2 Thessalonians 2:13-17
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
Chosen for Salvation
13 But we must always give thanks to God for you, brothers and sisters[a] beloved by the Lord, because God chose you as the first fruits[b] for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and through belief in the truth. 14 For this purpose he called you through our proclamation of the good news,[c] so that you may obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. 15 So then, brothers and sisters,[d] stand firm and hold fast to the traditions that you were taught by us, either by word of mouth or by our letter.
16 Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and through grace gave us eternal comfort and good hope, 17 comfort your hearts and strengthen them in every good work and word.
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- 2 Thessalonians 2:13 Gk brothers
- 2 Thessalonians 2:13 Other ancient authorities read from the beginning
- 2 Thessalonians 2:14 Or through our gospel
- 2 Thessalonians 2:15 Gk brothers
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