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15 So then, brethren, stand firm and hold fast to the traditions and instructions which you were taught by us, whether by our word of mouth or by letter.

16 Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, Who loved us and gave us everlasting consolation and encouragement and well-founded hope through [His] grace (unmerited favor),

17 Comfort and encourage your hearts and strengthen them [make them steadfast and keep them unswerving] in every good work and word.

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

16 May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father,(C) who loved us(D) and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, 17 encourage(E) your hearts and strengthen(F) you in every good deed and word.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Thessalonians 2:15 Or traditions