The commentary series "The Message of the New Testament" is aimed at both theologians and theologically interested laypeople. Each volume provides a well-founded interpretation of the New Testament writings—close to the text, allowing readers to follow the logic of the authors' statements and understand their message. Key concepts are explained in their biblical and contemporary context, and important observations from the original text are made accessible even to those who do not know Greek. Formulated in an easily understandable manner without compromising the level of reflection, this commentary series is intended for anyone who wants to gain a better understanding of the Bible. This commentary not only examines the differences between the letters to the Thessalonians but also their unity, as it is to be derived from the second letter to the Thessalonians. In the first letter, with.