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Exhortation to steadfastness

13 But we always owe God a debt of gratitude for you, my family beloved by the Lord, because God chose you as the first fruits of his work of salvation, through sanctification by the spirit and belief of the truth. 14 To this he called you through our gospel, so that you might obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus the Messiah.

15 So then, my dear family, stand firm, and hold on tight to the traditions which you were taught, whether through what we said or through our letter.

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