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I. Salutation 1:1-2
II. Commendation for past progress 1:3-12
A. Thanksgiving for growth 1:3-4
B. Encouragement to persevere 1:5-10
C. Prayer for success 1:11-12
III. Correction of present error 2:1-12
A. The beginning of the day of the Lord 2:1-5
B. The mystery of lawlessness 2:6-12
IV. Thanksgiving and prayer 2:13-17
A. Thanksgiving for calling 2:13-15
B. Prayer for strength 2:16-17
V. Exhortations for future growth 3:1-15
A. Reciprocal prayer 3:1-5
1. Prayer for the missionaries 3:1-2
2. Prayer for the Thessalonians 3:3-5
B. Church discipline 3:6-15
1. General principles respecting disorderly conduct 3:6-10
2. Specific instructions concerning the idle 3:11-13
3. Further discipline for the unrepentant 3:14-15
VI. Conclusion 3:16-18
