2 Thessalonians 2:13
2 Thessalonians 2:13 (KJV)
13 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:
2 Thessalonians 2:13 (Literal)
13 But we are obligated to thank God continually for you at all times, brothers, beloved of the Lord, because from the beginning God chose you for salvation by means of sanctification [being set apart] by the spirit and by means of your believing the truth.
CONTEXT- Thanksgiving. // Reason. Their Salvation.
2 Thessalonians 2:13
13 But we are obligated to thank God continually for you at all times, brothers, beloved of the Lord, because from the beginning God chose you for salvation by means of sanctification [being set apart] by the spirit and by means of your believing the truth.
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The Structure of 2 Thessalonians (from E.W Bullinger's Companion Bible)
A) Epistolary. Introduction. Grace and Peace. 1:1,2
B) A | D | Thanksgiving. 1:3a
E | Reason. Their faith and love and patience. 1:3b-5
F | The obtaining of rest and glory. 1:6-10
B | G | Prayer for them. 1:11
H | That the name of the Lord may be glorified. 1:12a
J | And they glorified in Him. 1:12b
C | Admonition. 2:1-12
B) A | D | Thanksgiving. 2:13a
E | Reason. Their salvation. 2:13b
F | The obtaining of glory. 2:14, 15
B | G | Prayer for Paul. 2:16-3:1a
H | That the word may be glorified. 3:1b-3:4
J | And their hearts may be directed into God's love. 3:5
C | Admonition. 3:6-15
A) Epistolary. Conclusion. Peace and Grace. 3:16-18
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