment of the ungodly, and the glorification of the righteous, Th2 1:5-10. Prays that God may count them worthy of their calling, that the name of Jesus may be glorified in them, Th2 1:11, Th2 1:12.