2 Thessalonians 2:15
2 Thessalonians 2:15 (KJV)
15 Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle.
2 Thessalonians 2:15 (Literal)
15 So then, brothers, stand firm. Hold fast [with a firm grip] to the delivered truth you were taught either by our speech or by our epistle.
2 Thessalonians 2:15 (Expanded)
15 Because of prior teaching and instruction both in person and by letter of what God has and will do, stay rooted and grounded continuously and hold fast continuously the delivered truth, which I brought, including all the teachings which I shared with you, either verbally or in writing.
CONTEXT- The obtaining of glory.
2 Thessalonians 2:14,15
14 To this end He called you, by our gospel, to the acquisition of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. 15 So then, brothers, stand firm. Hold fast [with a firm grip] to the delivered truth you were taught either by our speech or by our epistle.
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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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