2Th 2:13-15 | ESV | STEP | But we ought always to give thanks to God for you , brothers beloved by the Lord , because God chose you as the firstfruits to be saved , through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth .

h[See ver. 13 above]

2 Thessalonians 2:13-15

Stand Firm

13 But ^awe ought always to give thanks to God for you, ^bbrothers beloved by the Lord, because God chose you ^cas the firstfruits ^{▼▼Some manuscripts chose you from the beginning} ^eto be saved, ^fthrough sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth. 14 To this he called you through ^gour gospel, ^hso that you may obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. 15 So then, brothers, ⁱstand firm and hold to ^jthe traditions that you were taught by us, either ^kby our spoken word or by ^lour letter.