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2 Thessalonians 2:15-17
New Catholic Bible
2 Thessalonians 2:15-17
New Catholic Bible
15 Therefore, stand firm, brethren, and hold fast to the traditions[a] that you have been taught, whether by word of mouth or by a letter of ours. 16 And may our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and through his grace gave us unending encouragement and a sure hope,[b] 17 comfort your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word.
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- 2 Thessalonians 2:15 Traditions: i.e., the teachings contained in tradition; they are both oral and written (see 2 Thes 2:5; 3:6; 1 Cor 11:2), just as was the case with rabbinic law (see note on Mt 15:2ff).
- 2 Thessalonians 2:16 Jesus is here named before the Father; despite the double subject, the verbs in the Greek text are in the singular number. Could the unity of Father and Son be better expressed?
2 Thessalonians 2:15-17
New International Version
2 Thessalonians 2:15-17
New International Version
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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- 2 Thessalonians 2:15 Or traditions
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