2 Thessalonians 2:13
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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.
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- 2 Thessalonians 2:13 Some manuscripts chose you from the beginning
2 Timothy 1:9
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9 (A)who saved us and (B)called us to[a] a holy calling, (C)not because of our works but because of (D)his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus (E)before the ages began,[b]
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- 2 Timothy 1:9 Or with
- 2 Timothy 1:9 Greek before times eternal
1 Thessalonians 5:9
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9 For God has not destined us for (A)wrath, but (B)to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ,
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Ephesians 1:4-5
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4 (A)even as he (B)chose us in him (C)before the foundation of the world, that we should be (D)holy and blameless before him. In love 5 (E)he predestined us[a] for (F)adoption to himself as sons through Jesus Christ, (G)according to the purpose of his will,
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- Ephesians 1:5 Or before him in love, 5having predestined us
1 Thessalonians 1:4
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4 For we know, (A)brothers[a] loved by God, (B)that he has chosen you,
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- 1 Thessalonians 1:4 Or brothers and sisters. In New Testament usage, depending on the context, the plural Greek word adelphoi (translated “brothers”) may refer either to brothers or to brothers and sisters
Romans 9:11
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11 though they were not yet born and had done nothing either good or bad—in order that God's purpose of election might continue, not because of works but because of (A)him who calls—
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Acts 13:48
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48 And when the Gentiles heard this, they began rejoicing and (A)glorifying the word of the Lord, and as many as were appointed to eternal life believed.
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1 Peter 1:2-5
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2 according to (A)the foreknowledge of God the Father, (B)in the sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and (C)for sprinkling with his blood:
May (D)grace and (E)peace be multiplied to you.
Born Again to a Living Hope
3 (F)Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! (G)According to his great mercy, (H)he has caused us to be born again to a living hope (I)through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 to (J)an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and (K)unfading, (L)kept in heaven for you, 5 who by God's power are being guarded (M)through faith for a salvation (N)ready to be revealed in the last time.
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2 Thessalonians 1:3
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Thanksgiving
3 (A)We ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers,[a] as is right, because your faith is growing abundantly, and the love of every one of you for one another is increasing.
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- 2 Thessalonians 1:3 Or brothers and sisters. In New Testament usage, depending on the context, the plural Greek word adelphoi (translated “brothers”) may refer either to brothers or to brothers and sisters
Daniel 9:23
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23 (A)At the beginning of your pleas for mercy a word went out, (B)and I have come to tell it to you, for (C)you are greatly loved. Therefore consider the word (D)and understand the vision.
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Ezekiel 16:8
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8 “When I passed by you again and saw you, behold, you were at the age for love, and (A)I spread the corner of my garment over you and covered your nakedness; I made my vow to you (B)and entered into a covenant with you, declares the Lord God, (C)and you became mine.
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Isaiah 46:10
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10 (A)declaring the end from the beginning
and from ancient times things not yet done,
saying, (B)‘My counsel shall stand,
and I will accomplish all my purpose,’
1 John 4:10
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10 In this is love, (A)not that we have loved God (B)but that he loved us and sent his Son to be (C)the propitiation for our sins.
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Deuteronomy 33:12
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12 (A)Of Benjamin he said,
“The beloved of the Lord dwells in safety.
The High God[a] surrounds him all day long,
and dwells between his shoulders.”
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- Deuteronomy 33:12 Septuagint; Hebrew dwells in safety by him. He
2 Thessalonians 2:12
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12 in order that all may be condemned (A)who did not believe the truth but (B)had pleasure in unrighteousness.
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Ephesians 2:8
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8 For (A)by grace you have been saved (B)through faith. And this is (C)not your own doing; (D)it is the gift of God,
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Romans 1:7-8
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7 To all those in Rome who are loved by God and called to be saints:
(A)Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Longing to Go to Rome
8 First, (B)I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, (C)because your faith is proclaimed in all the world.
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Jeremiah 31:3
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3 the Lord appeared to him[a] from far away.
(A)I have loved you with an everlasting love;
therefore (B)I have continued (C)my faithfulness to you.
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- Jeremiah 31:3 Septuagint; Hebrew me
1 John 4:19
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19 (A)We love because he first loved us.
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James 1:18
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18 (A)Of his own will he (B)brought us forth by the word of truth, (C)that we should be a kind of (D)firstfruits of his creatures.
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2 Thessalonians 2:16
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16 Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God our Father, (A)who loved us and gave us eternal comfort and good (B)hope through grace,
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Colossians 1:5
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5 because of (A)the hope (B)laid up for you in heaven. Of this you have heard before in (C)the word of the truth, the gospel,
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Galatians 3:1
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By Faith, or by Works of the Law?
3 O foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? (A)It was before your eyes that Jesus Christ was publicly (B)portrayed as crucified.
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Acts 15:9
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9 and (A)he made no distinction between us and them, (B)having cleansed their hearts (C)by faith.
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