11 For this reason (A)God [a]will send upon them [b]a (B)deluding influence so that they will believe [c]what is false, 12 in order that they all may be [d]judged who (C)did not believe the truth, but [e](D)took pleasure in wickedness.

13 (E)But we should always give thanks to God for you, (F)brethren beloved by the Lord, because (G)God has chosen you [f]from the beginning (H)for salvation [g](I)through sanctification [h]by the Spirit and faith in the truth.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Thessalonians 2:11 Lit is sending
  2. 2 Thessalonians 2:11 Lit an activity of error
  3. 2 Thessalonians 2:11 Or the lie
  4. 2 Thessalonians 2:12 Or condemned
  5. 2 Thessalonians 2:12 Or approved
  6. 2 Thessalonians 2:13 One early ms reads first fruits
  7. 2 Thessalonians 2:13 Lit in
  8. 2 Thessalonians 2:13 Lit of