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.

Stand Firm

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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Footnotes

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

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