Stand Firm

^13 (A)But we should always give thanks to God for you, ^(B)brothers and sisters beloved by the Lord, because ^(C)God has chosen you ^[a]from the beginning ^(D)for salvation ^[b](E)through sanctification ^[c]by the Spirit and faith in the truth. ¹⁴ It was for this He ^(F)called you through ^(G)our gospel, ^[d]that you may obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. ¹⁵ So then, brothers and sisters, ^(H)stand firm and ^(I)hold on to the traditions which you were taught, whether ^(J)by word of mouth or ^(K)by letter ^[e]from us.

^16 (L)Now may our Lord Jesus Christ ^(M)Himself and God our Father, who has ^(N)loved us and given us eternal comfort and ^(O)good hope by grace, ^17 (P)comfort and ^(Q)strengthen your hearts in every good work and word.

³⁴ I am giving you a ^(A)new commandment, ^(B)that you love one another; ^(C)just as I have loved you, that you also love one another. ^35 (D)By this all people will know that you are My disciples: if you have love for one another.”

The Lord’s Supper Instituted

^26 (A)Now while they were eating, Jesus took some bread, and ^[a](B)after a blessing, He broke it and gave it to the disciples, and said, “Take, eat; this is My body.” ²⁷ And when He had taken a cup and given thanks, He gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you; ²⁸ for ^(C)this is My blood of the covenant, which is being poured out for ^(D)many for forgiveness of sins.

⁸ Above all, ^(A)keep fervent in your love for one another, because ^(B)love covers a multitude of sins.