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13 (A)But we should always give thanks to God for you, (B)brothers beloved by the Lord, because (C)God has chosen you [a]as the first fruits (D)for salvation (E)through sanctification [b]by the Spirit and faith in the truth. 14 [c]It was for this He (F)called you through (G)our gospel, [d]that you may obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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  1. 2 Thessalonians 2:13 Some mss from the beginning
  2. 2 Thessalonians 2:13 Lit of
  3. 2 Thessalonians 2:14 Some mss And
  4. 2 Thessalonians 2:14 Lit to the gaining of

Believers Should Stand Firm

13 As for us, we can’t help but thank God for you, dear brothers and sisters loved by the Lord. We are always thankful that God chose you to be among the first[a] to experience salvation—a salvation that came through the Spirit who makes you holy and through your belief in the truth. 14 He called you to salvation when we told you the Good News; now you can share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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