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14 It was to this end that He called you through our gospel [the good news of Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection], so that you may obtain and share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. 15 So then, [a]brothers and sisters, stand firm and hold [tightly] to the traditions which you were taught, whether by word of mouth or by letter from us.

16 Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who has loved us and given us everlasting comfort and encouragement and the good [well-founded] hope [of salvation] by His grace,

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  1. 2 Thessalonians 2:15 Lit brethren.

14 He called you(A) to this through our gospel,(B) that you might share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

15 So then, brothers and sisters, stand firm(C) and hold fast to the teachings[a] we passed on to you,(D) whether by word of mouth or by letter.

16 May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father,(E) who loved us(F) and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope,

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  1. 2 Thessalonians 2:15 Or traditions