2 Thessalonians 2:13–3:5
13 But we ought always to thank God for you,d brothers and sisters loved by the Lord, because God chose you as firstfruitsb e to be savedf through the sanctifying work of the Spiritg and through belief in the truth. 14 He called youh to this through our gospel,i that you might share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
15 So then, brothers and sisters, stand firmj and hold fast to the teachingsc we passed on to you,k whether by word of mouth or by letter.
16 May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father,l who loved usm and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, 17 encouragen your hearts and strengtheno you in every good deed and word.
3 As for other matters, brothers and sisters,p pray for usq that the message of the Lordr may spread rapidly and be honored, just as it was with you.s 2 And pray that we may be delivered from wicked and evil people,t for not everyone has faith. 3 But the Lord is faithful,u and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.v 4 We have confidencew in the Lord that you are doing and will continue to do the things we command. 5 May the Lord direct your heartsx into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance.