# 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]])