Stand firm and hold onto the truth13We ought always to thank God for you, brothers loved by the Lord, because God chose you from the beginning to be saved, by the work of the Spirit who makes you holy and through faith in the truth.14To this salvation He called you through our gospel, so that you might share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.15So then, brothers, stand firm and hold onto what we taught you, either by word of mouth or by letter.16-17May the Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who loved us and gave us through His grace eternal strength and good hope, now strengthen your hearts and establish you in every good deed and word.Warning against idleness2 Thessalonians 31Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the Lord's Word may spread rapidly and be honoured by others, as it has been with you,2so that we may be delivered from perverse and evil men. For not all are people of faith.3However, the Lord is faithful and He will strengthen you and keep you from evil.4The Lord causes us to feel confident about you, because you obey and continue to do what we tell you.5May the Lord direct your hearts into God's love and Christ's patience.
Scripture quoted by permission. The passage above is taken from THE TRUTH VERSION. Copyright © 2009 by Colin Urquhart. All rights reserved worldwide. (The Truth New Testament)