2 Thessalonians 2:13 nasb — But we should always give thanks to God for you, brethren beloved by the Lord, because God has chosen you from the begi…

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"But we should always give thanks to God for you, brethren beloved by the Lord, because God has chosen you from the beginning for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and faith in the truth."

— 2 Thessalonians 2:13, NASB

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2 Thessalonians 2 — Context

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and with all the deception of wickedness for those who perish, because they did not receive the love of the truth so as to be saved.

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For this reason God will send upon them a deluding influence so that they will believe what is false,

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in order that they all may be judged who did not believe the truth, but took pleasure in wickedness.

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But we should always give thanks to God for you, brethren beloved by the Lord, because God has chosen you from the beginning for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and faith in the truth.

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It was for this He called you through our gospel, that you may gain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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So then, brethren, stand firm and hold to the traditions which you were taught, whether by word of mouth or by letter from us.

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

2 Thessalonians 2:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Thessalonians 2:13 say?
2 Thessalonians 2:13 in the NASB reads: “But we should always give thanks to God for you, brethren beloved by the Lord, because God has chosen you from the beginning for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and faith in the truth.”
Where is 2 Thessalonians 2:13 in the Bible?
2 Thessalonians 2:13 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Thessalonians, chapter 2, verse 13.
Who wrote 2 Thessalonians?
2 Thessalonians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 51–52.
What is the book of 2 Thessalonians about?
Written shortly after 1 Thessalonians, this short letter corrects a panicked rumor that "the day of the Lord is already here," urges steady work and patience under persecution, and calls believers to a settled hope that holds up under trial.
What are the major themes of 2 Thessalonians?
2 Thessalonians explores themes including Christ's Return, Endurance, Work, Steadfastness, Comfort. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Thessalonians 2:13.
What translation should I read 2 Thessalonians 2:13 in?
2 Thessalonians 2:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Thessalonians 2:13?
2 Thessalonians 2:13 reads (NASB): “But we should always give thanks to God for you, brethren beloved by the Lord, because God has chosen you from the beginning for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and faith in the truth.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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