2 Thessalonians in the early church
Every passage that quotes, alludes to, or echoes 2 Thessalonians, in verse order; passages on the same verse are in date order. References use the Protestant English Bible's numbering, with a writer's own numbering in brackets where it differs.
| Verse | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Thess 1:4 | To the Philippians 11.3 · Polycarp of Smyrna | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 110–135 |
| 2 Thess 2:9 | Didache 16.4 · Anonymous | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 50–150 (often ca. 100) |
| 2 Thess 3:5 | To the Romans 10.3 · Ignatius of Antioch | echo, medium confidence | ca. 110 (range ca. 105–135) |
| 2 Thess 3:10 | Didache 12.3 · Anonymous | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 50–150 (often ca. 100) |
| 2 Thess 3:15 | To the Philippians 11.4 · Polycarp of Smyrna | allusion, high confidence | ca. 110–135 |