## And now  ##

Marks a change of topic.

## pray for us...that we may ##

"us" and "we" refers to Paul, Silas and Timothy but not their audience. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive]])

## word of the Lord may spread rapidly ##

that many more people will hear the message about our Lord Jesus.

## be glorified ##

That people will honor the message of Jesus Christ.

## with you...establish you ##

refers to the Thessalonian believers. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])

## that we may be delivered ##

"that God may save us" or "that God may rescue us" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

##  who will establish you ##

"who will strengthen you"

## the evil one ##

"the evil one, Satan."