2 Thessalonians 2:12-14

New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised

¹² so that all who have not believed the truth but took pleasure in unrighteousness will be condemned.

Chosen for Salvation

¹³ But we must always give thanks to God for you, brothers and sisters^[a] beloved by the Lord, because God chose you as the first fruits^[b] for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and through belief in the truth. ¹⁴ For this purpose he called you through our proclamation of the good news,^[c] so that you may obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.