2 Thessalonians 2:13-3:5
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Stand Firm
13 But we ought to thank God always for you, brothers and sisters loved by the Lord, because from the beginning[a] God has chosen(A) you for salvation through sanctification(B) by the Spirit and through belief in the truth. 14 He called you to this through our gospel, so that you might obtain the glory(C) of our Lord Jesus Christ. 15 So then, brothers and sisters, stand firm(D) and hold to the traditions you were taught,(E) whether by what we said or what we wrote.
16 May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who has loved(F) us and given us eternal encouragement and good hope by grace, 17 encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good work and word.
Pray for Us
3 In addition, brothers and sisters, pray for us that the word of the Lord may spread rapidly and be honored, just as it was with you,(G) 2 and that we may be delivered(H) from wicked and evil people, for not all have faith.[b] 3 But the Lord is faithful; he will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one.(I) 4 We have confidence in the Lord about you, that you are doing and will continue to do what we command. 5 May the Lord direct your hearts to God’s love and Christ’s endurance.(J)
Proverbs 10:25
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1 Peter 5:6-11
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Conclusion
6 Humble(A) yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand(B) of God, so that he may exalt you at the proper time, 7 casting all your cares on him, because he cares about you.(C) 8 Be sober-minded,(D) be alert.(E) Your adversary the devil(F) is prowling around like a roaring lion, looking for anyone he can devour. 9 Resist him,(G) firm in the faith, knowing that the same kind of sufferings are being experienced by your fellow believers throughout the world.
10 The God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory(H) in Christ,[a] will himself restore, establish, strengthen, and support you after you have suffered a little while.[b] 11 To him be dominion[c] forever.[d] Amen.
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