2 Thessalonians 2:13 - King James Version (Oxford) 1769But 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: See the chapterMore versionsAmplified Bible - Classic EditionBut we, brethren beloved by the Lord, ought and are obligated [as those who are in debt] to give thanks always to God for you, because God chose you from the beginning as His firstfruits (first converts) for salvation through the sanctifying work of the [Holy] Spirit and [your] belief in (adherence to, trust in, and reliance on) the Truth. See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)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: See the chapterCommon English BibleBut we always must thank God for you, brothers and sisters who are loved by God. This is because he chose you from the beginning to be the first crop of the harvest. This brought salvation, through your dedication to God by the Spirit and through your belief in the truth. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain VersionHe has also called you into truth through our Gospel, unto the acquisition of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 versionWhereunto also he hath called you by our gospel, unto the purchasing of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. See the chapter |