The UDB makes clear that it was Paul who wrote this letter. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
# May grace and peace be to you
The terms "grace" and "peace" are metonyms for the person who acts toward people in a kindly and peaceful manner. AT: "May God be kind to you and give you peace" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
# peace be to you
The word "you" refers to the Thessalonian believers. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])