15 So then, brothers and sisters, stand firm(A) and hold fast to the teachings[a] we passed on to you,(B) whether by word of mouth or by letter.

16 May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father,(C) who loved us(D) and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, 17 encourage(E) your hearts and strengthen(F) you in every good deed and word.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Thessalonians 2:15 Or traditions

15 Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle.

16 Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace,

17 Comfort your hearts, and stablish you in every good word and work.

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