2 Thessalonians 2:13-14
New American Standard Bible
Stand Firm
13 (A)But we should always give thanks to God for you, (B)brothers and sisters beloved by the Lord, because (C)God has chosen you [a]from the beginning (D)for salvation [b](E)through sanctification [c]by the Spirit and faith in the truth. 14 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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- 2 Thessalonians 2:13 One early ms first fruits
- 2 Thessalonians 2:13 Lit in
- 2 Thessalonians 2:13 Lit of
- 2 Thessalonians 2:14 Lit to the obtaining of
2 Thessalonians 2:13-14
Revised Standard Version
Chosen for Salvation
13 But we are bound to give thanks to God always for you, brethren beloved by the Lord, because God chose you from the beginning[a] to be saved, through sanctification by the Spirit[b] and belief in the truth. 14 To this he called you through our gospel, so that you may obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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- 2 Thessalonians 2:13 Other ancient authorities read as the first converts
- 2 Thessalonians 2:13 Or of spirit
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