2 Thessalonians 2:15 net — Therefore, brothers and sisters, stand firm and hold on to the traditions that we taught you, whether by speech or by l…

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"Therefore, brothers and sisters, stand firm and hold on to the traditions that we taught you, whether by speech or by letter."

— 2 Thessalonians 2:15, NET Bible

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2 Thessalonians 2 — Context

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And so all of them who have not believed the truth but have delighted in evil will be condemned.

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Call to Stand Firm But we ought to thank God always for you, brothers and sisters loved by the Lord, because God chose you from the beginning for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and faith in the truth.

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He called you to this salvation through our gospel, so that you may possess the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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Therefore, brothers and sisters, stand firm and hold on to the traditions that we taught you, whether by speech or by letter.

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Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by grace gave us eternal comfort and good hope,

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encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good thing you do or say.

2 Thessalonians 2:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Thessalonians 2:15 say?
2 Thessalonians 2:15 in the NET Bible reads: “Therefore, brothers and sisters, stand firm and hold on to the traditions that we taught you, whether by speech or by letter.”
Where is 2 Thessalonians 2:15 in the Bible?
2 Thessalonians 2:15 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Thessalonians, chapter 2, verse 15.
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 2:15.
What translation should I read 2 Thessalonians 2:15 in?
2 Thessalonians 2:15 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 2:15?
2 Thessalonians 2:15 reads (NET): “Therefore, brothers and sisters, stand firm and hold on to the traditions that we taught you, whether by speech or by letter.” 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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