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
2 Thessalonians 2:13-14
American Standard Version
13 But we are bound to give thanks to God always for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, for that God chose you [a]from the beginning unto salvation in sanctification of the Spirit and [b]belief of the truth: 14 whereunto he called you through our [c]gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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- 2 Thessalonians 2:13 Many ancient authorities read as firstfruits.
- 2 Thessalonians 2:13 Or, faith
- 2 Thessalonians 2:14 Greek good tidings. See 1:8.
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