who wrote 2 thessalonians

The authorship of 2 Thessalonians is traditionally attributed to the Apostle Paul, likely with Timothy as a co-author or as part of the opening address naming Paul, Silvanus (Silas), and Timothy. However, modern scholarship is divided: some scholars defend Pauline authorship, while others argue it was written by a follower of Paul in his circle who used Paul’s style and theology as a model. The letter itself identifies Paul as the author (e.g., 2 Thessalonians 1:1) and is commonly dated to around AD 50–52, shortly after 1 Thessalonians, though exact dating and authorship remain debated.