2 Thessalonians 2:13 web — But we are bound to always give thanks to God for you, brothers loved by the Lord, because God chose you from the begin…

World English Bible

"But we are bound to always give thanks to God for you, brothers loved by the Lord, because God chose you from the beginning for salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief in the truth;"

— 2 Thessalonians 2:13, World English Bible

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2 Thessalonians 2 — Context

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and with all deception of wickedness for those who are being lost, because they didn't receive the love of the truth, that they might be saved.

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Because of this, God sends them a working of error, that they should believe a lie;

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that they all might be judged who didn't believe the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.

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But we are bound to always give thanks to God for you, brothers loved by the Lord, because God chose you from the beginning for salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief in the truth;

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to which he called you through our Good News, for the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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So then, brothers, stand firm, and hold the traditions which you were taught by us, whether by word, or by letter.

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Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God our Father, who loved us and gave us eternal comfort and good hope through 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 World English Bible reads: “But we are bound to always give thanks to God for you, brothers loved by the Lord, because God chose you from the beginning for salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief 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 (WEB): “But we are bound to always give thanks to God for you, brothers loved by the Lord, because God chose you from the beginning for salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief 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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