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# General Information:
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Paul identifies himself as the writer of the letter and greets the church at Thessalonica.
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# Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy to the church
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The UDB makes clear that it was Paul who wrote this letter. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-explicit]])
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# May grace and peace be to you
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The terms "grace" and "peace" are metonyms for the person who acts toward people in a kindly and peaceful manner. Alternate translation: "May God be kind to you and give you peace" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metonymy]])
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# peace be to you
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The word "you" refers to the Thessalonian believers. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-you]])
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