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2 Thessalonians 2:13

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But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:

Read it in context Stand fast in received teaching
Start reading at 2 Thessalonians 2:13 (2 Thessalonians 2:13 to 2 Thessalonians 2:17). An editorial reading unit, not a claim that the surrounding context stops here. Book background below applies to the shared passage; individual verses may need more specific explanation.

Thanksgiving and exhortation direct the readers back to the gospel and received teaching rather than fear-driven speculation.

  1. 2:13 But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:
  2. 2:14 Whereunto he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
  3. 2:15 Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle.
  4. 2:16 Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace,
  5. 2:17 Comfort your hearts, and stablish you in every good word and work.

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Cited: 2 Thessalonians 2:13, 2 Thessalonians 2:17, 2 Thessalonians 1:7, 2 Thessalonians 2:1, 2 Thessalonians 2:2

Who wrote it, and how we know

Paul the apostle Named in Scripture
What Scripture saysPaul names himself and points to his signature as the mark of authenticity. 2 Thessalonians 1:12 Thessalonians 3:17
Early traditionUniform early tradition names Paul.
What is debatedSome critical scholars question authorship on stylistic grounds.

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2 Thessalonians 2

Paul, Silvanus, and Timotheus address the Thessalonian church again amid persecution and confusion about the day of Christ. The letter joins correction of that confusion with steadfastness, prayer, and responsible work.

2 Thessalonians 1:1 2 Thessalonians 1:4 2 Thessalonians 2:1 2 Thessalonians 2:2

Do not be quickly shaken
2 Thessalonians 2:1–12

FocusThe day and the man of sin

Connection to the wholePaul answers alarming claims with teaching about events connected to the day, including deception and judgment; he does not name modern individuals or set dates.
interpretation
Stand fast in received teaching
2 Thessalonians 2:13–17 You are here · 2:13

FocusSanctification, belief, and comfort

Connection to the wholeThanksgiving and exhortation direct the readers back to the gospel and received teaching rather than fear-driven speculation.
interpretation

Suggested literary divisions. Headings summarize the passage; they are not part of the biblical text.

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