Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:
Holman Bible
But we must always thank God for you, brothers loved by the Lord, because from the beginning
International Standard Version
At all times we are obligated to thank God for you, brothers who are loved by the Lord, because God chose you to be the first fruits for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and through faith in the truth.
A Conservative Version
But we are indebted to express thanks to God always about you, brothers, beloved by Lord, because God chose you from the beginning for salvation, in sanctification of spirit and belief of truth,
American Standard Version
But we are bound to give thanks to God always for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, for that God chose you from the beginning unto salvation in sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:
Amplified
But we should and are [morally] obligated [as debtors] always to give thanks to God for you, believers beloved by the Lord, because God has chosen you from the beginning for salvation through the
An Understandable Version
But we ought to thank God for you always, brothers [who are] dearly loved by the Lord, because God has chosen you from the beginning [Note: Some manuscripts use the Greek word for "firstfruits" instead of "beginning" here, but it is difficult to know in what sense the Thessalonian Christians were "first"], in order to be saved through being set apart by the Holy Spirit and through belief of the truth [of the Gospel].
Anderson New Testament
But we are bound to give thanks to God always for you, brethren, beloved of the Lord, because God did, from the beginning, choose you to salvation, by sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth,
Bible in Basic English
But it is right for us to give praise to God at all times for you, brothers, loved by the Lord, because it was the purpose of God from the first that you might have salvation, being made holy by the Spirit and by faith in what is true:
Common New Testament
But we are bound to give thanks to God always for you, brethren beloved by the Lord, because God chose you from the beginning to be saved, through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth.
Daniel Mace New Testament
As for you, my brethren, the favourites of the Lord, we are oblig'd to render perpetual thanks to God, for having chosen you from the beginning, in purifying you by his spirit, upon your believing the gospel.
Darby Translation
But we ought to give thanks to God always for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, that God has chosen you from the beginning to salvation in sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:
Godbey New Testament
But we ought to give thanks to God always for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God chose you from the beginning unto salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth;
Goodspeed New Testament
We always have to thank God for you, brothers whom the Lord so loves, because God chose you from the beginning to be saved through consecration by the Spirit and through faith in the truth,
John Wesley New Testament
But we are bound to give thanks to God always for you, brethren, beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to Salvation, thro' sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth.
Julia Smith Translation
And we ought to return thanks to God always for you, brethren dearly beloved by the Lord, that God chose you from the beginning to salvation in consecration of the Spirit and belief of the truth:
King James 2000
But we are bound to give thanks always to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God has from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:
Lexham Expanded Bible
But we ought to give thanks to God always concerning you, brothers [dearly] loved by the Lord, because God has chosen you [as] first fruits for salvation by the sanctification of the Spirit and faith in the truth,
Modern King James verseion
But we are bound to give thanks always to God for you, brothers beloved of the Lord, because God has from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth,
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
But we are bound to give thanks always to God for you, brethren, beloved of the Lord, for because that God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation, through sanctifying of the spirit; And through believing the truth:
Moffatt New Testament
Now we are bound always to thank God for you, brothers beloved by the Lord, because God has chosen you as the first to be reaped for salvation, by the consecration of your spirit and by faith in the Truth;
Montgomery New Testament
But for you, brothers, whom the Lord loves, I ought to give thanks to God continually, because God has chosen you from the beginning for salvation in consecration of the Spirit and belief of the truth.
NET Bible
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.
New Heart English Bible
But we are bound to always give thanks to God for you, brothers loved by the Lord, because God chose you as first fruits for salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief in the truth;
Noyes New Testament
But we are bound to give thanks always to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, that God chose you from the beginning to salvation in sanctification of the Spirit, and belief of the truth;
Sawyer New Testament
But we ought to thank God always for you, brothers beloved by the Lord, because God from the beginning chose you to salvation by purification of spirit, and belief of the truth,
The Emphasized Bible
But, we, are bound to give thanks unto God continually concerning you, brethren beloved by the Lord, for that God chose you, from the beginning, unto salvation, in sanctification of spirit and belief of truth, -
Thomas Haweis New Testament
But we are bound to give thanks always to God for you, brethren, beloved of the Lord, because God hath elected you from the beginning unto salvation, by sanctification of the Spirit, and faith in the truth:
Twentieth Century New Testament
But, Brothers, whom the Lord loves, it is our duty always to thank God about you, for, from the first, God chose you for Salvation through the purifying influence of the Spirit, and your belief in the Truth.
Webster
But we are bound to give thanks always to God for you, brethren, beloved by the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation, through sanctification of the Spirit, and belief of the truth:
Weymouth New Testament
And from us thanks are always due to God on your behalf--brethren whom the Lord loves--because God from the beginning has chosen you for salvation through the Spirit's sanctifying influence and your belief in the truth.
