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2 Thessalonians 2:13
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Stand Fast

13 But we are [a]bound to give thanks to God always for you, brethren beloved by the Lord, because God (A)from the beginning (B)chose you for salvation (C)through [b]sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth,

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  1. 2 Thessalonians 2:13 under obligation
  2. 2 Thessalonians 2:13 being set apart by
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2 Thessalonians 2:13
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Stand Firm

13 But we ought always to thank God for you,(A) brothers and sisters loved by the Lord, because God chose you as firstfruits[a](B) to be saved(C) through the sanctifying work of the Spirit(D) and through belief in the truth.

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  1. 2 Thessalonians 2:13 Some manuscripts because from the beginning God chose you
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2 Timothy 1:9
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9 who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, (A)not according to our works, but (B)according to His own purpose and grace which was given to us in Christ Jesus (C)before time began,

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2 Timothy 1:9
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9 He has saved(A) us and called(B) us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done(C) but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time,

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1 Thessalonians 5:9
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9 For (A)God did not appoint us to wrath, (B)but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ,

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1 Thessalonians 5:9
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9 For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath(A) but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.(B)

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Ephesians 1:4-5
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4 just as (A)He chose us in Him (B)before the foundation of the world, that we should (C)be holy and without blame before Him in love, 5 (D)having predestined us to (E)adoption as sons by Jesus Christ to Himself, (F)according to the good pleasure of His will,

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Ephesians 1:4-5
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4 For he chose us(A) in him before the creation of the world(B) to be holy and blameless(C) in his sight. In love(D) 5 he[a] predestined(E) us for adoption to sonship[b](F) through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure(G) and will—

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  1. Ephesians 1:5 Or sight in love. 5 He
  2. Ephesians 1:5 The Greek word for adoption to sonship is a legal term referring to the full legal standing of an adopted male heir in Roman culture.
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1 Thessalonians 1:4
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4 knowing, beloved brethren, (A)your election by God.

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1 Thessalonians 1:4
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4 For we know, brothers and sisters[a] loved by God,(A) that he has chosen you,

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  1. 1 Thessalonians 1:4 The Greek word for brothers and sisters (adelphoi) refers here to believers, both men and women, as part of God’s family; also in 2:1, 9, 14, 17; 3:7; 4:1, 10, 13; 5:1, 4, 12, 14, 25, 27.
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Romans 9:11
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11 (for the children not yet being born, nor having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works but of (A)Him who calls),

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Romans 9:11
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11 Yet, before the twins were born or had done anything good or bad(A)—in order that God’s purpose(B) in election might stand:

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Acts 13:48
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48 Now when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad and glorified the word of the Lord. (A)And as many as had been appointed to eternal life believed.

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Acts 13:48
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48 When the Gentiles heard this, they were glad and honored the word of the Lord;(A) and all who were appointed for eternal life believed.

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1 Peter 1:2-5
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2 (A)elect (B)according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, (C)in sanctification of the Spirit, for (D)obedience and (E)sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ:

(F)Grace to you and peace be multiplied.

A Heavenly Inheritance

3 (G)Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who (H)according to His abundant mercy (I)has begotten us again to a living hope (J)through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 to an inheritance [a]incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, (K)reserved in heaven for you, 5 (L)who are kept by the power of God through faith for salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

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  1. 1 Peter 1:4 imperishable
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1 Peter 1:2-5
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2 who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge(A) of God the Father, through the sanctifying work of the Spirit,(B) to be obedient(C) to Jesus Christ and sprinkled with his blood:(D)

Grace and peace be yours in abundance.(E)

Praise to God for a Living Hope

3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ!(F) In his great mercy(G) he has given us new birth(H) into a living hope(I) through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,(J) 4 and into an inheritance(K) that can never perish, spoil or fade.(L) This inheritance is kept in heaven for you,(M) 5 who through faith are shielded by God’s power(N) until the coming of the salvation(O) that is ready to be revealed(P) in the last time.

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2 Thessalonians 1:3
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God’s Final Judgment and Glory

3 We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is fitting, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of every one of you all abounds toward each other,

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2 Thessalonians 1:3
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Thanksgiving and Prayer

3 We ought always to thank God for you,(A) brothers and sisters,[a] and rightly so, because your faith is growing more and more, and the love all of you have for one another is increasing.(B)

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  1. 2 Thessalonians 1:3 The Greek word for brothers and sisters (adelphoi) refers here to believers, both men and women, as part of God’s family; also in 2:1, 13, 15; 3:1, 6, 13.
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Daniel 9:23
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23 At the beginning of your supplications the [a]command went out, and I have come to tell you, for you are greatly (A)beloved; therefore (B)consider the matter, and understand the vision:

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  1. Daniel 9:23 Lit. word
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Daniel 9:23
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23 As soon as you began to pray,(A) a word went out, which I have come to tell you, for you are highly esteemed.(B) Therefore, consider the word and understand the vision:(C)

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Ezekiel 16:8
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8 “When I passed by you again and looked upon you, indeed your time was the time of love; (A)so I spread [a]My wing over you and covered your nakedness. Yes, I (B)swore an oath to you and entered into a (C)covenant with you, and (D)you became Mine,” says the Lord God.

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  1. Ezekiel 16:8 Or the corner of My garment
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Ezekiel 16:8
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8 “‘Later I passed by, and when I looked at you and saw that you were old enough for love, I spread the corner of my garment(A) over you and covered your naked body. I gave you my solemn oath and entered into a covenant(B) with you, declares the Sovereign Lord, and you became mine.(C)

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Isaiah 46:10
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10 (A)Declaring the end from the beginning,
And from ancient times things that are not yet done,
Saying, (B)‘My counsel shall stand,
And I will do all My pleasure,’

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Isaiah 46:10
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10 I make known the end from the beginning,(A)
    from ancient times,(B) what is still to come.(C)
I say, ‘My purpose will stand,(D)
    and I will do all that I please.’

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1 John 4:10
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10 In this is love, (A)not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son (B)to be the propitiation for our sins.

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1 John 4:10
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10 This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us(A) and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.(B)

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