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2 Thessalonians 2:15

FaithFaithfulness and loyaltyGod's wordCourage and strength

13 But we should always thank God for you, brothers who are loved by the Lord, because God has chosen you from the beginning to be saved by the sanctification of the Spirit and by faith in the truth.

14 To this He called you through our gospel, so that you may share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Therefore, brothers, stand firm and cling to the traditions we taught you, whether by speech or by letter.

16 Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who by grace has loved us and given us eternal comfort and good hope,

17 encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good word and deed.

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BSB
Therefore, brothers, stand firm and cling to the traditions we taught you, whether by speech or by letter.
KJV
Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle.
WEB
So then, brothers, stand firm and hold the traditions which you were taught by us, whether by word or by letter.
ASV
So then, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye were taught, whether by word, or by epistle of ours.
DARBY
So then, brethren, stand firm, and hold fast the instructions which ye have been taught, whether by word or by our letter.
BLB
So then, brothers, stand firm and hold fast to the traditions that you⁺ were taught, whether by word or by letter from us.
ÅB
Derfor, brødre, stå støtt og hold fast ved de lærdommer som dere har lært enten ved vår tale eller ved brev fra oss!
OTB
Derfor, kjære brødre og søstre, stå fast og hold fast ved de lærdommer vi ga dere, enten ved ord eller ved brev.
B1930
Derfor, brødre, stå støtt og hold fast ved de lærdommer som I har lært enten ved vår tale eller ved brev fra oss!

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Cross references

  • 1 Corinthians 11:2

    Now I commend you for remembering me in everything and for maintaining the traditions, just as I passed them on to you.

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  • 2 Thessalonians 3:6

    Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from any brother who leads an undisciplined life that is not in keeping with the tradition you received from us.

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  • 2 Thessalonians 2:2

    not to be easily disconcerted or alarmed by any spirit or message or letter seeming to be from us, alleging that the Day of the Lord has already come.

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  • 1 Corinthians 16:13

    Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong.

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  • Philippians 4:1

    Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you must stand firm in the Lord, my beloved.

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  • Romans 16:17

    Now I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who create divisions and obstacles that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Turn away from them.

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  • 1 Corinthians 15:58

    Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.

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  • 2 Thessalonians 3:14

    Take note of anyone who does not obey the instructions we have given in this letter. Do not associate with him, so that he may be ashamed.

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