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2 Thessalonians 2:13-3:5
English Standard Version
2 Thessalonians 2:13-3:5
English Standard Version
Stand Firm
13 But (A)we ought always to give thanks to God for you, (B)brothers beloved by the Lord, because God chose you (C)as the firstfruits[a] (D)to be saved, (E)through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth. 14 To this he called you through (F)our gospel, (G)so that you may obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. 15 So then, brothers, (H)stand firm and hold to (I)the traditions that you were taught by us, either (J)by our spoken word or by (K)our letter.
16 Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God our Father, (L)who loved us and gave us eternal comfort and good (M)hope through grace, 17 comfort your hearts and (N)establish them in every good work and word.
Pray for Us
3 Finally, brothers,[b] (O)pray for us, that (P)the word of the Lord may speed ahead and be honored,[c] as happened among you, 2 and (Q)that we may be delivered from wicked and evil men. For (R)not all have faith. 3 But (S)the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and (T)guard you against (U)the evil one.[d] 4 And (V)we have confidence in the Lord about you, that you are doing and will do the things that we command. 5 May the Lord (W)direct your hearts to the love of God and to the steadfastness of Christ.
Footnotes
- 2 Thessalonians 2:13 Some manuscripts chose you from the beginning
- 2 Thessalonians 3:1 Or brothers and sisters; also verses 6, 13
- 2 Thessalonians 3:1 Or glorified
- 2 Thessalonians 3:3 Or evil
2 Thessalonians 2:13-3:5
New International Version
2 Thessalonians 2:13-3:5
New International Version
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. 14 He called you(E) to this through our gospel,(F) that you might share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
15 So then, brothers and sisters, stand firm(G) and hold fast to the teachings[b] we passed on to you,(H) whether by word of mouth or by letter.
16 May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father,(I) who loved us(J) and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, 17 encourage(K) your hearts and strengthen(L) you in every good deed and word.
Request for Prayer
3 As for other matters, brothers and sisters,(M) pray for us(N) that the message of the Lord(O) may spread rapidly and be honored, just as it was with you.(P) 2 And pray that we may be delivered from wicked and evil people,(Q) for not everyone has faith. 3 But the Lord is faithful,(R) and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.(S) 4 We have confidence(T) in the Lord that you are doing and will continue to do the things we command. 5 May the Lord direct your hearts(U) into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance.
Footnotes
- 2 Thessalonians 2:13 Some manuscripts because from the beginning God chose you
- 2 Thessalonians 2:15 Or traditions
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