2 Thessalonians 2:11-13

Disciples’ Literal New Testament

¹¹And for this reason, God sends them a working of ^[a] error^[b] so that they will believe the falsehood^[c], ¹²in order that all the ones not having believed in the truth but having taken-pleasure^[d] in unrighteousness may be condemned.

But God Chose You To Be The Firstfruits of Salvation. Stand Firm And Hold On To The Truth

¹³But^[e] we ought to be giving-thanks to God always for you, brothers having been loved by the Lord, because God chose you to be the firstfruit^[f] for salvation in^[g] the holiness of ^[h] the Spirit and faith^[i] in the truth—

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Footnotes

2 Thessalonians 2:11 That is, characterized by error (a delusion); or, leading to error.
2 Thessalonians 2:11 Or, deception.
2 Thessalonians 2:11 Or, lie.
2 Thessalonians 2:12 Or, delighted in, been well-pleased with.
2 Thessalonians 2:13 That is, in contrast to this concern about you being shaken, v 1-2; or, in contrast to such people as in v 10-12.
2 Thessalonians 2:13 to be the firstfruit. Some manuscripts instead say ‘from the beginning’.
2 Thessalonians 2:13 That is, in the sphere of. Or, by means of.
2 Thessalonians 2:13 That is, produced by the Spirit. Or, characterizing your spirit.
2 Thessalonians 2:13 Or, belief.

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