11 Therefore (A)God sends them a strong delusion, so that they may believe (B)what is false, 12 in order that all may be condemned (C)who did not believe the truth but (D)had pleasure in unrighteousness.

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13 But (E)we ought always to give thanks to God for you, (F)brothers beloved by the Lord, because God chose you (G)as the firstfruits[a] (H)to be saved, (I)through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth.

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  1. 2 Thessalonians 2:13 Some manuscripts chose you from the beginning

11 For this reason God sends them(A) a powerful delusion(B) so that they will believe the lie(C) 12 and so that all will be condemned who have not believed the truth but have delighted in wickedness.(D)

Stand Firm

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

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  1. 2 Thessalonians 2:13 Some manuscripts because from the beginning God chose you