# Connecting Statement:

Paul ends with a blessing from God.

# Now

Paul uses this word here to mark a change in topic.

# may our Lord ... who loved us and gave us

The words "our" and "us" refer to all believers. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-inclusive]])

# Lord Jesus Christ himself

Here "himself" gives additional emphasis to the phrase "Lord Jesus Christ." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rpronouns]])

# comfort and establish your hearts in

"hearts" refers to the seat of emotions. AT: "comfort you and strengthen you for" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])

# translationWords

* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/lordgod]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/jesus]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/godthefather]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/love]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/eternity]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/confidence]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/grace]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/heart]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/works]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/word]]