Williams New Testament
We ought always to be thanking God for you, brothers dearly loved by the Lord, because God chose you from the beginning for salvation through the Spirit's consecration of you and through your faith in the truth,
World English Bible
But we are bound to always give thanks to God for you, brothers loved by the Lord, because God chose you from the beginning for salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief in the truth;
Worrell New Testament
But we ought to give thanks to God always for you, brethren, beloved by the Lord; because God, from the beginning, chose you to salvation, in sanctification of the Spirit and belief of truth;
Worsley New Testament
But we ought always to give thanks to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord; because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation, through sanctification of the Spirit, and belief of the truth:
Youngs Literal Translation
And we -- we ought to give thanks to God always for you, brethren, beloved by the Lord, that God did choose you from the beginning to salvation, in sanctification of the Spirit, and belief of the truth,
Themes
Call » To special religious duty » All who are called of God
Election » Of saints, is » Through faith
Election » Of saints, is » To salvation
Salvation » Saints » Chosen to
Sanctification » Saints elected to salvation through
Topics
Interlinear
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Opheilo
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ὑμᾶς
Humas
Usage: 314
Soteria
References
Word Count of 37 Translations in 2 Thessalonians 2:13
Images 2 Thessalonians 2:13
Prayers for 2 Thessalonians 2:13
Verse Info
Context Readings
Stand Firm And Hold Fast
12
Then everyone who did not believe the truth, but was delighted with wickedness, will be condemned.
13
Phrases
Cross References
1 Thessalonians 1:4
We know your calling brothers, beloved of God.
2 Timothy 1:9
God has saved us and called us with a holy calling. This is not according to our works, but according to his purpose and grace that was granted us in Christ Jesus, from all eternity.
2 Thessalonians 1:3
Our friends, we should thank God at all times for you. It is right for us to do so, because your faith is growing so much and the love each of you has for the other abounds toward each other.
Acts 13:48
And when the people of the nations heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of God. As many as were receptive to eternal life believed.
Ephesians 1:4-5
He chose us through him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blemish before him in love.
1 Thessalonians 5:9
For God has not appointed us to experience his wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ.
Deuteronomy 33:12
May the beloved of Jehovah dwell in security by him who shields him all the day. He dwells between his shoulders.
Romans 9:11
When they had not yet been born nor performed anything good or vile, so the purpose of God regarding the choosing would continue without dependence on works but on the One who calls.
1 Peter 1:2-5
You who are chosen and foreknown by God the Father. You have been sanctified by the Spirit to obey Jesus Christ and be sprinkled with his blood. Grace and peace be greatly increased to you.
2 Samuel 12:25
He sent a message through the prophet Nathan to name the baby Jedidiah (Jehovah's Beloved).
Proverbs 8:23
I was made from long ago, before the earth began.
Isaiah 46:10
I make known the end from the beginning, from ancient times, what is still to come. I say: 'My purpose will stand, and I will do all that I please.'
Jeremiah 31:3
Jehovah appeared to him from afar, saying: I have loved you with an everlasting love. Therefore I have drawn you with loving-kindness.
Ezekiel 16:8
Then I passed by you and saw that you were at the time for love. So I spread my skirt over you and covered your nakedness. I also swore to you and entered into a covenant with you so that you became mine, declares the Lord Jehovah.
Daniel 9:23
At the beginning of your supplications the commandment went forth. I came to report to you for you are greatly loved. Consider the matter, and understand the vision.
Daniel 10:11
He said to me: O Daniel, you are greatly loved, understand the words that I speak to you. Stand upright for I have been sent to you. When he spoke these words I stood trembling.
Daniel 10:19
He said, O man greatly beloved, do not fear, peace be to you, be strong, yes, be strong. And when he spoke to me, I was strengthened, and said, Let my lord speak for you have strengthened me.
Luke 1:75
May we serve in holiness and righteousness before him all our days.
John 1:1
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was like God (God-like).
John 8:44-46
You are from your father [Satan] the Devil (slanderer) (false accuser)! You want to do the desires of your father. He was a murderer from the beginning. He does not stand for the truth. There is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks his own lies. He is a liar and the father of the lie!
John 14:6
Jesus proclaimed: I am the way, the truth, and the life! No one comes to the Father except through me.
Acts 15:9
He made no distinction between them and us and purified their hearts by faith.
Romans 1:7-8
To all who are in Rome, beloved of God and called to be holy ones: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Romans 6:17
But thanks to God, that you were the servants of sin yet you became obedient from the heart to the teachings delivered to you.
Romans 8:33
Who will bring any charge against the ones God has chosen? It is God who justifies (makes righteous).
Galatians 3:1
O foolish Galatians, who fascinated (cast a spell over) (beguiled) (influenced) you? It was before your eyes that Jesus Christ was openly presented impaled.
Ephesians 2:8
By grace (Greek: charis, divine favor, loving-kindness) you have been saved through faith. It is not from you. It is the gift from God!
Colossians 1:5
This is because of the hope reserved for you in heaven. You heard about this hope from the word of truth, the good news.
Colossians 3:12
As God's chosen, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness (humility), meekness (mildness), and long-suffering (patience).
2 Thessalonians 2:10
He will use every kind of wicked deceit on those who will perish. They will perish because they did not welcome and love the truth so as to be saved.
2 Thessalonians 2:12
Then everyone who did not believe the truth, but was delighted with wickedness, will be condemned.
2 Thessalonians 2:16
Now may our Lord Jesus Christ and God our Father, who has loved us and given us everlasting comfort and good hope by grace,
2 Timothy 2:15
Be diligent to be presented approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth.
2 Timothy 3:15
From childhood you have known the sacred writings that are able to make you wise to salvation through faith that is in Christ Jesus.
Hebrews 1:10
And, You, Lord, in the beginning have laid the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are the works of your hands. (Psalm 102:25)
James 1:18
Using his own will, he gave us birth through the word of truth. This way we would be a kind of first fruits of his creatures.
1 John 4:10
In this is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation (atonement) (sacrificial payment) for our sins.
1 John 4:19
We love, because he first loved us.
Genesis 1:1
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.