¹⁵ So then, brothers and sisters, stand firm^(A) and hold fast to the teachings^[a] we passed on to you,^(B) whether by word of mouth or by letter.

¹⁶ May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father,^(C) who loved us^(D) and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, ¹⁷ encourage^(E) your hearts and strengthen^(F) you in every good deed and word.

³ But the Lord is faithful,^(A) and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.^(B)